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Leadership and business stories about scaling

The Sale of The Body Shop by Anita Roddick

The Sale of The Body Shop by Anita Roddick

In 2006, the sale of The Body Shop to L’Oréal, a company known for animal testing at the time, sent shockwaves through the world of ethical consumerism. Anita Roddick intended to be a 'trojan horse' within L'Oréal, aiming to influence their business practices and promote

Jack Welch: Transformation and Expansion at General Electric

Jack Welch: Transformation and Expansion at General Electric

Introduction Under the visionary leadership of Jack Welch, General Electric (GE) underwent a period of significant expansion and transformation. Two pivotal aspects of this era were the e-commerce transformation and the aggressive expansion of GE's business through strategic acquisitions. These moves not only reflected Welch's adaptability

Indra Nooyi: Pepsi Acquisition and Expansion

Indra Nooyi: Pepsi Acquisition and Expansion

Indra Nooyi’s leadership at PepsiCo was characterized not only by product innovation but also by strategic global expansion and astute acquisitions. Her leadership marked a decisive strategic transformation milestone for PepsiCo. Nooyi's strategic vision for PepsiCo included global expansion and diversification. These strategic moves under Nooyi’s

Steve Jobs and the Co-Founding of Apple

Steve Jobs and the Co-Founding of Apple

In 1976, in a humble garage in Los Altos, California, Steve Jobs, along with Steve Wozniak, ignited a revolution in personal computing with the founding of Apple Inc. This iconic beginning stands as a testament to what can be achieved with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to start

Leadership Stories of Henry Ford

Henry Ford and the Model T: Mobilising the masses

Imagine a world where automobiles were a luxury only the affluent could afford. Henry Ford irrevocably altered this narrative with the introduction and subsequent mass production of the Model T, a car that was affordable, reliable, and, crucially, accessible to the average American. Importantly, beyond America, he made the Model

Henry Ford and the Model T Assembly Line

Assembly Line by Henry Ford: Model T Production and the Moving Assembly Line

Henry Ford, inspired by Chicago's meat-packing plants, revolutionized automobile production by inventing the moving assembly line, significantly reducing Model T assembly time and democratizing vehicle ownership.