The Volvo Way
1995 CORPORATE PROJECT
“STRATEGY OF CHANGE”
Focus:
• Ability to Change
Purpose:
• Establish a high level of knowledge about change
• Develop a change acceleration process that will
support the
Volvo Group transformation to a world class company
The challenge: Develop the organization working simultaneously with: - the best way of running the existing operations
- continuously improve and change the operations
BUILDING CULTURE
Volvo culture is how they work together with energy, passion and respect for the individual. It is about involvement, open dialogue and feedback. It is about diversity, teamwork and leadership. It is how they build trust, focus on customers and drive change.
Their culture embodies individual responsibility and accountability for results. This means a clear orientation towards common goals and solutions, and a strong determination to grow, develop and improve.
It is how they conduct their business around the world.
BUILDING CULTURE
They endeavor to create a cohesive culture throughout all Volvo Group companies. This is a culture of enablement, based on global principles and shared values outlined in The Volvo Way. Active development towards realizing
The Volvo Way spirit and culture is the backbone of all operations. Culture is a critical factor for sustainable growth. Unlike technologies, strategies, organizational structures or business models, culture is difficult for a competitor to copy. It would be equally difficult for us to replicate the
BUILDING CULTURE
It is convinced that a cohesive culture based on global values strengthens the brands and makes Volvo Group a more attractive employer, business partner, industry leader, and trusted corporate citizen.
The Operation Development (OD) concept is established
Strategic focusing, co-worker involvement and breakthrough results! OD makes the company more maneuverable.
OD starts in the strategy process …
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