To adapt to the rapid changes of retail, our client realized they needed to redesign the organization to keep up with the competition. A ledarship program was developed, resulting in a more engaged workforce and better collaboration between units.
Background
The fashion industry was, and still is, experiencing rapid and substantial change. Our client wanted to make some organizational changes to improve cooperation, encourage new ideas and allow leeway for testing new ways of working.
Challenge
The matrix organization had become bureaucratic, bulky and difficult to navigate, creating an unengaged workforce.
Solution
Influence People helped the client to develop a leadership training program, highlighting that cooperation and collective creative thinking will make them stronger as a workforce. With the help of Influence People, the client found new ways of working together and how to get things done in a fast and efficient manner.
Results
The attained effects of the program can be seen in the following areas:
- Increased collaboration across business units.
- Increased ability to execute strategies.
- Improved and more sustainable company culture.
- Strong, effective, and confident leaders.