At Gémo, aware of having to reinvent ourselves in this period of transformation, we have developed new practices of collaborative innovation. The initial idea is to take over the entire path and experience of a collaborator within the organization and regardless of the length of the journey within Gemo. We seek to develop more operational efficiency, performance and individual fulfillment for each of our employees. Collaborative innovation therefore involves managerial innovation, which constitutes a real break in our corporate culture. We train our managers and make their posture evolve towards more horizontality, by positioning their teams next to them, allowing to develop more transversality and expertise. The objectives are to encourage employees to work together

At Gémo, we are convinced of the importance of the development of skills of “how to behave” , beyond the necessary skills of “know-how”.

This managerial innovation is first of all carried out by the management teams, around three strong principles: to release the word of the employees and make the managers aware that the ideas can come from the teams, to train and support the project management methodology, and invite to cultural openness. This materializes in actions like our

Forum Opened in 2017 as a result of which 10 innovative projects have already been created. An example: G’Fait mer, an ephemeral shop located on the beach, to present our collection of bath and beach accessories for the whole family.