Tobias Steffelbauer

Apple didn’t do it, xiaomi did it. Copying the Germans car makers and adding modern user experience on top, all for an incredible price. So far so good, German car manufacturers, what’s your next move ? ♟️ #xiaomi #automotiveindustry #automotivenews #automotivetechnology

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++ This is Not a Post for Sympathy, But a Crucial Reminder that taking care of ourselves should always be priority number one. ++ Last December, I arrived in Łódź for business in the early hours of the morning, only to be hit by severe tooth pain. The kind that makes you rush to the emergency room, desperate for relief. Little did I know, this was just the beginning. Back in Romania, where I was having my "work abroad" stint, my partner took me to the dentist. What we discovered was far more serious than I could have imagined: a severe issue with my upper jaw that, if left untreated, could lead to facial collapse. The reality of this hit hard. I had to undergo surgery, and the process is still ongoing. Just this Monday, I underwent another procedure. Now, I find myself living, working, and traveling with a swollen face and temporarily missing a frontal tooth until the end of the month. This experience has taught me a crucial lesson: taking care of ourselves is non-negotiable. As someone with dental phobia, I realize my fear could have put me in an even tougher situation. Ignoring our health can have serious consequences, and it's a stark reminder that we must always prioritize our well-being. So just just keep this in mind; in our fast-paced lives, it's easy to put off those check-ups, to ignore that persistent pain, or to let fear dictate our actions. But we owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to stay on top of our health. Self-care is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Stay healthy, stay proactive, and remember: your health is your most valuable asset. 💪💼💖 #HealthFirst #SelfCare #ProactiveLiving #PersonalExperience

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🚨 You need a solution to achieve significant cost savings while becoming more innovative? Here’s your answer! Watch the video [1min] and join the Meeting! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Venture Clienting is the most cost-effective and focused method for quickly identifying innovations and solving internal challenges. This strategy enables companies to find solutions in record time and test them in a feasibility study before deciding on implementation. Benefits of Venture Clienting: Speed: Identify solutions within weeks instead of enduring lengthy procurement processes. Cost Savings: Testing through a feasibility demonstration is significantly cheaper than extensive requirements documentation and protracted proposals. Direct Comparison: Evaluate multiple solutions side by side to determine which delivers the greatest impact. Many companies identify problems but hesitate to seek external solutions. When they do, the process of receiving proposals can take an excessively long time, consuming both time and money. With Venture Clienting, you can efficiently test solutions through rapid procurement processes and quickly decide which to implement. This approach dramatically saves both time and costs. Join now and discover how you can overcome your challenges!

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The GenAI discussion in Automotive is everywhere, from boardrooms to the coffee kitchen - yet how to best get started and scale GenAI initiatives across the business? From over 300 delivered GenAI projects at Capgemini Invent we derived 10 Hidden Secrets on proven approaches and considerations. Use these learnings to accelerate your GenAI journey and bring to life exceptional customer experiences and business value in your organization! If you want to know more on how Capgemini Invent can support your journey as a recognized leader in CX Strategy Consulting and AI Services - please don't hesitate to get in touch with myself or our other GenAI Automotive experts: Tim Eberhard, Martin Rauh, Robby Henkelmann, Johanna B. M. Hoffmann, Jennifer Ludwig #GetTheFutureYouWant #GenAI #Automotive

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On my way to Automotive Day today! The fact that I’m running late because of a traffic jam shows how much the industry has to change. Let’s not only talk about how to build better vehicles faster, but especially about innovating and delivering value to the customer #automotive #lean #agile

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Working with German OEMs on a Mobility (you still say Automobile) Strategy since 2008. They know since 15 years or more what they have to do: they just have to do it. The CxU has stood in the way of innovation in mobility and energy for over 16 years - transportation ministers and the VDA have torpedoed all chances of change: bringing us up to this point. And you continue to ask the wrong people for strategy, and have the wrong people to execute: and anyone aware and watching this sees that the VDA and yourself are complicit.

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🔇 Why You Should Use the Silencio App 🔇 In a world that's becoming increasingly noisy—both literally and digitally—finding moments of peace and clarity is essential for our well-being and productivity. Enter Silencio, the app designed to give you control over your environment and reward you. Check out this Video 📽️

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+++ Vote for Provocative Disruption in Customer Engagement +++ The voting for Customer Engagement Industry Champion 2024 ends on May 30th. If you believe in bold, disruptive approaches that redefine customer experiences, your vote can make a difference. Winning this award celebrates innovative strategies that challenge the status quo and inspire change. It amplifies the mission to create transformative customer interactions and build a legacy of human connection and inclusivity. If you resonate with my vision of being a provocative disrupter, please cast your vote. Let's set new standards and shape a more engaging future together. Vote here by adding a comment 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/enMxz45w ContactCenterWorld #IndustryChampion #DisruptOrDie #CustomerEngagement #CustomerExperience

