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How Corning is ushering in the AI revolution
Dec 06, 2024 · fortune.com
This leadership style not only emphasizes the importance of innovation in Corning's corporate culture but also ensures that the CEO is directly involved in the company's growth and development strategies. The approach is aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving within the organization.
Key takeaways
- Corning Chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks is heavily involved in innovation and technical problem-solving across the company's portfolio.
- Weeks dedicates approximately 40 percent of his time to working on small teams focused on new product innovation.
- His leadership style emphasizes close collaboration and hands-on involvement.
- The image is credited to Lauren Petracca for Fortune.