CONCLUSION
Ecolab’s experience demonstrates that growth in the business requires more and better-prepared leadership talent; that they must promote and hire the best to be the best; and that they must consider how to develop the talent, cultivate the aspirations, and deepen the commitment of all their associates. While they have clearly benefited from a strong senior leadership team, they continue to move their focus further down the pipeline and more fully and consistently meet the challenges that a strong global talent management system presents. They continue to look for ways to accelerate their associates’ development and identify potential earlier in associates’ careers. Ecolab remains committed to refining its pipeline strategy. They ...