Josef Martens has over 10 years of executive experience in tech companies, and has worked in a wide range of STEM industries. With a PhD in physics, several patents in OLED display technology, and experiencing the agony and ecstasy of launching a spin-off company, he has seen many stages of innovation and tech processes. He leverages this experience in his consulting for tech companies and STEM organizations.
Our typical clients are smart and accomplished. Data are important in their operations. The left brain hemisphere is fully engaged in decision-making. They have three recurring challenges:
- Leadership: technical professionals have the key skills that are essential to master the technical areas in their industry. Yet, they often reach their limitations when put into a leadership or customer-facing position.
- Culture: we are currently operating in what is essentially a zero percent unemployment economy. Attracting and retaining staff is increasingly difficult. This is especially true for critical skill areas in tech organizations. Creating a culture where employees can fully engage and have a remarkable experience is key to attracting and retaining talent.
- Growth: in an accelerating marketplace with increasing competition, organizations must be agile, develop the skills and tools to embrace uncertainty and exploit change as an opportunity. Innovation, disruption and change are the avenues to achieve sustainable growth.
What most organizations don’t realize is that there is a common thread connecting these three challenges. Tackling each challenge hinges on the same core leadership principles. As we focus on one challenge, success becomes pervasive and impacts the other areas. Our approach follows these three steps:
- Conveying the most effective tools and techniques that leaders need to increase performance
- Focusing on developing strategies that have long term impact
- Coach and sustaining a leadership mindset that fosters a culture of creativity and engagement
As our clients follow this approach, the results are nothing short of astounding. Clients experience double-digit growth, increased client acquisitions rates and noticeable culture changes. Let’s start a conversation, so that your organization can join our list of successful clients.