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How we utilize the idea of 'Team Captain' on the Retail floor at adidas Toronto Eaton Centre: 'Team Captain' (TC) is the dedicated leader on the floor during a certain period. For a store as big as the Halo Concept, selling high volume of premium products with a large team (Often with the presence of multiple leaders/managers), TC proved to be an effective idea: What TC does: - Assigning zone's, roles, breaks and rotations. - Observes the floor on a broader perspective and eliminates bottlenecks. - Dynamically moves around the floor to ensure the guests are taken care of and the team is supported. - Responds quickly and responsibly to ensure safety on the floor. - Updates hourly KPI's such as Net Sales, Unit Per Transaction, Traffic and Conversion to have a real time view on performance. - Being the sole leader of the floor including colleagues hierarchically above. What TC avoids: - Getting dragged into tasks that blocks the broader floor view such as cash/fits/phone calls. Instead delegates. Benefits observed: - Higher awareness of real time store performance. - Better accountability of leader and team. - Clarity within team on roles and game plan. - Quicker resolution during security incidents. A team captain role for an individual is ideally carried out a maximum of 4 hours and transferred to another leader to maintain the intensity. Best of all, for visuals and to keep the spirit of Adidas football, we started the fun way of using the captains armband to identify the TC! A well run floor is the foundation of Customer Experience!

Hello everyone, Did you know the stories behind some of the Iconic Company name. 1. Nike When the Company was found in 1964, it was called as Blue Ribbon sports, which was probably too long. The Company's first full time employee, who has convinced to change the Company name to Nike by insisting successful brand name had two essential qualities. First they were short. Second they contained an exotic Letter like such as X, K or Z. In Greek mythology, Nike is the goddess of victory. 2. Apple During Steve jobs fruitarian period, in which he consumed an all fruit diet, he visited an apple farm and inspiration struck. 3. Starbucks It was inspired from Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick". In the novel, which chronicles a doomed whaling expedition from the coast of Nantucket, Starbuck is the captain Akab's first mate aboard ship. 4. Adidas It has got its name from founder Adolf Dassler, whose nickname is Adi. This nickname was coupled with the first three letter of Adolf's surname to form the name Adidas. Happy learning and have a nice day ahead 😊 #Company #backstory #history #learning

'If we do things right...' ✔ There are so many positive ways you could end this sentence! Managing change in the right way is crucial for a successful future. Get it right for your business, and for your employees. Love this staff memo from Nike 💡 #changemanagement #businesschange #comms #peoplechange #empooyeeengagement

Some good values here, my favorite is 6: “Live off the land.” Surprising how valid this aspiration still is - made almost half a century ago. This points to self-sufficiency, resource economy, a connection and understanding of how we interact with natural resources. Nowadays though, the phrase can even refer to a form of cyberattack, alternative lifestyle (i.e., off-grid living) or ecological footprinting. What speaks to you?

1997 memo still fits perfectly in 2023.

Strava's 2023 global end of year report revealed that women don't feel safe when running - not surprising. In March 2023, adidas launched a campaign around safety after they found that 92% of women reported feeling concerned for their safety, with half (51%) afraid of being physically attacked. Additionally, the global survey revealed that 38% of women had experienced physical or verbal harassment while running. Flexible and agile working matters. During the winter months it enables employees to exercise and get some fresh air while it is still daylight without having to fear for their safety. At Kennedys we launched a personal safety campaign to raise awareness and help people feel safer. Personal panic alarms are available at all of our offices worldwide. #safety #adidas #running #dei

"Know your place and just run." That's what Nike told Allyson Felix, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist, when they wanted to cut her endorsement by 70% because she was pregnant. But Allyson didn’t let that stop her. She knew her worth and decided to leave Nike. After an emergency c-section and her baby spending a month in intensive care, Allyson still qualified for her fifth Olympics. She ran in her own brand of running shoes, the Saysh One, with her daughter watching. Her message was clear: "I know my place." With 11 Olympic medals, she’s now the most decorated American track and field athlete ever. Nike probably regrets losing her. Allyson's stand didn’t just end with her success. She publicly called out Nike’s lack of maternity protection, leading them to face Congress and change their policy. This story shows that one person can indeed make a difference. It's a powerful reminder for companies to value and support their employees, especially during critical life moments. Investing in your team’s well-being isn’t just the right thing to do—it can lead to incredible outcomes and a positive, lasting impact on your company's reputation and culture. --- Do share your thoughts below. Follow Meghana Jain for more.

In the early 1980s, a young Michael Jordan dreamt of signing with Adidas. But Adidas wasn’t ready to offer the deal he wanted Nike saw potential in Jordan that others didn’t and offered him a groundbreaking deal, including his own signature shoe line – "Air Jordan." Initially hesitant, Jordan listened to his mother’s advice to hear Nike out This decision transformed his career and revolutionized sports marketing The Air Jordan line became a cultural phenomenon, making Jordan a global icon and propelling Nike to the top 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: ✔️ 𝗕𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Stay open to new opportunities, even those outside your comfort zone ✔️ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Value the advice of mentors and loved ones who see your potential differently ✔️ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱: Don’t just focus on immediate benefits Consider the long-term impact and the legacy you want to build ✔️ 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁: Being flexible and adaptable can open doors to incredible opportunities ✔️ 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: Trust in your unique value and the possibilities others might see in you Take a page from Michael Jordan’s book Step out of your comfort zone, value the guidance of those who believe in you, and be ready for opportunities that could start something legendary #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #MichaelJordan #Nike #BelieveInYourself

Reading Shoe Dog…again📙 Determination, resilience, unwavering commitment all describe Nike’s journey. Before it was Nike, it was Blue Ribbon Sports, and over and over and over and over, the company was on the brink of extinction. If you want motivation to keep going, to never stop following your passion, to get through challenges that seem hopeless and to fight, fight, fight, read this book. “I told myself: Let everyone else call your idea crazy… just keep going. Don’t stop. Don’t even think about stopping until you get there, and don’t give much thought to where “there” is. Whatever comes, just don’t stop.” - Phil Knight, Founder of Blue Ribbon Sports and creator of Nike #brandbrigade #motivationmarch #motivation #bookrecommendation #WeAreVensure Vensure Employer Solutions