The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business Evolving Culture for Industry Success with Bonnie Tully of Evonik
From transforming control room roles to managing "startup hangovers," Bonnie Tully's journey in the chemical industry is a masterclass in navigating complexity and fostering innovation. As COO of Evonik, Bonnie shares her insights with host Victoria Meyer on the evolution of industry roles, the critical importance of middle management, and future trends involving AI and project-centric environments.
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Bonnie's recount of her experience in setting up a plant in Singapore, managing a diverse team, and implementing a multicultural work environment highlights the intricacies of global operations. Victoria and Bonnie explore the shift towards self-managing employees, the essential role of middle management in maintaining company cohesion, and strategies for attracting top talent in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Join us to learn more about the following topics this week:
- Bonnie Tully's career origin, evolution, and the 3 biggest changes she's seen in the chemical industry in the span of her career
- Transformation of chemical industry roles
- Trends in the chemical industry and looking to the future: what's next?
- Setting up culture from scratch and the "startup hangover"
- Tackling the talent attraction perspective, creating a unified culture, and social media's role
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