Empowering Environment Equality drives innovation: Marriott International + Purpose + Autonomy At Marriott International, unlocking innovation means empowering the future leaders of tomorrow. That’s why the company launched Training, greater flexibility and commitment to work-life balance the Voyage Global Leadership Development are the most powerful drivers of an innovation mindset. This area program—an award-winning program offering is where there is the greatest opportunity for impact, as it resources and support for future company accounts for 70 percent of innovation mindset gains. Employees leaders across Marriott International’s hotel are empowered by a shared sense of purpose paired with brands. Additionally, the company’s Emerging autonomy, which helps them reach their individual potential. Leaders program has rapidly accelerated the advancement of women and minorities to Get clear on purpose: Ensure that employees know the purpose senior leadership positions. Marriott of their organization and how their work aligns with it. International’s deep commitment to the professional development of its diverse Fiercely promote flexible working: Have the leadership team set a employee population has allowed it to put positive example around work-life balance. Use technology to enable innovation at the center of its growth strategy. people to have more say over where, when and how they work. It continues to reshape travel and leisure and attract the next generation of travelers by Train effectively: Offer employees engaging and flexible training launching new brands, creating tech-centric programs so they can acquire skills for the future. guest experiences and fostering unique Let people be themselves: Don’t ask employees to conform when partnerships, including one with Alibaba in China. it comes to appearance; encourage inclusion in every way. 23 GETTING TO EQUAL 2019: CREATING A CULTURE THAT DRIVES INNOVATION