#66 The secret to keeping your family business future-ready
This episode was recorded in German.
Strategy interview with Susanne Szczesny-Oßing, CEO of the EWM Group
In this episode of our podcast "Hope Is Not a Strategy," we take on a topic that is critical to the long-term vitality of family businesses. Our guest, Susanne Szczesny-Oßing, CEO of the EWM Group, gives us rare insight into running a leading company in welding technology.
The EWM Group, a family business founded by Susanne Szczesny-Oßing's grandfather, has grown into a technology leader with more than 700 employees. This episode looks at the transformations EWM has gone through to secure its market leadership in a rapidly changing industrial landscape.One central theme of the conversation is the role of innovation and digitalization in corporate strategy. Susanne discusses the challenges EWM faces amid the global shortage of skilled workers, and how the company meets them through continuous innovation and by adapting its processes.Another key point is the importance of involving employees in the strategy process. The episode shows how crucial it is to bring everyone into the company's strategic direction in order to secure its future together. Szczesny-Oßing shares valuable insight into how to build a shared understanding of and commitment to the company's goals.If you're interested in the intersection of leadership, innovation, and employee engagement, this episode offers solid insight into how family businesses can be led successfully into the future.SHOWNOTES
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