About the authors
This LiveCase was authored by Roy Weissman, who is an Assistant Professor of the Practice Management, Entrepreneurship, Consulting and Operations at St. John’s University, and the Managing Director of Octopus Strategy Consulting.
Content
E1: The Impasse 🚧
A strike is underway at Foundry Telegraph and Wireless (FT&W), and negotiations with the ICWF union have reached an impasse. As both sides dig in, you’ll need to understand the history, key players, and competing pressures shaping the conflict before any progress can be made.
© 2026 Roy Weissman and Manhattan Capital Group Inc.
E2: Leaks and Revelations 🧐
A new competitor changes the stakes overnight. As uncertainty grows, you must separate the signal from the noise while navigating rising tension around AI and the future of the workforce.
© 2026 Roy Weissman and Manhattan Capital Group Inc.
E3: Discovery and Negotiations 👥💬
It’s time to meet the other side and put your strategy into action. Can you navigate the discussions and reach a deal without compromising your core interests?
© 2026 Roy Weissman and Manhattan Capital Group Inc.
E4: Leaks and Revelations 🧐 — Role Switch: Company ⇄ Union
A new competitor changes the stakes overnight. As uncertainty grows, you must separate the signal from the noise while navigating rising tension around AI and the future of the workforce.
© 2026 Roy Weissman and Manhattan Capital Group Inc.
E5: Discovery and Negotiations 👥💬 — Role Switch: Company ⇄ Union
It’s time to meet the other side and put your strategy into action. Can you navigate the discussions and reach a deal without compromising your core interests?
© 2026 Roy Weissman and Manhattan Capital Group Inc.
