Description:

Curiosity, passion and altruism. What do all of these have in common? These are characteristics to describe a movement within 3M of change agents focussed on raising the innovation level within 3M. Kim Johnson is the corporate catalyst who leads this grass roots organization with a vision to empower the creative potential of all individuals within 3M, across business units and across career paths. Using the Innovative Organization framework from Dr. Charlie Prather, the 3M Grass Roots Innovation Team (GRIT) engages in activities around three core areas: environment, education and application.

Kim has over 15 years experience in grass roots related efforts that vary from project management to new product development to creativity. Her role within 3M ranges from a corporate project consultant and facilitator, as well as efforts directed at organizational transformation, knowledge transfer and change management directed toward a focus on creating a learning organization. Kim has consulted and worked with industry counterparts at DuPont, P&G, Corning, TI, Hewlett-Packard, American Express and numerous others.