Pepsico

Discuss how PepsiCo uses its talent to sustain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

PepsiCo’s value statement “Our commitment to deliver sustained growth, through empowered people, acting with responsibility and trust” and “Performance with Purpose” their business strategy says it all. This shows that growth and development of the employees at PepsiCo are a critical component to their success. PepsiCo is known for being an “academy” company when it comes to talent management; they have been known to create leaders within their organization. Talent acquisitions, talent management and development, PepsiCo University, and inclusive culture are distinct planks that set PepsiCo aside from the competition. PepsiCo understands for their business to grow their employees must grow. Their consistent growth is reflected in their strong performances. Talent sustainability is having the right people, in the right place, at the right time, doing the right work, the right way. (Silzer, 2010)

Discuss three key elements of PepsiCo’s career growth model.

The Career growth model describes how PepsiCo approaches building careers within their company. The model was created to articulate to employees: what factors leaders and HR consider when making internal selections and how employees should plan their individual development with their managers and on their own. The model shows the major aspect of what is looked for when considering employees for new opportunities. Proven Results are measured by performance management process and reinforce the cultural emphasis on growth. Leadership capability reflects the competencies and behaviors that employees are expected to demonstrate. This gives PepsiCo a framework to determine an employees’ contribution as a leader. This also reflects if the individuals are capable of being a leader and is measured through Pepsi’s 360 feedback process. Functional Excellences describes the basic building blocks of knowledge for any given...