"See how a global manufacturer turned underperformance into growth, strengthened leadership alignment, and reconnected teams across continents. Part 1 shares the case study ; Part 2 reflects on the lessons learned for leaders driving complex change." Context A global manufacturer of electronic components was facing sustained underperformance, fragmented operations, and low trust between business units and the centre. Years of siloed working had diluted the group’s identity, w

"See how a global manufacturer turned underperformance into growth, strengthened leadership alignment, and reconnected teams across continents. Part 1 shares the case study; Part 2 reflects on the lessons learned for leaders driving complex change." This two-part case study explores how a global manufacturer in mission-critical electronics reversed underperformance, strengthened cross-site collaboration, and re-established a unified organisational identity. Part 1: The Case S

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