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Zeynep Ton

Transform your team's approach to operational excellence and employee satisfaction with Zeynep Ton, speaker, Professor of the Practice at MIT Sloan School of Management.

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  • Creator of the Good Jobs Framework
  • Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management
  • Founder of the Good Jobs Institute
Zeynep Ton is an influential operations strategist known for her innovative Good Jobs Framework, which aims to create value for investors, customers, and employees. Her insights into operational excellence and employee engagement have made her a sought-after voice in the field of management. As a Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her teaching and research. Zeynep's journey has been marked by a commitment to improving workplace conditions and driving profitability through strategic operations. She founded the Good Jobs Institute, an organisation dedicated to promoting the principles of her Good Jobs Framework, which has been instrumental in reshaping how businesses approach employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. Her recent publications, including "The Good Jobs Strategy" and "The Case for Good Jobs," released in June 2023, further explore these themes and provide actionable insights for organisations seeking to enhance their performance. Throughout her career, Zeynep has faced the challenge of advocating for a paradigm shift in how businesses view their workforce. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed; she has been recognised as one of the world’s 40 best business school professors under 40 by Poets & Quants and was named among the top 50 management thinkers globally in 2023. Additionally, she received the Talent Award from Thinkers50, highlighting her impact on the field of management. Zeynep's work is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of operations and employee well-being. Her research and advocacy provide valuable perspectives on how organisations can thrive by investing in their people, making her a key figure in contemporary management discourse.

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Book Zeynep Ton to transform your team's approach to operations. Her insights on the Good Jobs Framework will drive profits while enhancing employee and customer satisfaction, making her a must-have speaker for any forward-thinking organisation.

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Zeynep Ton specialises in discussing operations strategy, employee engagement, good jobs framework and more.
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Zeynep delivers insightful and impactful presentations, blending operational excellence with employee engagement. Her expertise inspires organisations to prioritise workforce satisfaction, making her a leading voice in management today.
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