Maria Salkeld and Nicki Seignot have created a centrally managed coaching team at Asda whose impact is being felt across the business. But it is only one of several, hugely successful coaching and mentoring projects devised by this talented duo. It’s a tough environment for Britain’s supermarkets right now. The struggling economy and the horsemeat scandal have affected consumer buying habits, and supermarkets face serious competition from discount chains. Success – survival even – in such a competitive environment, requires strategic thinking, innovation and an ability to keep up...