Transforming Bosch Power Tools: A chat with Jochen Goeser about Leadership and Agile
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Ever wondered what happens when a top consultant from Accenture shifts gears to steer Bosch Power Tools through a transformative Agile journey? This episode is your chance to discover the fascinating career of Jochen, who traded in his 12-year tenure at Accenture for a pivotal role in revolutionizing a 20,000-strong division of Bosch. Jochen shares his motivations behind this significant career move and offers a peek into his current sabbatical pursuits.
What does true leadership look like in the world of Agile transformations? Jochen provides an insightful answer, emphasizing that it all starts with self-belief and personal accountability. Listen as he recounts a pivotal moment from his career leading a multicultural, multinational team, where bringing everyone together physically fostered essential trust and empathy. We dive deep into the common misconceptions surrounding Agile methodologies in large corporations, highlighting the crucial elements for successful implementation.
Agile practices are often shrouded in buzzwords and complex frameworks, but Jochen cuts through the noise to emphasize their core philosophy: adaptability and iterative processes. Trust, transparency, and cross-functionality are the cornerstones of creating human-centered organizations capable of extraordinary results. Hear about the challenges and rewards of challenging the status quo in business practices, and how prioritizing people within organizations leads to transformative outcomes. As we wrap up, we share our excitement for future collaborations and thank our listeners for their engagement in this enlightening discussion.
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1. Transforming Bosch Power Tools: A chat with Jochen Goeser about Leadership and Agile (00:00:00)
2. Leadership Style and Background Journey (00:00:02)
3. Personal Leadership and Agile Transformation (00:08:56)
4. Navigating Agile Leadership Evolution (00:15:07)
5. Challenging the Status Quo Journey (00:26:21)
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