Johnson & Johnson: Executive Development and Solving Business Issues through Action Learning

CONTEXT

Johnson & Johnson is the world’s largest and most comprehensive manufacturer of health care products serving the consumer, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical device markets.

Executives at Johnson & Johnson endorsed executive education as a key lever to address the leadership needs of the company, however the traditional approaches to executive education were being questioned regarding their impact on the business. They were looking for focused programs which were business-driven and had immediate applicability to address real business issues.