Discover how Herding GmbH’s management philosophy, shared by CEO Fabian Schünke, fosters collaboration and intrinsic motivation among employees by eliminating individual performance targets.
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A new podcast episode of “State of Process Automation” was published on Jun 16, 2024:
Overview:
Fabian Schünke, CEO of Herding GmbH Filtertechnik, discusses in a recent podcast how eliminating individual performance targets fosters high performance and collaboration among employees. His approach emphasizes understanding market needs and creating conditions for team autonomy.
Core content:
- Fabian Schünke criticized the practice of setting individual goals while demanding teamwork, calling it hypocritical.
- He shared how removing individual targets has led to a culture of accountability and high motivation at Herding GmbH.
- Management’s role shifts to creating an environment that fosters collaboration rather than merely controlling employee performance.
- Shünke advocates for the management to act as a connector between employee initiatives and market demands.
- He notes that this strategy helps unlock potential often lost in traditional hierarchical structures.
Learnings:
- Understanding the market’s needs can help management facilitate better employee performance and satisfaction.
- Teams thrive under a collaborative framework that supports personal initiative over strict individual metrics.
- Eliminating individual targets can lead to a more motivated workforce focused on shared goals.
- Effective management can transform workplace culture by prioritizing collaboration and intrinsic motivation.
- By redefining management’s role, companies can harness untapped potential within teams.
The original content was published in German.