February 21, 2025

Unlocking Innovation Through Employee Ownership

Topic: 
Ownership Culture
Authors: 
Matthew Hancock, MBA

Matt Hancock was featured in an episode of The Alternative Exit Podcast with Andy Farquharson. In their conversation, they explore how organizations can create thriving ownership cultures. Matt shares his journey from Italy’s cooperative economy to working with U.S. employee-owned companies, offering invaluable insights into how leaders can foster innovation, resilience, and inclusivity in employee ownership.

Matt discusses the building blocks of ownership culture, from education and leadership development to continuous improvement practices, and highlights the long-term benefits of investing in people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The essential link between rights and responsibilities in ownership culture.
  • How education and leadership are the foundation of successful employee ownership.
  • The transformative impact of continuous improvement practices in employee-owned companies.
  • How transparency and financial literacy empower employees to think and act like owners.
  • How aligning leadership values with organizational goals creates long-term resilience.

Listen now:

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