Key resources that together tell the Novus International Story of adopting Requisite Organization as Novus's Management System

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

Thad Simons, CEO
Giovanni Gasperoni, Executive Vice President
Human Resources
Product Management, Strategy & Supply Chain
Communications
PR, Customer Service & Administration

History

Published Case Studies

The Practice of Managerial Leadership
Organization Design, Levels of Work and Human Capability: Executive Guide

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...

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.

The Novus Management System: Establishing a Common Vocabulary and Toolset

RO White Paper (PDF Version) 2.pdf

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