Climbing up the Corporate Ladder with Will Jacobs

English - November 14, 2019 05:05 - 58 minutes - 50.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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Production team:

Introduction Voice: David Bourne

Music credits:

Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals

Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

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Will’s childhood: sailing, being on the water and natural curiosity (3:37)

The big fork in the road: dropping out of the university to start working after his father’s death (11:05)

From machine operator to supply chain manager (16:31)

The skill of detecting and cultivating human talent (19:00)

The importance of lateral thinking (22:19)

The impact of Will’s mentors on his career (26:00)

From operations and supply chain to an advising leadership role; lessons learnt the hard way (30:02)

Growing responsibilities: becoming a manager of 7 European plants (32:43)

Getting more responsibility after the acquisition (36:22)

Adapting to change: a crucial skill during times of change (40:18)

The ard lessons Will learnt while restructuring manufacturing sites after the acquisition (43:06)

A new role in e-commerce; focus on innovation in a fast-paced industry (47:16)

Leading the transformation of a traditional business in the future of manufacturing and supply chain (53:13)

The mark Will wants to leave on the world (55:26)