Avoiding The Overlap Trap: Poor org structure can sabotage results [Video]

Drawing from her doctoral research, chief digital executive Janet Sherlock breaks down how overlapping functions and C-suite roles are undermining productivity, profitability, and progress.

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Janet Sherlock is a digital and retail executive with a long track record of modernizing organizations, processes, and solutions. She has held various P&L and technology leadership roles at companies such as British Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Guess, and Carters. Most recently she was the chief digital and technology officer at Ralph Lauren, where she was responsible for the global e-commerce strategy and revenue as well as driving digital transformation.

On a recent episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast, I had the opportunity to talk with Sherlock about her career journey, her experience as an adviser to leaders seeking to create efficient, growth-driven organizations, and what it takes to design winning technology careers and organizations. Sherlock’s passion for these disciplines led her to pursue a doctorate degree in organizational change and leadership at the University of …