BACKGROUND: Lockheed Martin is a leading supplier of advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers. The company turned to Vanto Group for support in resolving persistent communication conflicts among key participants in a program to design and build a satellite defense system for the United States government. THE CHALLENGE: The program… Read more »
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Minera Escondida
BACKGROUND: Minera Escondida Ltda, located in northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, is the largest copper mine in the world. Vanto Group was brought in to impact the organizational and cultural issues underlying a significant increase in injuries. THE CHALLENGE: The company had concluded that a safety system built on a command-and-control philosophy in a large organization… Read more »
Reebok
BACKGROUND: Reebok had enjoyed the rewards of phenomenal growth. As it grew into a much larger business with an established market share, it began to experience the pressures of intense competition, particularly from Nike. Reebok dropped to second place in the global marketplace and was rapidly losing ground. The company also experienced a significant downturn… Read more »
Guidant
BACKGROUND: Guidant Vascular Intervention (Guidant VI), which has since been acquired by Abbott Labs, is a world leader in the design and development of cardiovascular medical products. When Guidant VI introduced a new stent product, it captured a staggering 80% market share within the first three months. This explosive growth made Guidant VI the market… Read more »
Magma Copper Company
BACKGROUND: Magma Copper Company was facing extreme challenges due to increased competition, deflated prices, restrictive environmental regulations, along with many other factors. Hostile relationships between management and labor unions exacerbated these problems. THE CHALLENGE: Faced with these challenges, union and management leaders at Magma began a concerted effort to rebuild their relationship in the service… Read more »
Unum
BACKGROUND: UNUM Corporation is one of the oldest and most well-established insurance companies serving businesses and individuals in the United States. In the face of increased competition and a rapidly changing market, the company realized that it had to continue to demonstrate sustained growth and a solid return on equity to ensure its future. THE… Read more »
