In the context of the times for Unilever (challenging & tumultuous) evaluate Polman’s decision to introduce a new strategy based on the USLP (Unilever Sustainable Living Plan)?
How was Polman’s implementation of USLP accomplished that made it successful? Any leadership lessons for you in his approach?
Which of the 3 options from the end of the case would you have recommended management take? a. double down, shoot for a stronger effort to reach future goals. b. hunker down by scaling back on USLP, show financial restraint. c. pivot and refocus the company strategy on the new partnership-based transformational change agenda. Why did you pick the one you did and what did you dislike about the other choices?
