Dossier
problem anticipation
Coverage of problem anticipation in the Nexus archive.
- Chipotle’s COO takes employees to dinner every week to spot his next leaders—here are the 4 traits he’s seeking
Chipotle’s COO, Jason Kidd, hosts weekly dinners with employees to identify potential leaders, seeking four key traits: teamwork, ownership of outcomes, problem anticipation, and problem-solving skills. The company promoted 23,000 employees in 2025, with most leadership roles filled internally.
- Chipotle's COO uses team dinners to spot potential leaders. These are the 4 qualities he looks for.
Chipotle's COO, Jason Kidd, uses team dinners to identify potential leaders by observing four key traits: collaborative teamwork, ownership of outcomes, problem anticipation, and strong problem-solving skills. All regional vice president promotions last year were internal, and Chipotle plans to open 370 new restaurants this year.