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Webinar Recording: How Bayer Is Transitioning 100,000 People to Self-Management

Pim de Morree
Written by Pim de Morree November 24, 2024

A few weeks ago, we hosted a fascinating conversation about one of the boldest corporate transformations happening right now. Michael (Chief Catalyst), Lars (Pharma Division), and Timm (External Support) joined us to discuss how Bayer—a 160-year-old life sciences giant—is revolutionizing how they work. They shared raw insights about their journey to transform 100,000 people from traditional hierarchy to dynamic shared ownership. In today's post, I share the full recording so you can hear it straight from the source.

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