Leadership vacuum and motivation crisis
A global high-tech market leader struggled with a lack of leadership, pandemic slumps and a shattered corporate culture. The matrix structure with global reporting lines exacerbated communication problems, while shareholders demanded an increase in performance.
Many construction sites and lack of prospects
The challenges were manifold: a lack of local leadership due to pandemic-related travel restrictions, a demotivated workforce after job cuts and a subsequent drop in performance, and an inefficient matrix structure that slowed down decisions through global reporting lines.
Levers of realignment
The interim CTO relied on clear strategic levers: He strengthened local leadership through integration into the Global Board, created transparency and built trust through open communication. He also drove forward a production program with a growth target of +50% and initiated a reorganization to find solutions more quickly.
From Analysis to Operational Excellence
Operational implementation included leadership coaching for managers, global workshops, departmental reorganizations to increase efficiency, and a new procurement concept. More open communication, combined with regular newsletters, also created a new foundation of trust.
