Novus is one of the few companies that has developed a comprehensive RO-based Novus Management System
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The Issue:
Initially, Novus was founded as a spin-off from the Monsanto Chemical Company about 1990. Its first President, Joe Privott, was as chemical engineer at Monsanto and had experienced a well-developed management system there. He wanted to select an integrate theory-based system for his new company that would appeal to his scientifically trained managers. He explored and found Elliott Jaques and his Requisite Organization
Project Information:
| Industrial sector | Types of organization | Governance | RO Stratum of the organization | Number of Employees | Labour relations | Region | Country |
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Agribusiness
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Agri-nutriceuticals - manufacturing additives to animal feeds
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Private
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5
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850 | Not-unionized |
Global
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United States
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| Types of interventions | Specific functions targeted if any | Strata in which RO interventions were used | Approximate Years of project interventions |
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Levels-based strategic planning and or competitive analysis,
Senior management orientation to concepts,
Time-span interviews,
Levels of work complexity,
Functional Alignment,
Alignment of positions,
Writing of requisite role / position descriptions,
Managerial accountabilities and authorities,
Staffing,
Training in effective managerial leadership practices,
Cross functional accountabilities and authorities,
Manager - once - Removed Authorities and Accountabilities,
Compensation,
RO Skills Transfer to the Organization,
Coordinating RO concepts and approaches with other organization improvement programs,
Due diligence assessment of potential mergers and acquisitions and/or planned integration of the two or more firms
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CEO & general management,
Distribution and warehousing,
Finance, accounting, & audit,
Human Resources,
Information technology,
Marketing, sales & customer service,
Operations or production,
Research & development
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5,
4,
3,
2,
1
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17 years
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Link to other project-related information on the site:
The Novus International Story
Using requisite organization concepts as the foundation for the Novus Management System -- designing and managing for profitable growth over 17 years
Case Index:
Requisite Organization at Novus International Inc.
- Thad Simons, CEO
- Giovanni Gasperoni, Executive Vice President
- Human Resources
- Product Management, Strategy & Supply Chain
- Communications
- PR, Customer Service & Administration
- 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.
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. |
| How I Apply Requisite Organization Methods Date: 2009 Duration: 20:45 Language: English Subtitles: None |
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| Requisite Organization Works Very Well Across Cultures Date: 2009 Duration: 6:45 Language: English Subtitles: None |
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| Successes and Challenges of a CEO Using Requisite Organization Date: 2009 Duration: 11:31 Language: English Subtitles: None |
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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
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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 |
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| From HR Representative to Vice-President Global HR Date: 2009 Duration: 10:34 Language: English Subtitles: None |
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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 |
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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 |
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Suddenly It All Makes Sense Speaker: April Pore Title: Human Resources Manager Country: USA Date: 2009 Duration: 5:14 Language: English Subtitles: None |
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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
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Major Advantages of RO: Scalability, Linking Strategy to Action and QQTR |
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How RO Applies at Novus Support Teamwork, Mentorship, and Work-Life Balance |
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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 |
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Time Span Is An Interesting Way of Establishing Goals |
Communications
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Communicating Requisitely At Novus |
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A Thorough Novus Management System Speaker: Michael Whitmer Title: Communications Manager Country: USA Date: 2009 Duration: 3:26 Language: English Subtitles: None |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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:
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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.
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