Robin Hood

Robin Hood has multiple issues to deal with in order for his movement to remain a growing concern. The most immediate problem is that the band is heavy in headcount and has very limited resources to sustain the current band’s size. Travelers are beginning to circumvent the normal pathways and taking alternate routes through the forest to avoid seizure of their goods, causing a decline in the band’s revenue intake. These, along with other changes in the external environment are making the band’s business model obsolete. These changes must be addressed along with the structuring and training of the ever-growing band of Merrymen. In short, Robin needs to select a new strategy and rally the Merrymen behind the cause, training new members and practicing change management to get the older members on board. Robin Hood also should reconsider a fixed transit tax as this would likely result in being a hard sell with his men thus creating less engagement and more apprehension.
Robin Hood and his Merrymen are in need of a new strategy in response to what’s currently transpiring within his organization. For instance, travelers are beginning to circumvent the forest, despite added cost and inconvenience, to protect their cargo. Also, historically speaking, Robin’s plan to force the Sheriff out of Nottingham by causing unrest has had wavering results. In addition, the Sheriff is using powerful connections to apply added pressure to Robin and his Merrymen. To further complicate matters, some of the barons that appointed Prince John to the throne are now campaigning to clandestinely raise the ransom to free King Richard. These barons have offered Robin Hood the chance to help in this mission in exchange for future amnesty. While the return of King Richard and the ousting of King John is what Robin wants, the risks involved in such a deal are very high. The unofficial mission of Robin Hood and the band is “rob from the rich and give to the poor”. However, the true goal of the