Many CEOs understand the importance of reducing time to value, but did you know that adding investment decision rigor to talent decisions can have a significant impact on achieving that goal? In private equity and corporate environments, we often see a strong focus on investment decisions with a great deal of rigor and risk awareness, but when it comes to talent decisions, there can be a lack of that rigor and focus.

Within each strategy or value creation plan, there are a limited number of spots within the company where 75 to 80% of value creation takes place. Within those spots, there are often only a few initiatives that create the most value; for each of those initiatives, only a few roles do the heavy lifting. By identifying those spots, initiatives, and critical roles, we can create an investment decision rigor for talent decisions and simplify the CEO's handle on value creation. 

Our guest, Former Coty CEO , Private Equity Advisor, Board Member, Pierre Laubies, will share some of his lessons and help illustrate what strategies have –and haven't– worked for him both as an executive working for some of the top consumer brands in the world.

Chapter 1: Introduction and Background: [00:00:00] - [00:05:30]

Chapter 2: Distinguished Guest Introduction: [00:05:30] - [00:11:00]

Chapter 3: Value Drivers Discussion: [00:11:00] - [00:16:30]

Chapter 4: Understanding Business Context: [00:16:30] - [00:22:00]

Chapter 5: Q&A Session Start: [00:22:00] - [00:28:00]

Chapter 6: Importance of Business Vision: [00:28:00] - [00:33:00]

Chapter 7: Employee Engagement Insights: [00:33:00] - [00:38:46]

Chapter 8: Importance of Repetition and Examples: [00:38:46] - [00:44:30]

Chapter 9: Addressing Difficult Situations: [00:44:30] - [00:51:30]