People, Power, Progress: Scania's Sustainable Journey
Paul Meadows, Commercial Training Manager at Scania, brings his extensive experience from the automotive sector to the premium trucking industry. In this episode of the Leap Forward podcast, Paul delves into Scania's exciting journey towards electrification, emphasizing the vital role of human skills in our rapidly evolving, tech-driven future.
Discover how Scania maintains its premium brand promise while navigating these significant industry shifts. Paul also shares insights into the power of curiosity and effective training as key drivers for organizational success.
00:00
Introduction.
01:50
Scania's 60th anniversary and shift to electrification.
03:30
Paul's role as Commercial Training Manager and people as competitive edge.
05:30
Paul's career journey and joining Scania from automotive.
07:00
Scania's positive work environment and development opportunities.
09:30
Navigating electrification and leveraging Triton Group's strength.
12:45
The shift from B2C to B2B and the importance of relationships.
16:00
Scania's core focus and adapting to technological innovation.
19:45
The importance of a culture of curiosity in learning.
23:15
Leveraging AI as a tool and overcoming fear of technology.
27:00
Measuring success in L&D beyond basic metrics.
33:00
The critical role of "human skills" in a tech-driven future.
44:00
Advice: patience, trust the journey, networking, and curiosity.
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