Inc. Magazine's "coolest small business in America," Zingerman's Community of Companies (ZCoB), is an exemplar positive organization reputed for its ambience and award-winning food. This case covers the ZCoB's conclusion in 2013 to transfer toward broad based employee ownership and the iterative, inclusive process by which Zingerman's Partners Group studied and crafted a brand new possession design for the ZCoB.
Should they turn into a cooperative, equity settlement, or create their very own model? As pupils learn about Zingerman's culture (e.g., its progressive perspectives on sustainability, commitment to open book finance, decision-making by consensus) and evaluate which model might be the greatest fit, they struggle with questions that are top-of-mind for the associates: who will own the ZCoB, and how will it be run when the creators (who own 30-67% of each Zingerman's business) are no longer living? How can it cultivate a positive, profitable work force that is the driving force behind a sustainable business?
PUBLICATION DATE: October 05, 2013 PRODUCT #: W93C40-PDF-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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