Overview
"It was the most fun event I attended after I joined Amazon" -Amazon Employee
Amazon hires MBAs from across the country to join a three year leadership development program. Program participants benefit from training, mentorship, and a large network of peers.
Zealyst collaborated with the Program Leadership team to plan a targeted, customized huddle for 100 program participants with the primary goal of strengthening social connections across departments.
Objectives
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Strengthen social connections across departments
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Foster peer-to-peer mentoring by strategically matching individuals
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Identify common interests among participants via Zealyst’s data management and event planning service
- Host a unique, fun event that energizes program participants
Results
94% of huddle attendees agreed that the stated purpose to build new connections across departments was achieved.
88% of huddle attendees said they would be eager to attend a future Zealyst huddle.
“It was nice meeting new individuals with similar and different backgrounds. I believe this experience will help me determine who to reach out to for different requests as well”