Dramatic change at Home Depot: success to further success : How Nardelli sustained a culture change to keep the giant growing

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest concepts. These are presented in an easy‐to‐digest briefing of no more than 1,500 words. Findings – Nardelli's change initiatives at Home Depot were successful because they considered and added all the vital ingredients: hard data, speed, communication, enthusiasm and above all, a brave determination to see a vision through. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.