GM's Transition to an All Electric Vehicle Future
TLDR GM is rapidly moving towards an all electric vehicle future by investing in infrastructure, reskilling their workforce, and focusing on innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry. Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, GM is also connecting inclusivity with sustainability through initiatives like the $50 million climate equity fund.
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GM has transitioned from "ventilator speed" to "Hummer speed" in their push towards an all EV future, aiming to move their large organization quickly in the electric vehicle market.
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GM is planning to bring a wide range of electric vehicles to the market, investing in infrastructure and reskilling their workforce to support the transition to an all EV future.
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GM focuses on upskilling their traditional talent pool and introducing new engineering and technical skills to adapt to the changing landscape of manufacturing and technology.
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Individuals like Parnasaran of Capital One Business challenge themselves every seven years by stepping out of their comfort zones and embracing a beginner's mindset to broaden their skill set, even if it means being the least knowledgeable person in the room.
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Businesses need to embrace mistakes and uncomfortable conversations in order to make progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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Conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion are uncomfortable but necessary to create an inclusive and collaborative workforce, as exemplified by GM's $50 million climate equity fund connecting inclusivity with sustainability.
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Continuously pushing the boundaries in battery technology and sustainability while integrating family, work, and community responsibilities is key for GM's Gerald Johnson.
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GM's Gerald Johnson emphasizes the importance of focusing on innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry while prioritizing customer needs and values over simply being the largest automaker.
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