How Collaboration and Creativity Is Nurtured Cross-Functionally at On

The first iteration of global sportswear brand On began when former triathlete, Olivier Bernhard, strapped a garden hose to the bottom of his shoes.

Bernhard was experimenting with various household items to find a sole that would offer better support when running. That experiment formed the basis of On’s trademarked Cloudtec technology that features in every pair of On sneakers — and led to the growth of a business valued at $7 billion…