Vice President of Global Automotive OEM Business @ Henkel | Creating competitive advantage in a world of future mobility | Innovation | Sustainability | E-mobility | Digitalization
Chemistry vs expertise: what’s more important in a team? According to this article, it’s “the vibe is that drives team success. Always.” For the most part, I’d agree with that HOWEVER... ...in the #AutomotiveIndustry, for many roles, technical knowledge is essential. Manufacturing processes, design, materials science, programming, mechanical and electronic engineering are all disciplines that require deep knowledge. Beyond that, for sure, it’s the human connection and a willingness to actively participate in the growth and success of the team that drive change. We’ve had some challenges over the last 18 months. Much of our success in transforming the business has been down to the trust, mutual respect, collaboration and collective effort outlined here as defining ‘good chemistry.’ That chemistry doesn’t happen just because the ‘right’ people are in the same room (virtual or otherwise). It develops over time as the different elements/people bind, blend and grow. As a leader, it’s exciting to influence that process, guided not always by what is on resumes but sometimes by a gut feeling about: 🎇 Who will be a catalyst to spark ideas? 🎇 Who will be a stabilizer to ground us? 🎇 Who could be a binding agent to connect ideas? The article ends with a suggestion to hire based on chemistry which will result in a redesign of the interview process. Of course, we can always improve but Henkel already does a great job of spotting talent and potential, in part because we place a lot of emphasis on doing what is suggested here: actively searching for people who align with our #culture. At Henkel, we all share a passion for chemistry, and I'm always looking at new ways our team can achieve even greater success so I enjoyed reading this – it definitely sparked some ideas! How important do you think team chemistry is? Is it more important than expertise? #TalentManagement #ChangeManagement #BusinessTransformation #Leadership https://ow.ly/WMRX50RTU3V
