Magdalena Straub is a seasoned HR expert with 20 years of experience, specializing in empathetic leadership. As the Group Director of People & Purpose at Borg Automotive Sp.z.o.o, she excels in building high-performing teams and uniting people around shared values and purpose. Magdalena believes that the key to team success lies in understanding and practicing appreciation.
She has successfully supported the development of leaders at Borg Automotive, ensuring that talents receive the support needed to foster continuous organizational growth. Previously, she led process optimization at Rigips Saint-Gobain Construction Products Polska, where she spearheaded a transformation process that earned the company a Silver WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Award for excellence in production process management.
Magdalena is also a mentor and speaker, with experience in leading workshops focused on Kaizen methodology and training employees on WCM tools. She was the long-time leader of the People Development pillar and a member of the central People Development team at Saint Gobain’s Gyproc.
Her mission is to help others discover their potential and grow in harmony with themselves. As a mentor and trainer, she also supports women in difficult situations, encouraging them to pursue independence using their natural strengths.
Sample Speaking Topics:
- Appreciation as the foundation for building responsible and innovative teams of the future: How recognition fosters creativity, engagement, and accountability in future-ready teams.
- The new role of HR: creating a culture of responsibility, innovation, and engagement through appreciation: How HR can be a catalyst for positive organizational change through employee recognition practices.
- Effective strategies for identifying and retaining talent through a culture of appreciation in a dynamic manufacturing environment: How building a culture of recognition increases retention and develops employee potential in fast-evolving organizations.
- Appreciation as a tool for improving efficiency, safety, and accountability – learning from mistakes through gratitude: How creating a culture that acknowledges mistakes leads to increased responsibility and innovation.
- Employee wellbeing and the role of appreciation in the context of continuous technological and organizational change: How appreciation positively impacts mental health, wellbeing, and productivity in an era of constant change.
- Change Starts with leadership – appreciation as the basis for leading teams with purpose and values: How leaders can inspire their teams by building on the values of recognition, respect, and shared purpose.
- Appreciation as the key to effective change management during mergers and acquisitions (M&A): How recognizing diverse experiences accelerates the integration process.
Why This Expert:
Magdalena is an experienced HR leader whose practical approach and knowledge gained in the manufacturing industry allow for the effective implementation of team management strategies at every level of the organization. Its solutions are based on responsibility and employee appreciation. She has carried out numerous transformation projects, proving her effectiveness in managing change and building committed teams. If you are looking for a speaker who not only inspires, but also provides specific tools for managing people, Magdalena Straub is the perfect choice.