
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership Transformation at Siemens: Siemens is undergoing a profound shift in leadership, focusing on equipping leaders to navigate global disruptions with adaptability and innovation.
- The LEAP Program’s Impact: The LEAP program fosters situational leadership, emphasising practical applications of learning, continuous iteration of content, and creating a ripple effect through its network-driven approach.
- People-Centric Leadership: A people-first approach is at the heart of Siemens’ leadership strategy, prioritising empathy, team dynamics, and the evolving needs of a technology-driven world.
- Continuous Learning and Humility: Effective leadership requires a commitment to lifelong learning, humility, and the ability to embrace and adapt to new challenges.
- Leadership’s Future Relevance: As technology continues to transform industries, the role of leaders will remain crucial in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a human-centric perspective.
Authors:
Stefan Remhof is Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He has profound expertise in the fields of global mobility, expat management and international assignments.
Dr. Matthias Reuter is the SVP and Global Head of Siemens Leadership Excellence, responsible for developing Siemens leaders at all levels and transforming leadership to enable digital transformation. Before taking on this role, Matthias served as the Global Learning and Transformation Manager at Siemens, where he led learning solutions and co-created digital capability-building initiatives across the company.
Doris Wang is a Leadership Development Professional in the People & Organization department at Siemens Headquarters. She is responsible for designing and rolling out leadership development and talent development initiatives globally and in China. Doris has extensive experience in talent and leadership development as well as international mobility in both China and Germany. Before joining Siemens, she gained nearly 10 years of experience in human capital consulting.