A
A
#1about 2 minutes
The human reality of leading through transformation
Leaders are also learning and growing through transformation, and acknowledging their own limitations is the first step to good leadership.
#2about 2 minutes
Navigating multidimensional transformation in the chemical industry
BASF addresses parallel transformations by first acknowledging the multi-crisis scenario and building a cultural foundation for change.
#3about 5 minutes
Building a winning culture to drive business performance
The new company strategy links performance directly to a 'winning culture' designed to enable value creation for customers and shareholders.
#4about 2 minutes
Overcoming a perfectionist culture rooted in safety
A strong safety-first DNA, while critical, created a perfectionist culture that now challenges the adoption of agile behaviors like prioritizing speed.
#5about 4 minutes
Fostering curiosity for AI in a traditional industry
While not an early adopter, the organization encourages experimentation with AI to improve efficiency while also addressing employee insecurity about the technology.
#6about 6 minutes
Unifying leadership around a common set of behaviors
The company aligns its entire leadership team, from the CEO down, around a single set of 'winning behaviors' to break down silos and drive transformation.
#7about 3 minutes
Using bold language to activate organizational change
Deliberately using strong, polarizing language like 'fight for the best solution' activates discussion and accelerates cultural adoption.
#8about 4 minutes
Redefining HR's role in an AI-enabled organization
HR must transform itself by role-modeling AI adoption and focusing on the human-led aspects of decision-making to enhance its strategic value.
#9about 5 minutes
Embracing curiosity and boldness as key future skills
The final advice emphasizes that curiosity and boldness are the most critical skills for leaders and organizations to cultivate for future success.
Notes and resources
a
Related jobs
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.
Matching moments
04:40 MIN
Implementing a winning culture strategy at BASF
T
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
07:19 MIN
The evolving role of HR in an AI-enabled world
T
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
05:19 MIN
BASF's strategy for multidimensional transformation
B
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
04:48 MIN
The evolving role of HR in the digital age
B
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
03:51 MIN
Navigating AI adoption with curiosity and caution
T
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
02:48 MIN
Defining specific winning behaviors for culture change
B
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
02:25 MIN
A key strategic question for HR leaders
Scaling Talent from Within: How Upskilling Fuels Growth
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
02:15 MIN
Introduction to leadership development at BASF
B
Unlock full access
Log in or set up an account to access this feature and more.
Featured Partners
Related Videos
36:11B
B
36:11T
T
35:11Culture Starts With You: Rethinking Leadership in 2025
Rudi Bauer & Meghan Hennessy
37:38Test
test
28:37HR Tech: An Essential Ingredient for Tech-Driven Business Transformation
Jessie Schofer, Adriaan Kolff, Nazim Unlu & Syed Ali Abbas
28:19AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles
Jeff Hausmann, Jasmin Kaiser, Bernd Datler & Sonja Alvarez
28:09Leading efficiency, empathy, and the human experience with AI
Ming Wu, Alexander Birke, Benjamin Perlzweig & Emmanuel Viale
23:35HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start
Jessie Schofer
Related Articles
View all articles
From learning to earning
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.
Ai-driven
Binderholz GmbH
WEBUILDAI GmbH
Cologne, Germany
Remote
€67-88K
Senior