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In this #LeadershipDeepDive episode Thomas Mannmeusel, Executive VP Process Optimization & Group CIO of Webasto talks with Hendrik Deckers about the Global Process Organization, unique program that helps Webasto to break the silos. Thomas explains why he is a big fan of decentralization and building networks and how meeting a basketball mentor helped him to understand the business world better. He also believes that transforming traditional team structures is key to achieve better business results: \n\n\u2705 Building cross-functional teams\n\u2705 Leveraging data to boost productivity\n\u2705 Giving importance to flawless communication \n\nThomas takes his leadership to another level and redefines the role of CIO by acting as the \u201cglue\u201d among all corporate functions. \u201eIf you make others successful it will eventually pay back\u201d, he says. Don\u2019t miss this amazing leadership lesson and watch the whole interview! \n\nEvery year CIONET nominates top CxOs as finalists of the European Digital Leader of the Year. Thomas represents Germany in the B2B category.\n\nTable of contents:\n\n01:04 | Introduction and Thomas Mannmeusel\u2019s background\n05:11 | About Webasto \n06:46 | Drivers of change \n09:05 | Global Process Organization (GPO) Program \n13:05 | Benefits of GPO implementation\n14:42 | Methodologies used in GPO\n18:30 | GPO \u2013 from opportunity to reality\n21:55 | Focus on future and benefits of changes\n23:25 | Benefits of data\n25:46 | Webasto\u2019s IT Organization\n27:52 | The impact of pandemic on the work organization\n30:55 | AR & AI \n32:25 | Thomas\u2019 role within the company\n33:36 | Changing role of CIO\n37:35 | Thomas\u2019 management style\n41:01 | Attracting top talents\n44:57 | Thomas\u2019 leadership style\n47:18 | Ways to relax\n50:58 | MBTI: the Campaigner\n53:30 | Core values & mentors\n57:55 | The best & the worst moments in life\n01:02:20 | Secret to happiness & personal mantra\n01:04:52 | Advice for people starting out