Case Study
Thorntons
Thorn T ons case study | PAGE 1 Business Challenges - Identifying an developing future leaders - Identifying potential high- fliers - Increasing employee engagement - Coaching line managers in people development Company Profile thorntons is a British chocolate maker, established by Joseph William thornton in 1911. It has over 3,000 employees and more than 220 stores, and more than 180 franchises. It also operates through cafes and online, and via commercial partners such as supermarkets. Thorntons wanted to build an internal development program for priming high potential employees across the business. The venture would provide personal leadership growth and career support, with a desired outcome of greater engagement and motivation. For those earmarked as rising sta