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Balancing Safety and Innovation in Corporate Culture
The B2B Engagement Podcast with Dräger
Guest: Jan Hegewald, Head of Sales & Service Safety Technology at Dräger
Hosted by Gavin Finn
Produced by Dana Polihovsky
Original music by Andrew Strout
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In this episode of the B2B Engagement podcast, Gavin Finn is joined by Jan Hegewald, Head of Sales and Service for Safety Technology at Dräger. The conversation delves into how a people-centered culture drives innovation in technical companies. Jan shares his insights on balancing empathy and customer-centricity with the technical rigor required by safety standards.
- People-Centered Innovation: Emphasizing a culture that integrates empathy with technology to foster innovation and effectiveness.
- Balancing Risk and Innovation: Encouraging risk-taking and innovation while upholding non-negotiable standards.
- Diverse Leadership Styles: Implementing leadership strategies that cater to diverse team needs, focusing on both ‘hunters’ and ‘farmers’ in sales and innovation roles.
- Adapting to Change: Addressing how macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges influence strategy and the importance of designing adaptable systems.
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