Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

In Japan it's called the "Ghosn Shock"—the stunning arrest of Carlos Ghosn, the jet-setting CEO who saved Nissan and made it part of a global automotive empire. Now it’s time to focus on positive social interactions and relationships in the workplace.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 4, 2024

This surge in Bologna’s economic development can be attributed to the successful integration of well-established industries, particularly in the automotive and machinery sectors, with fresh knowledge emanating from local universities and the active engagement of local firms in global supply chains.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 18, 2023

In a positive development, the report suggests that the sectors most likely to contribute to emissions are also those that most prioritize climate and sustainability innovation. Whether this squares with longstanding accusations about greenwashing aimed at both automotive and oil and gas sectors is another matter, however.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2021

As a result, County leadership can develop and mentor new mechanics through trainee and apprentice roles and has created new entry-level positions requiring limited experience for those who desire to join the trade. “When I came to the County, I let my Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE) lapse.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 1, 2014

A few years ago, Ed Whitacre took over as CEO at General Motors even though he had limited experience in the automotive industry. If a leader assumes their formal authority and position are sufficient to lead, they will quickly run into resistance. For example, IBM hired Lou Gerstner as CEO in 1990s rather than promoting from within.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Whether it’s opening his home to a person in need or fixing my latest automotive disaster, Jim’s right there to help. Being in this position calls for you to help another person. Two friends come to mind when I think about people who are extraordinary helpers. First is my coworker Jim. Then there’s Bob.

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HR Digest

MARCH 20, 2022

So, your answer should focus on your skills and experience and how they relate to the position you’re interviewing for. . A good way to start is by telling them about an accomplishment that relates to the position you’re applying for — this demonstrates your ability to meet the needs of the business. What should you say? .

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

The first three styles generally generate positive emotions, while the fourth is more typically associated with negative emotions and therefore has the most limited application with regard to enabling cognitive flexibility: Sense of Fun involves a leader projecting an energetic, positive, playful vibe, and having a generally humorous outlook.

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Chart Your Course

AUGUST 20, 2016

In the 1940s and 50s, women represented a small portion of higher management positions, and this trend continued forward until the mid-1960s. Hilton Worldwide, listed as one of Fortune’s top-100 companies, is doing just that by maintaining a 50-50 split in employee and management positions, as well as fostering a women’s mentorship program.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The data shows that, as in other countries, robots first made an appearance in sectors such as electronics and automotive, with this growth underpinning tremendous growth in both sectors. The researchers collected data from the China Employer-Employee Survey to gauge how many firms are using robots.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On a large scale such as an organization, it becomes that much harder to ensure employee relations are positive and everyone feels valued. The UAW is also set to repeat history against Detroit’s Big Three automotive companies if their demands are not met. 11,500 writers and 160,000 Hollywood actors are currently on strike as a result.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

I don’t like Ralph Nader and I didn’t like the book, but there was definitely a role for government in automotive safety.” Lutz, who was a top executive at BMW, Ford Motor, Chrysler and General Motors, said in a telephone interview. “I Do we hire for character, or just for skills and experience and hope character comes along for the ride?

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 15, 2014

After holding several management positions with GM, in 1981 he accepted a position with the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) as manager of a sizeable commercial lending portfolio. With his friend Bill Sterett, he purchased an underperforming automotive dealership in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1992.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 3, 2020

Cars come with lots of positives, yet you’ve got to plan carefully for them to help the firm be successful. The changes in the automotive industry are massive. And that’s one thing you didn’t know about vehicles and how they drive businesses. In this post, you’ll find four more impacts that cars can have on your organization.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Note: Understanding that the point of shaping and visionary strategies is to "change the game" rather than to optimize your position in the market may be all that's needed to avoid starting with the wrong approach.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2014

After holding several management positions with GM, in 1981 he accepted a position with the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) as manager of a sizeable commercial lending portfolio. With his friend Bill Sterett, he purchased an underperforming automotive dealership in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1992.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Companies in the technology space, businesses and organizations are now on the look-out for individuals that possess certain skills to fill their niche positions, not necessarily candidates with a college degree. Meanwhile, most companies design their own educational paths to help prepare their workers for internal job positions.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 29, 2013

After holding several management positions with GM, in 1981 he accepted a position with the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) as manager of a sizeable commercial lending portfolio. With his friend Bill Sterett, he purchased an underperforming automotive dealership in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1992.

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

Our Kapable team has driven positive change to make our internal policies and workplace more inclusive. The team not only demonstrated inclusion in practice, it generated tremendous sales and positive external feedback – further demonstrating diversity & inclusion is both the right and smart thing to do for our business.

