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The Novus International Story
Written by Nancy R. Lee   
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 23:20

 

Using requisite organization concepts as the foundation for the Novus Management System -- designing and managing for profitable growth over 17 years

 

CASE INDEX:

The Novus Story
 Requisite Organization at Novus International Inc.
 Novus Employee Interviews

History
 Published Case Studies


THE NOVUS STORY:
by Nancy R. Lee

In 1991 Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and Nippon Soda, Ltd. jointly acquired the Feed Ingredients Business from Monsanto Company.

Dr. W. Joseph Privott, was asked to become president of the new company. The new owners gave Joe Privott the freedom to organize this new entity as he saw fit...

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REQUISITE ORGANIZATION AT NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
The Novus Management System: Establishing a Common Vocabulary and Toolset

This white paper was published to communicate the Novus Management System to employees and other stakeholders in July, 2010.

icon Requisite Organization at Novus International, Inc. (2.71 MB)


NOVUS EMPLOYEE INTERVIEWS:
Twenty-two employees from the receptionist to the CEO relate their experiences living and working in a requisite organization.

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The CEO’s Perspective on Designing and Managing their Organizations using Requisite Organization Concepts featuring Novus CEO Thad Simons.
Featuring: Thad Simons
Title: President and CEO
Duration: 9:00
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
How I Apply Requisite Organization Methods
Date: 2009
Duration: 20:45
Language: English
Subtitles: None
Requisite Organization Works Very Well Across Cultures
Date: 2009
Duration: 6:45
Language: English
Subtitles: None
Successes and Challenges of a CEO Using Requisite Organization
Date: 2009
Duration: 11:31
Language: English
Subtitles: None

On Several Applications of RO at Novus
Speaker: Giovanni Gasperoni
Title: Executive Vice-President, Global Sales & Marketing
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 14:33
Language: English
Subtitles: None
What Makes the Novus Management System a Great One?
Title: Executive Vice-President, Global Sales & Marketing
Organization: Novus International
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 10:16
Language: English
Subtitles: None
Human Resources

Requisite Organization: The VPHR’s Perspective featuring Novus Senior VPHR Sabrina Hamilton
Featuring: Sabrina M. Hamilton
Title: Vice President Global Human Resources
Duration: 7:30
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
The Immediate Benefits of Applying RO at Novus - An HR Perspective
Date: 2009
Duration: 15:05
Language: English
Subtitles: None
From HR Representative to Vice-President Global HR
Date: 2009
Duration: 10:34
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Requisite Organization Helps Develop an Effective and Efficient Human Resources System
Speaker: Robin Pokoik
Title: Director of Human Resources
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 5:43
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Differences in the HR Practices of the Novus Management System
Speaker: Maria Burt
Title: Human Resources Manager
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 4:22
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Suddenly It All Makes Sense
Speaker: April Pore
Title: Human Resources Manager
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 5:14
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Clarity and Trust in the Novus Management System
Speaker: Peggy Wunder
Title: HR Generalist
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 3:58
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Product Management, Strategy & Supply Chain

Major Advantages of RO: Scalability, Linking Strategy to Action and QQTR
Speaker: Scott Hine
Title: Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 10:44
Language: English
Subtitles: None

How RO Applies at Novus Support Teamwork, Mentorship, and Work-Life Balance
Speaker: Scott Luetkemeyer
Title: Director of Planning and Analysis
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 11:06
Language: English
Subtitles: None

The Novus Management System: One With Clear Accountabilities
Speaker: Kevin Mowery
Title: Director of Supply Chain
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 4:57
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Time Span Is An Interesting Way of Establishing Goals
Speaker: Jared Hux
Title: Product Management
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 3:08
Language: English
Subtitles: None


Communications

Communicating Requisitely At Novus
Speaker: Tricia Beal
Title: Director of Global Communications
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 6:25
Language: English
Subtitles: None

A Thorough Novus Management System
Speaker: Michael Whitmer
Title: Communications Manager
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 3:26
Language: English
Subtitles: None

A Culture Unlike Anywhere Else
Speaker: Jane Hobbs
Title: Coordinator - Shared Services
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 7:05
Language: English
Subtitles: None

PR, Customer Service & Administration

How Do I Get Inspired at Novus
Speaker: Jeremy Lutgen
Title: Public Relations Manager
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 4:20
Language: English
Subtitles: None

How the Novus Management System Helps Me Be a Better Manager
Speaker: Richard Kasmarick
Title: Manager of Customer Service
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 13:34
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Collaboration and Cooperation Are Part of the Novus Culture
Speaker: Alma Reece
Title: Receptionist
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 3:35
Language: English
Subtitles: None

Novus Management System Is A Complete Package
Speaker: Khevna Shah
Title: Administrative Assistant
Country: USA
Date: 2009
Duration: 4:09
Language: English
Subtitles: None

 

HISTORY:

Changing Managerial Behaviour: Approaches to effective managerial leadership practices, feed-back and training: Organizational re-design at Novus International.

Complementing Requisite Organization Implementation with 360 Feedback: "Insights from Practice: Using 360 feedback to complement Requisite Organization implementation."

Speaker: Joseph Privott
Title: Former CEO & President
Organization: Novus International
Country: USA
Date: 2005


PUBLISHED CASE STUDIES:


The Practice of Managerial Leadership
by Nancy R. Lee

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Organization Design, Levels of Work and Human Capability: Executive Guide
by 40 authors from around the world, Ken Shepard, Jerry L. Gray, and & James G. Hunt
(July 16, 2007) – also featuring the Novus case.

Available from the bookstore on the GO Society web site
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