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GILDAN Case Study : Using CoachingOurselves Globally

Coaching Ourselves

Gildan is one of the world’s largest vertically-integrated manufacturers of basic apparel with over 50 000 employees worldwide. Gildan uses CoachingOurselves, the approach created by Henry Mintzberg and Phil LeNir, as part of their leadership development program for managers with over 113 participants, in more than 8 countries. _.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business Review

In contrast, 70% of respondents think their boards have effective processes for staying current on the company; 69% for compliance; 66% for financial planning; and 55% for risk management — although we should note that managing risks is a crucial consideration when pursuing innovation. How Boards Can Foster Innovation.

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Joining Boards: It's Not Just Who You Know That Matters

Harvard Business Review

Both paths are problematic — neither is particularly transparent or relies on objective measures and given that many boards are stubborn bastions of white masculinity, pursuing the "right" network can be fraught, especially for women and other diverse candidates. We also looked at results by industry and region.

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Can Index Funds Be a Force for Sustainable Capitalism?

Harvard Business Review

Just look at Uber to understand the importance of diversity and product safety or at car manufacturers scrambling to develop a competitive advantage in electric cars as countries seek to decarbonize their economics and fight pollution. First, large index asset managers, such as Blackrock, State Street, and Vanguard.

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Should Your CIO Be Chief Digital Officer?

Harvard Business Review

Whatever approach you choose, you need to create appropriate levels of digital technology synergy, brand integration, investment coordination, skill development, vendor management, and innovation over the long term. Diverse companies are responding to the digital leadership challenge in different and dynamic ways.

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An Agenda for the Future of Global Business

Harvard Business Review

We already see companies localizing time-sensitive and highly customizable forms of production to move closer to customer demand, particularly in the fast apparel (Adidas, Zara) and automotive (Tesla) industries, thus turning global supply chains into two-way streets. Essential background. “People Are Angry About Globalization.

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Putting Customers at the Heart of Your Brand to Create Passionate Fans: What Microsoft Learned About Customer Engagement in the Sports Industry - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM Microsoft

Harvard Business Review

Empathy is the foundation of inclusive design in that when we understand human motivations on a universal scale, we design for a broader, more diverse audience. In 2015, Real Madrid had a lofty goal in mind: to thrill its supporters by allowing them to participate in unbelievable experiences. In sports, every second matters.

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