It has been three years since Stefan May took over as head of Continental in France.
The German leader has a long experience within the manufacturer of tires and automotive equipment.
In France, Continental employs 6,000 people at thirteen industrial sites and trains 400 young people a year.
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LE FIGARO.
- Continental is a German company.
Does this imply a particular management culture?
Stefan MAY.
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In 2007, the company I worked for was taken over by Continental.
Two entities from the same country but a different culture: at Continental, the hierarchy is flat.
This does not prevent respect between people, but the absence of too many hierarchical levels allows everyone to address everyone.
This is valuable in terms of autonomy.
Isn't it wishful thinking to want to remove hierarchical barriers?
The current period is turbulent.
Faced with difficulties, it is necessary to be disruptive, to transform.
How…
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