“Yeah, sure. So at Staples, you know, obviously we are based on having folks in the office because the majority of our business is on the B2B side. So when everyone went home during the pandemic, they stopped ordering thr...”
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“One of the things that I'm really proud of is during my time at the Red Sox, um, we were thinking about new revenue streams. And so that predated me, but I came into the company at the moment that that was happening. And...”
“the store. So those are the two that really stand out and, you know, that we think about among, you many other KPIs, but if we're doing those two well, it's usually a good leading indicator.”
“Jana, Staples underwent a major restructuring, splitting into 3 entities. What were some of the key challenges and opportunities you faced during this process, and how do you ensure alignment across these different busin...”
“company. When we split into three, it was really a challenge to make sure our customers understood the differences between the three businesses, where it is they, they were, their resources would be, how they would get t...”
“Janice, the pandemic posed unique challenges for Staples as an office supplies company. Could you elaborate on how the organization navigated these challenges and what strategic initiatives were crucial in rebuilding mom...”
“How have you bridged that gap?”
“was we were really intentional with language. Define what you mean and don't assume because it's an obvious word like innovation or improvement that it means the same to all the constituents that you're managing. So for...”
“both sides of the equation to accomplish what could have been a pretty sticky issue if we had not been careful. But business needs required us to look at the data. And we did, and we learned from and through it.”
“Beth, can you share a story about how you've made a significant difference within the constraints of a profit-driven culture? What specific approaches did you use to maximize your impact with limited resources?”
“Jill, thanks so much for that great introduction. Can you share a specific example of a time when Brunswick faced a challenge in fostering a culture of continuous improvement?”
“Janice, you've been with Staples through a significant transition under private equity ownership. Can you share what it was like to join a new leadership team during that time and how it influenced your approach to chang...”