Explore the challenge of managing large-scale organizational changes Simmons, an old and established company that manufactures and distributes mattresses. The new CEO, Charlie Eitel, hired to turn around the performance of the organization, believes that to implement? Implement a training program that includes non-traditional activities to strengthen the team for the outdoor experience, a central element of its strategy change. Ask participants to review the decision to invest in expensive training program following the loss of the three largest customers – retailers, which together contributed a third of the turnover of Simmons. A central theme is the role of leadership in the participation and motivation of employees to be? PART changes that improve product quality and operational efficiency and profitability.
by
Tiziana Casciaro
Amy C. Edmondson,
Stacy McManus,
Kate Roloff
Source: HBS Premier Case Collection
15 pages.
Release Date: November 4, 2005. Prod #: 406046-PDF-ENG
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