Medtronic: Doing Just What the Doctors Order
Executive Summary
Medtronic has recruited physician opinion leaders for strategic management positions in most of its operating divisions. The company believes this strategy will help bring them closer to customers and expedite the bedside-to-bench process for developing new products.
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