13:43-16:08 Mixing Expertise with Human Creativity in Model Constructing — Kirkham emphasizes that whereas expertise performs a vital position in PepsiCo’s operations, the creativity and human perception behind it are what actually deliver these improvements to life. The mixing of expertise ought to complement, not substitute, the inventive human components that make model interactions genuinely participating and genuine.
25:18-27:55 Putting a Stability Between World Consistency and Native Relevance — Kirkham highlights the fragile steadiness PepsiCo should preserve between international consistency and native market relevance. He makes use of the success of PepsiCo’s zero-sugar drinks in Europe for instance, the place strategic choices to give attention to particular product messaging led to market management. This expertise underscores the significance of tailoring methods to the distinctive dynamics of every market whereas upholding the core values of the worldwide model.