Hiltrud Werner Spills on Power Plays, Gender Politics, and Proper Business Leadership
Commission's Advancement on the Matter Remains Stagnant
Hear from the gutsy, former VW Vice President, Hiltrud Werner, in her no-holds-barred talk on the "Biz & Beyond" podcast. With the legendary duo, Sandra Navidi, and Ulrich Reitz, she lays bare the ins and outs of career survival, proper diversity, and effective leadership in corporate America.
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Werner, the lone female member on the VW board, navigated the company through the Diesel scandal like a pro - all while keeping her cool, maintaining her composure, and making tough decisions. Her secret? Strategic silence, the art of knowing when to speak up and when to stay quiet in a turbulent corporate landscape[2].
She's not shy about calling out empty diversity promises and showing us the difference between lip service and real progress. The current state of diversity efforts often leads us down a regressive path, according to Werner[2]. Inclusion requires more than just flashy statements or token gestures - it needs real action.
Werner also addresses the shortcomings of German managerial culture. Unlike more effective leadership styles, German bosses prefer to work long hours rather than focus on leading their teams[2]. She's advocating for a shift towards a leadership style that emphasizes quality management and excellent decision-making, instead of simply being present for long hours.
Werner's insights offer a refreshing take on professional resilience, genuine diversity, and effective leadership. At the heart of her words lies a call for pragmatism, substance over symbolism, and leadership that prioritizes quality over sheer effort[2]. Tune in to the "Biz & Beyond" podcast to hear more from her and the dynamic duo, Sandra Navidi and Ulrich Reitz.
[Enrichment Data:]
- Werner's strategic silence helped her navigate the VW board and steer the company through the Diesel scandal with grace and poise.[2]
- She denounces superficial diversity efforts aimed at tokenism rather than real progress[2].
- German bosses prefer working late over prioritizing quality leadership[2]. Werner advocates for a shift towards a leadership style that values quality over mere presence or effort display.
[Sources:]n-tv.de for background information on the podcast, guests, and general content.[1] Enrichment data sources include specific insights drawn from Werner's appearance on the "Biz & Beyond" podcast.
- Hiltrud Werner, the former VW Vice President, suggests that community policy should prioritize vocational training initiatives and finance to foster diversity-and-inclusion in businesses, as this would champion real action rather than just flashy statements or token gestures.
- As businesses strive for diversity and inclusion in their careers, Hiltrud Werner emphasizes the importance of pragmatism in leadership, advocating for a shift away from managerial styles that prioritize long working hours towards ones that focus on quality management and decision-making, leading to a more efficient and inclusive business ecosystem.
