Automotive Change Management

Driving innovation through automotive leadership training

The pace of change in the automotive sector is rapidly increasing, and we are witnessing accelerating technological transformation and changing consumer tastes and demands. This has resulted in an industry that bears little resemblance to the reality from a decade or two ago.

Across the globe, there are already vehicles that directly consume no petroleum-based fuel, that can navigate busy city streets without human intervention, and that serve not just a single owner but hundreds or thousands of ride-sharers.

In our experience, the current challenges facing the automotive industry include:

Supply chain disruptions and the semiconductor shortage
Upskilling EV technicians and the switch to electric vehicles
Shifting societal trends, with many people seeking alternatives to their everyday car use

To succeed in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, automotive organizations need to balance tactical short-term actions with long-term initiatives. These should align with a broader strategic vision, such as partnering with tech companies to deliver customer-centric digital services.

The themes we are picking up from working with OEMs and other players in the automotive industry include the following:

Building capability for more effective, focused conversations to support problem-solving and innovation ('dialogue for change')
Making hybrid working more effective across the organization
Leadership agility in the face of uncertainty (including empowering people through a coaching approach, such as our executive coaching for leaders)
The critical role of diversity in the future of organizations

We are experts in creating agents of change, cultures of innovation, and leaders who thrive when confronted with ambiguity. We have created unique development solutions to suit the needs of our automotive client portfolio, which includes Carview, Jaguar Land Rover, Goodyear Dunlop, and Forvia.

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Results across the automotive sector

The measurable success of our leadership development programs is reflected in the powerful results achieved by our clients in the automotive industry across business growth, leadership effectiveness, and team collaboration.

Business ROI: A 131% stock market value increase in the two years following 2000+ managers participating in an automotive leadership development program.

Empowering leaders: 80% of leaders improved their ability to include and trust their teams and reduce micro-management. 

Early talent: 14% improvement in graduate competency levels when measured against their internal behavioral framework.

Collaboration and innovation: communication between departments became easier and more effective, with a sense of solidarity among managers.

Strategic planning: "There's a real sense of us identifying, connecting, and working together as an Executive Team. We left feeling collectively excited and energized in the significant work that has been progressed to shape the future direction for our business."

Change management in the automotive industry

Change management in the automotive industry

The days of employees following a single leader are over. The growing need for new skill sets means you need to attract and retain diverse talent, managing the transition from traditional manufacturing to a future-ready workforce capable of embracing change and driving innovation.

Our consultants will work with you to understand both your long-term strategy and immediate tactical actions. Only once we have a clear picture of what success looks like in your unique context, will we design a custom automotive management training program. Your leaders, teams and talent will engage in a training journey that is hands-on, impactful, and focused on delivering tangible outcomes. At Impact, we can help you navigate change management by empowering your teams and ensuring smooth transitions that deliver real results. This process is designed to benefit both individual growth and your company’s progress.

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