Transformational Leadership
Driving Transformational Leadership for Lasting Organizational Change
Leadership that fosters transformation is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Without visionary leadership, organizations may struggle to adapt to cultural shifts, manage change, or nurture the talent necessary for future success. Transformational leadership doesn’t just guide teams—it shapes culture, drives change, and empowers individuals to achieve long-lasting success. With a deep focus on cultural transformation, change management, and talent development, I provide organizations with the strategic leadership needed to create an environment of growth, innovation, and resilience.
Reference Examples
Cultural Transformation:
Transforming IT Perception and Innovation Culture:
IT within a global FMCG company was perceived as a burden rather than a strategic partner, hindering its ability to contribute to business growth.
Led a cultural transformation initiative that rebranded IT as a strategic business enabler, integrating continuous improvement practices and future-ready collaborative tools. Implemented leadership engagement strategies to align IT with business objectives.
Significantly improved IT’s reputation, leading to increased collaboration between IT and business units. IT became a trusted partner in driving business success.
Change Management and Facilitation:
Driving Business Impact through Change
IT development within the organization was focused on technical feasibility metrics, prioritizing often the quantity of apps delivered rather than their business impact.
Led a change management program to refocus IT development on delivering high-impact applications. This included retraining teams on business-oriented design principles, implementing new success metrics aligned with business outcomes, and establishing continuous feedback loops with end-users to ensure alignment with operational needs.
Successfully shifted the development focus, leading to a 50% increase in the adoption of IT solutions by business units. Several key applications directly contributed to significant cost savings and revenue growth, reinforcing the strategic value of IT in driving business success.
Talent Development:
Developing Future Leaders through Talent Development:
Nestlé's commitment to youth development necessitated the integration of young professionals into the workforce to build the next generation of leaders.
Launched a rotational program within the Innovation division, embedding Youth Initiative candidates into project teams. Provided targeted mentorship, leadership opportunities, and hands-on experience to ensure their growth was directly aligned with the company’s strategic needs and real-world challenges.
All participants achieved significant career advancements, with many securing key roles within Nestlé or its strategic partners. The program became a benchmark for talent development, solidifying Nestlé’s reputation as a leader in youth empowerment and innovation.
Voices of Trust
Karma Morcos
Growth & Innovation at Nestlé R&D Accelerator
Joern recruited me into the team and the Nestlé world as a young graduate. Since then, he trusted me to lead significant innovation programs. He gave me the creative freedom to contribute to the team's vision in a way which suites me best, and allows me to apply my strengths. Above all, I am grateful for Joern, who as a strong team leader knows how to create an enjoyable team spirit where each member feels comfortable to be themselves. This spirit he fostered which I hope to carry with me through the rest of my career.
Let’s Collaborate for Change
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