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Andreas Douglas, Site Leader & Engineering Director in Waltham, MA, works to foster an inclusive environment ripe for innovation with collaboration, trust, and institutional knowledge transfer. Acknowledge the need for time to explore without constraint. Strive for the space to experiment and think outside of the box.
When it comes to startups, the failure rate is high. "grow," our internal incubator and platform for global startups and intrapreneurs, helps identify problems and develop high performing teams to rapidly provide global business solutions. Julia Endroes, marketing manager, aims to change associate mindsets around failure: ?Project exits are frequent and should not be viewed as a negative. Failing fast and failing often allows us to learn quickly, and that is a win." https://bit.ly/3hOW2q9
To encourage experimentation and empower employees to cultivate big ideas, Invigoration Day was born: A day to work on topics adjacent to normal work, like learning new technology. Using machine learning to detect gasoline combustion knock, calibration engineers Pra Wicaksana and Tushar Parulekar use Invigoration Day to continue their exploration of new techniques. To learn more about Invigoration Day, click the link below.
With a desire to identify and develop individuals who have leadership potential within their division, HR associates Tracy Huber, Bonnie Scherwitz, Michelle Verkerke, and program manager Sarah Balal created a 12-month Talent Incubator Program. Program members are assigned a mentor and group project combining lean start-up and design thinking to explore business opportunities outside of core business. To learn more, click the link below.
Kevin Wasielewski, Dremel Project Leader, enjoys working on consumer products, especially power tools. Being a part of a global has allowed Kevin the opportunity to travel throughout the world and experience other cultures. "I have the opportunity to pursue my passion in engineering with the development of new, innovative products. The best part is seeing ideas come to fruition with the final product on store shelves or in the hands of users."
Tyler Crowley, Senior Analyst, Business Process Integration, started his Bosch career as a Logistics Intern. Now, he cultivates point of use solutions by mobilizing the power of data and process automation to promote connectivity. “Learning and using disruptive software is an important step into the future of work and the digital age, requiring social intelligence, complex critical thinking and creative problem solving. My team is virtual and mobile, so our ‘office’ consists of what we can carry, which has instilled a focus on getting things done efficiently and effectively.”
Originally from Afghanistan, Frishta Stinson, Customer Relationship and Pricing Manager, holds diversity and inclusion efforts close to her heart. “My experience as a Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador has increased my awareness of how leading by example impacts social influence within teams. People will exceed expectations if you value and respect their opinions.”
As a San Francisco 49ers loving retired Army veteran, Kyle Redding, Senior Data Security Analyst, was looking for the stability of an innovative and privately held company. 7 years later, Kyle is still with Bosch because of its culture of openness and trust. “People are receptive to new and disruptive ideas. There is no fear of being open, which is a perfect fit with my passion for entrepreneurship.”
Avid runner and reader, Michelle Balcerzak, eCommerce Brand Manager, enjoys spending time out on the water, hiking trails, and educating others on the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. "My colleagues and team have been extremely receptive and supportive. It is encouraging to work in a positive environment where people value my contributions and thoughts."
Being a part of the diversity and inclusion initiative has given Erick Valenzuela, Access and Identity Management Expert, the opportunity to see not just the business side of Bosch, but a community where people work as a family to achieve great things. “I’m in a company environment where my ideas and contributions are taken seriously no matter who I choose to love.”
