Personality Profile
MGT/360
August 14, 2014
Personality Profile
Business leaders must have a clear vision of their company sustainable goals and objectives. Managers must developed sustainable strategies that will satisfy their employees, stakeholders, investors, vendors, and create a profit for the company. To have an effective sustainable program, the leader should lead by example when trying to achieve those goals and objectives. This paper will discuss how Marie Ziegler, Vice president of John Deere instilled a culture of sustainability, and increase sustainability for her company.
John Deere company was founded in 1837 and start doing business in Grand Detour, Illinois. The company started producing plows with curved edges that allowed farmers to plow through red clay without dirt clumping on the plow. This innovative idea quickly made John Deere a household name. The company core values are centered on quality products, commitment to their customers, integrity, and innovation of newer and better products.
John Deere mission statement as stated by the biography of Marie Ziegler states that, [Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure] (John Deere Executive/Marie Ziegler Biography, 2013)
Marie Ziegler has been employed with John Deere since 1978, holding multiple positions along the way. During her tenure there, Maria has constantly help John Deere grow and remained profitable. She currently holds the position of Vice President, responsible for the company Environmental Management System (EMS) program. She ensures that company meets all of the state, local, and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws. It is also her responsibility to ensure...