Comments on: Key Influencers: Observable Trends

By: 091120 On The Go v1.03 | HR Examiner with John Sumser

091120 On The Go v1.03 | HR Examiner with John Sumser — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:57:19 +0000

[...] you’re the last to know. John Murabito, another alumni of the Pepsi HR system and current Executive VP of HR for Cigna, was named HR Executive of the Year by HR Executive [...]

By: Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:04 +0000

Great insights. An emphasis on implementing best practices can steal time and resources from a focus on critical business results. Even within the same industry a practice that worked in one location may not work in the next.

How do we expose the pockets of excellence to a wider market? Your blog is a start. Thanks.

By: Tim Sackett

Tim Sackett — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:45:19 +0000

John,

Your list of characteristics that Pepsi HR Alum bring to the table is an exact definition of Nex Gen HR Pros we need in all industries. I know Pepsi does an excellent job from leveraging diversity as well – which helps bring this type of thought to the forefront. It is an organization that doesn’t tend to have group-think throughout its HR org.

Great Post.

By: Marsha Keeffer

Marsha Keeffer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:48:58 +0000

Love the idea that internal recruiters are going after people in the org just like the externals – brilliant way to reinforce the value those employees bring.

By: Blake Moser

Blake Moser — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:28:41 +0000

John,

Thanks for sharing these observations. I find them very interesting. I’m pursuing my masters in HRD at the University of Texas at Tyler, and one of my professors Dr. Andrea Ellinger is going to have Dr. Alan Church of the Pepsi HR system talk with us next week. I’m looking forward to it, especially after your post.
Furthermore, the observations you make about characteristics of the people from the Pepsi system seem to come from the basis that they apply HRD/OD philosophy rather than being from the traditional HRM school of thought. Organization-wide interventions to increase employee productivity and company effectiveness. It’s great that Pepsi has embraced HRD.

By: Russ Moon

Russ Moon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:56:00 +0000

Thanks John and valuable, you are forging a new path in mindset.