Mike O'Brien talks produce manager succession planning
Episode 6 of the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, brought to you by The Packer and PMG, features an interview with retail veteran Mike O'Brien, whose tenure included 15 years as a vice president of produce, on the topic of produce manager succession planning. O'Brien discusses how an organization can identify talent inside and outside the produce department; what kind of structure should be created for developing talent; and how leaders can unlock the potential of their team members. O'Brien also discussed these ideas in a recent column for PMG: https://www.producemarketguide.com/article/succession-planning-produce-managers. In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these conversations are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.