CHRO, General Mills: How leadership development became our defining competitive advantage

At General Mills, owner of household brand names such as Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Cheerios, and other nutritious (and crunchy) breakfast staples, leadership development sits at the core of how the business competes, grows, and retains talent.

In fact, Jacqueline Williams-Roll, Chief Human Resources Officer, insists it is a business imperative: “The only competitive advantage an organization has is its talent, and at General Mills, we want to be the top choice for career growth and building world-class leaders. We are fueled by engaged people, an advantaged organization, and an undeniable culture of learning, growing, and belonging.”