Podcast Episode
173: Frontline Leadership Development in a Tech Environment – Matthias Nauwelaers
173: Frontline Leadership Development in a Tech Environment – Matthias Nauwelaers
Show Notes
Matthias Nauwelaers, Learning Experience Lead at Imec, joins Michelle Ockers to discuss how Imec is building the capability of its frontline people leaders. In a fast-growing, highly technical R&D environment, consistent leadership is key. Matthias shares how Imec replaced ad hoc, inconsistent manager development with a scalable, structured program grounded in real work, peer support, and behavioural change. Learn how they engaged stakeholders, designed for busy experts, and built momentum through iterative improvement—creating a practical, flexible approach that supports leaders across the globe.
Resources
Matthias Nauwelaers LinkedIn profile
Learning Uncut Elevate 43: Current Practices in Leader Development – Catherine Lombardozzi
Leadership development programs have broad organisational benefits – Rotterdam School of Management (article suggested by Matthias)
Dutch version - Strategic Swiping. Better searching in the world of leadership development. A pocket guide by Prof. Dr. Hannes Leroy & Robrecht Janssens (Dutch version – recommended by Matthias)
English version – Extract from Strategic Swiping. Better searching in the world of leadership development. A pocket guide by Prof. Dr. Hannes Leroy & Robrecht Janssens
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Michelle Ockers
An award-winning speaker, Michelle brings decades of learning and development experience as she interviews business leaders and learning professionals to uncover interesting stories, authentic conversations, and new insights.
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