Cases of Impact: Publishing
- A leading national newspaper re-aligns its IT-strategy for business administration. A new level of collaboration on the departmental as well as the management level is needed. The IT-strategy process becomes a platform to bring forward the business strategy. ➔ A complex system decision becomes effective. A strategic decision process has been formed.
- A large regional newspaper develops innovative offerings in an array of fine-tuned segments of regional customer needs. A process of rapid strategizing and prototyping allows the employment of talent for proactive moves to develop new markets. ➔ Additional revenue is generated; customer loyalty is enhanced.
- The global HR team of an international science publisher develops a corporate strategy for the HR function and, with it, a management system to coordinate initiatives and record results. ➔ HR functions across locations are connected through a contoured leadership model. The rate of retention of talent is improving as one of the results.
- The chief HR officer of a large, diversified publishing company brings together the HR managers of all business units to structure HR processes and tools. Together, they develop the innovation of a coordinating role for corporate HR in all units in all countries. ➔ Regional HR functions work according to a common standard. Capacities are deployed across legal units. A professional peer network enables quick exchange of crucial information and mutual support. Customer feedback is supportive, efficiency is raised.
