Examines the role of General Mills in the formation and management of Huddle Hawthorne. Huddle was in Hawthorne in North Minneapolis, who in 1997 was plagued with high rates of crime and poverty. Huddle was a forum held on the first Thursday of each month. His goal was to improve the livability of the area of Hawthorne by pooling resources, expertise and perspective residents, educators, law enforcement, business, and social workers, elected officials and members of the religious community. This has been discussed, and focused on solving the problems affecting the community. In late 2002, he faced the resignation of its leader, Reatha King, former president and current Chairman of the General Mills Foundation, which was revered throughout the community. General Mills and Huddle have focused on developing a transition plan and a new model of leadership for Huddle. "Hide
by Diane Barrett, Sheila McCarthy Leddy Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: January 24, 2003. Prod. #: 303067-PDF-ENG
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