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The Empowered Buisness

JULY 6, 2015

Some of them are quite positive. The following example comes from coaching a Mazda/ VW automotive dealership sales team. Mom likes good things, benefits. Dad sees a world of problems and pain. If you’re a sales pro, this is something you’ll want to recognize in your buyers. They move toward your offerings. Its origins?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sectors like construction, real estate, automotive manufacturing, financial services, and health care have been thought of as distinct categories, each operating in its own spheres. McKinsey partners Venkat Atluri and Miklós Dietz illuminate that change in The Ecosystem Economy. The borders between sectors are dissolving.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

Since taking up the CEO seat at Rio Tinto Sam has steered the business through a torrid industry downturn and firmly positioned them for new growth. Sam Walsh: I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University and started my career in the Automotive Industry at General Motors in Australia in 1972.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 2, 2013

I’m afraid that we lose the value of diligence as a positive force early in life. ” is a positive, productive question that we should ask ourselves each day. Similarly, the Japanese philosophy of perpetual quality improvement is a restless, but positive diligence. Too often, schools turn diligence into drudgery.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 2, 2019

How do we make Kohler a net positive company? I would rediscover this when I joined the leadership team of The Grappone Automotive Group in 2012. Laura explained: We activate our associates to develop and adapt their knowledge. How we can create products that are sustainable? How can we lower the footprint on water usage?

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 10, 2015

You shouldn’t be afraid to diversify if you are in a position to do so, especially because nothing ever stays exactly the same. If you want it, whatever it is, chances are you’ll find it in the “Everything Store.” His advice to other companies? Whenever Virgin has money I always renew my search for new opportunities.”

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 1, 2020

Healthcare is not renowned for its high pay and may struggle to attract talent in these areas in sufficient volume and quality when they’re fighting against organizations in finance, technology, and automotive sectors, who traditionally offer much higher packages to workers.

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Deming Institute

AUGUST 28, 2017

Midway through graduate school, while employed through the summer months in an engineering position, I joined fellow interns in an after-hours outing at a local pub. Post by Bill Bellows. With our internships coming to an end, we invited our department manager to join us. co-workers).

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

One of our key objectives this year is to spearhead initiatives that empower women in the automotive industry. In addition, we implement talent profiles for all key leadership positions and individualized development plans, and we conduct bi-annual talent review processes.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

You too can leverage economic adversity to strengthen and revitalize your business so that you’ll be well positioned when financial prosperity once again returns, which I’m confident it will.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

I''m afraid that we lose the value of diligence as a positive force early in life. is a positive, productive question that we should ask ourselves each day. Indeed, a diligent commitment to improving their already powerful position is what makes the Japanese a formidable competitor in the electronic and automotive industries.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 16, 2017

Tesla, Elon Musk’s automotive start-up, is having a very good year. But is its automotive business a disruptor, poised to transform the entire transportation sector? In the meantime, of course, there’s no guarantee that Tesla will be the winner in any automotive technology arms race.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2018

Where my head should be positioned. ” In the automotive industry, we see the same thing: the best quality is associated with the greatest speed. This is why parts and processes developed for race cars are later used in leisure vehicles: “ the automotive industry has always relied upon motorsports-borne technology [i.e.,

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Formerly a leader in the automotive, retail, restaurant, media innovation and consulting industries. Helps leaders understand their Personal Identity to facilitate positive change in leadership behavior. Executive position with CityNet. Former CEO of KKR Capstone for Asia Pacific. Former President, Dow Chemical USA.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 1, 2014

Traditional automakers define themselves by their role within the automotive industry. Their position within the industry defines their business strategy. Is Tesla even an automotive company? They are adept at selling cars through dealership networks, and know how to drive down costs with suppliers.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

But psychologists have found that positive emotions and negative emotions instead fit into two separate buckets and can move up and down independently. His achievements in building profitable and ethical companies have been featured in a variety of national media including USA Today, Automotive News, Entrepreneur Magazine , and Globe.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

While some affected industries are fighting the changes , the automotive industry actually appears to be encouraging the disruption. By participating in their own disruption , forward-thinking players are positioning themselves to thrive in an evolving environment. OEMs realize that they can't force a consumer to buy a car.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

trillion, or 2%, to global GDP and increase employment by 72 million full-time-equivalent positions by 2025. McKinsey Global Institute’s Connecting Talent With Opportunity in the Digital Age study forecasts that the growing use of online contingent talent platforms could add $2.7 Our own research reinforces these findings.

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