Podcast - Episode 18

Human-centric leadership

Is human-centric leadership another buzzword or the game changer when it comes to developing high performing teams? 

A summary of what is included

In the latest episode of our Atlas Copco Group People Podcast, Cecilia Sandberg, SVP Chief Human Resources Officer, and Dorna Eriksson Shafiei, Vice President Talent & Learning, explore the what, how and why of putting human centricity at the core of successful leadership and organizational success.

Human-centric leadership is about placing people at the center of your leadership philosophy. It’s recognizing that businesses are built on human relationships and that leadership is not just about driving performance or hitting targets; it’s about supporting and empowering people to thrive over the long run.

Dorna Eriksson Shafiei, Vice President Talent Management

In agile, cross-functional teams we will lead people that know more than we do. Leaders need to reshape their leadership style to create an environment where the team feel empowered to collaborate and build on each other’s competence. Human-centric leaders should in my view be committed to creating growth opportunities for their team members. This means investing in professional development, offering mentorship, and providing the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Cecilia Sandberg, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

While human-centric leadership may not always produce immediate results – because it is more about long-term investment in people – it absolutely leads to better outcomes in the long run. When employees feel valued, respected, and supported, they are more engaged, more motivated and more committed to the organization’s success.

Tune in and learn about this important topic, especially in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world where it’s easy to lose sight of the human element in leadership.