In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Eric Tarnowski, VP of Connected Commerce at Kenvue, joins hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter to offer insights into the complexities of change management and the strategic imperatives of connected commerce in the digital era.
The conversation begins with Sarah and Rachel exploring the challenges of change management, highlighting the inherent resistance to change among individuals. They discuss the importance of overcommunication, aligning change with business strategy, incentivizing employees, and fostering transparency to facilitate successful change management. These principles set the stage for Eric Tarnowski's insights into navigating change within Kenvue.
Eric elaborates on Kenvue's transition from Johnson & Johnson and the spin-off process, emphasizing the significance of trust, common purpose, shared consciousness, and empowered execution in driving organizational change. Communication, he says, is pivotal to transparency, and alignment with business strategy and in mobilizing teams towards a common goal.
As the conversation progresses, Eric traces his journey at Kenvue from technology and data management to his current role as VP of Connected Commerce, noting his focus on digital transformation and e-commerce integration. He provides a detailed overview of Kenvue's approach to connected commerce, emphasizing the convergence of marketing, sales, and technology. He outlines the challenges of orchestrating cross-functional collaboration and the importance of outcome-based handoffs, trust-building, and continuous improvement in driving organizational success.
Furthermore, Eric illustrates Kenvue's connected commerce strategy through a case study on a recent product launch. He highlights the coordinated efforts across branding, media, retail, and consumer experience to drive business performance and consumer relevance. Throughout the interview, Eric returns to the consumer-centric approach of Kenvue's connected commerce model, emphasizing the importance of consumer insights, brand positioning, and personalized experiences in driving engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
● Foster transparency to manage resistance to change effectively
● Place the consumer at the center of marketing strategies to drive relevance and engagement
● Use data and analytics to gain insights, measure outcomes, and drive strategic decision-making
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