Visible Leadership

There are different types of leaders and many different leadership styles.  However, in order to become the most effective leader one can be, the leadership must be visible.  Now, I am not saying go out and make sure everyone knows what you are doing and while you are at it be sure to include the press and Public Affairs so everyone can know.  Not saying this at all.  What I mean by visible leadership, is just that simple...Be visible to your people.  Don't hide in your office all day and surely when an event calls for leadership to lead it do not send your Vice or Assistant to take the lead on it.  What kind of message is being sent to those you lead when you cannot take the time to show up and show that you support what they are doing?  This visibility is especially important when it comes to affecting change.  By giving your visible support, it helps get buy-in from the rest of the organization.  If I am being asked to do something I want to know that my leadership is behind me all the way and has my back, in case something happens.  There are so man more examples that we can go through, but the main point I am trying to stress and get across to everyone is that:  YOU SHOULD NEVER BE TOO BUSY TO BE VISIBLE.

What are your thoughts?

MGT599 - The Spin-off Kraft (not Mondelez)

Having completed the MBA program at this school, I was contacted in regards to the difficulty in finding material related to the Spin-off Kraft Foods Group, instead of info for the former Kraft (now Mondelez).

Below you will find all the references that I was able to utilize in the Case Studies, and should hopefully give you a good starting point for finding the information you need to complete your assignments.  Enjoy!  The Degree is almost complete!

Community Involvement. (2012). Retrieved October 20, 2012, from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/About/community-involvement/community-involvement.aspx

Compliance and Integrity. (2012). Retrieved October 20, 2012, from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/DeliciousWorld/compliance-integrity/index.aspx

Compliance and Integrity Program. (n.d.). Retrieved 15-December 2012 from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/DeliciousWorld/compliance-integrity/Compliance-Integrity-program.aspx

Corporate Governance. (2012). Retrieved October 15, 2012, from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/Investor/corporate-governance/index.aspx

Form 10-Q. (2012, November 9). Retrieved Novmber 17, 2012, from Kraft: http://ir.kraftfoodsgroup.com/secfiling.cfm?filingID=1193125-12-463555&CIK=1545158

Health & Well Being. (2012). Retrieved October 20, 2012, from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/DeliciousWorld/healthandwellbeing/index.aspx

Heathfield, S. M. (2009). Build a Strategic Framework Through Strategic Planning. Retrieved October 15, 2012, from About.com: http://humanresources.about.com/cs/strategicplanning1/a/strategicplan.htm

Home. (n.d.). Retrieved November 4, 2012, from PacMoore: http://www.pacmoore.com/

In Stores Now : KRAFT Foods New Products. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2012, from Walmart: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/EnhancedRenderContent.aspx?id=102807

Inside the Kraft Foods Transformation. (27-August 2009). Retrieved 13-December 2012 from Strategy-Business.com: http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09307?gko=399b2

Kraft Foods. (n.d.). Retrieved 16 December 2012, from Indeed.com: http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Kraft-Foods/reviews

Kraft Foods Group Inc. (2012, November 30). Retrieved December 2, 2012, from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=NASDAQ:KRFT

Kraft Foods Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved 15-December 2012 from Glassdoor: http://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Kraft-Foods-EI_IE13294.11,22.htm

Kraft Foods Responsibility Report. (2010). Retrieved 13-December 2012 from NWFPA: http://cs.webcrawler.com/ClickHandler.ashx?du=http%3a%2f%2fwww.nwfpa.org%2fadvocacy%2fsustainability%2freports%3fdownload%3d11%3akraft-sustainability-report&ru=http%3a%2f%2fwww.nwfpa.org%2fadvocacy%2fsustainability%2freports%3fdownload%3d11%3akraft-sustainability-report&ld=20121214&ap=7&app=1&c=info.wbcrwl&s=webcrawler&coi=239138&cop=main-title&euip=68.104.217.13&npp=7&p=0&pp=0&pvaid=a6e41b4375e544019fb68929c762d4da&sid=733632038.1338602707629.1355446780&vid=733632038.1338602707629.1355446780.1&fcoi=417&fcop=topnav&fpid=2&ep=5&mid=9&hash=03A6EAAFEFC1D6CE79A27BD9A983EDC2

Kraft Foods Reviews. (n.d.). Retrieved 16 December 2012, from Glassdoor.com: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Kraft-Foods-Reviews-E13294.htm

McNamara, C. (2009). Basics of Developing Mission, Vision and Values Statements. Retrieved October 2012, 2012, from Free Management Library: http://managementhelp.org/strategicplanning/mission-vision-values.htm

Our Workplace. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2012, from Kraft: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/DeliciousWorld/workplaceandculture/index.aspx

Porter's Generic Strategies. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from Quick MBA: http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/generic.shtml

Responsibility. (2012). Retrieved October 15, 2012, from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/DeliciousWorld/index.aspx

Search. (n.d.). Retrieved November 4, 2012, from FPSA: http://www.fpsa.org/search/node/kraft

Senauer, B., & Seltzer, J. (n.d.). The Changing Face of Food Retailing. Retrieved November 4, 2012, from Choices: http://www.choicesmagazine.org/magazine/article.php?article=154

Stakeholder Analysis. (n.d.). Retrieved October 15, 2012, from 12Manage: http://www.12manage.com/methods_stakeholder_analysis.html

Sustainability. (2012). Retrieved OCTOBER 20, 2012, from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/DeliciousWorld/sustainability/index.aspx

The Business Vision and Company Mission Statement. (2007). Retrieved October 15, 2012, from QuickMBA: http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/vision/

The Value Chain. (n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2012, from NetMBA.com: http://netmba.com/strategy/value-chain/

Welcome. (2012). Retrieved October 20, 2012, from Kraft Foods Group: http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com/welcome.aspx

What's the company culture at Kraft Foods? (n.d.). Retrieved 13-December 2012 from Indeed: http://www.indeed.com/forum/cmp/Kraft-Foods/s-company-culture-at-Kraft-Foods/t7970