From In The Business of Technology
Just came across a great piece of research on the topic of “How Great Companies Groom Talent”. This is a Fortune Magazine article which states that, ” IBM (No. 1) sends leadership SWAT teams around the world. Hindustan Unilever (No. 6) ships young executives out to live in Indian villages so that they can understand the needs of impoverished rural consumers. At farming equipment manufacturer Deere (No. 14), rising managers receive coaching from distinguished board members like Gen. Richard B. Myers, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who coordinated the U.S. military response to the 9/11 attacks. And at consulting giant McKinsey (No. 17), junior consultants are showered with attention from senior partners, whose performance evaluations depend in part on their mentoring skills.”
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| IBM is recognised as a top talent manager |
Another related article ranks such 25 top companies
- 1) IBM,
- 2) General Mills,
- 3) Procter & Gamble,
- 4) Aditya Birla,
- 5) Colgate-Palmolive,
- 6) Hindustan Unilever,
- 7) ICICI Bank,
- 8) McDonalds,
- 9) Whirlpool,
- 10) Pepsico
At this moment in time there are a number of companies either going through transition or planning transformation, these thoughts are very useful. It is your people and teams who make you successful. A great product or Service is essential but people behind it makes is work for the business. Wish and hope organisations get this priority right in the transition process.
