In this episode of Change Talks, I sit down with Jakub Vetrovec, a seasoned change management professional who has led transformations across global industries.
With a career that includes consultancy roles at the TATA Group in Mumbai and London, and currently driving change for Germany’s Schaeffler Group, Jakub brings a unique perspective on why Europe struggles to keep up with English-speaking countries in the race for change.
We discuss:
🎙️ Why Europe’s manufacturing mindset makes companies more resistant to change compared to open, adaptable cultures in English-speaking countries.
🎙️ The role of self-taught change leaders when schools fail to provide formal change management education.
🎙️ Project management vs. change management: understanding the distinctions and overlaps.
🎙️ The disconnect between corporate presentations and real-world implementation.
🎙️ Busting myths about change toolbox across industries.
🎙️ Building trust and credibility as a change leader in any organization.
🎙️ The debate over establishing a central change office vs. promoting a company-wide change culture.
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