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Now online: State-of-Innovation #8 with Katharina A. F. Lowinski, founder of ryvr.me and former innovation manager with Volkswagen AG:  "How to innovate in a non-core business area – lessons from an innovator in the automotive industry" 🚗   In this episode Katharina shares her experience with building up a digital platform 👩‍💻 out of the core business of a leading automotive company. Short spoiler: when you burn for an idea 💡, make sure to make the management excited about it, as you need them to sponsor your idea. Pick one person that likes your product and can help you raise your voice. It's also important that such a promotor can make sure you have access to resources and experts in the organization. Support is needed if you want to create something new.    What to expect from that Episode 🎙:  - What is the rational to innovate in a non-core business?  - Why it is important for a car manufacturer to think about mobility as a whole!  - How to keep the fire burning even in bad weather!    A very important question that we are discussing is "what exactly is the core business?", as that is the ultimate question to gain understanding on what a "non-core business" would be. Is a navigation service core or non-core for a car manufacturer? What about helping people arriving on time at a meeting in urban areas? What about helping people to organize a weekend trip with friends? There are many "jobs-to-be-done" where a car may play an important role. In all of these examples people cannot get the whole job done just by using a car. It takes planning, preparation, knowing how to execute a travel, monitoring, and knowing how to modify a travel or the mode of transportation. And not to forget about "the last mile" when finishing a travel (at the point of destination). A car manufacturer may decide if any of these jobs or job steps are considered "core business" or if that term only covers an existing product that currently generates revenues (e.g. car sales). Depending on how a company defines its core business (e.g. the existing line of products, or the core job that is being supported with different solutions) may change how innovation is being managed, focused and budgeted. In a nutshell: Innovating in a non-core business is first of all a question of how you define it, and then a question of how to create a mindset towards helping customers get their jobs done better;)    What do you think? Looking forward your comments 😀   Find the full episode here:  https://lnkd.in/dSGuPF6D   #stateofinnovation #mobility #automotive #opportunitydiscovery #customercentricity #outcomedriveninnovation 

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🤖 They drive Data & AI to value. The Data:Lab team in Munich is pioneering in the field of artificial intelligence. With practical research and development, they have created many technological and methodological foundations for the AI use cases that we have implemented as Global IT. Always under the premise of value contribution to our company. Now we are scaling what has been achieved. Integrated into our ONE STRONG GLOBAL NETWORK, we make well aligned use of the know-how and capacities in our entire IT organization. This will make us even faster and more efficient in the rollout of AI applications. The topic of Data & AI is gaining momentum throughout the Group, in all brands, regions and business areas. And all together, we drive it to value.

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"🚀 Start Your Engines! The #ForumUnternehmerTUM 2024 is gearing up in Munich, poised to explore resilience in business and society. This gathering is the perfect setting for visionaries to connect, fostering rich dialogues and innovative solutions in #ArtificialIntelligence, #Innovation, and responsible leadership. Can’t wait to delve into these transformative discussions! #Leadership #Sustainability"

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Continental evaluates spin-off of automotive division 🚗 On August 5, 2024, Continental AG announced it is considering spinning off its Automotive group sector into a standalone company. This move comes after a strategic review by the Executive Board to explore how best to position Continental's business units for long-term success in response to the rapidly evolving automotive industry. The Executive Board will conduct a thorough evaluation of the potential spin-off, with a decision anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2024. If approved by both the Executive and Supervisory Boards, the proposal will be presented at the 2025 Annual Shareholders' Meeting, with the spin-off potentially completed by the end of 2025. Preparations for this possible separation are already in progress. The Automotive division, which generated approximately €20.3 billion in sales last fiscal year and employs around 100,000 people, would operate as an independent company under this plan. This division, consolidated into a single legal entity since 2022, focuses on developing brake systems, sensor solutions, displays, and software for autonomous vehicles. You can read more about this development here: https://lnkd.in/erZtpFnn

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Moin Moin. Was Geht? OMR24   A lot is going on, a lot of moving pieces – it’s exciting and fun! Answers to my question before going this year to OMR and my key take away to these: ⚡How to make best use of AI and ML? Other than the name “Artificial Intelligence” suggests, it is not intelligent, it cannot solve new problems (yet). But AI tools are extremely efficient in managing standard tasks, based on experience and data. Therefore, all indirect processes should be targeted asap: Supply Chain, Purchasing, Bookkeeping, Payroll, etc. You need these savings urgently to stay competitive. Get going. Use the Data you have. ⚡How best to manage risk and ops? It is as simple as this: The opportunity is - just f…. do it! Then you have the chance to stay in the business. The risk is - not do it or be too slow. You will lose out and get uncompetitive.   ⚡How to make your team fit for this future? Make AI a Boss Thing! Appoint an AI responsible reporting directly to you. Have an AI responsible in every department. Talk about the opportunities, give confidence that you will manage this and succeed. Invest in your people. Make them be part of something special – and driving AI within the company and for the benefit of the company if very special and very rewarding!   The key consequences for the practical work with my clients are: ✅ You need a clear objective and a road map for the next 12 months (these times you are not able to look out longer) – and then focus on max Top 3 priorities! Your resources and in particular your AI knowledge is still limited. To make a good decision you need to know where you want to be using AI in 12 months. Analyze your potential projects portfolio and decide what brings you the biggest bang for the buck $$$. Then – Focus, Focus, Focus - and - Execution, Execution, Execution! ✅ Don’t overcomplicate it – get going, get experience, learn, and adjust as you go. Speed is far more important than perfection. ✅ Be Technology open and flexible. The application you might choose today might not be there tomorrow or not the best solution for the next phase.   In addition, two hints that I liked very much: 💡Combine your Chatbots for Service, Sales, Technical Hotline etc. with ChatGPT. Significant improvements of customer satisfaction are measurable. 💡Use TikTok as a Sales Channel. For people under 30 years TikTok is already the No.1 search Engine. 53% of the users start the App with the search function. Be fast, take a risk, have fun – I am here to support you being successful for the long run!   #OMR24

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Announcing State-of-Innovation #8 with Katharina A. F. Lowinski, founder of ryvr.me and former innovation manager with Volkswagen AG:  "How to innovate in a non-core business area – lessons from an innovator in the automotive industry"    In this episode Katharina shares her experience with building up a digital platform out of the core business of a leading automotive company. Short spoiler: when you burn for an idea, make sure to make the management excited about it, as you need them to sponsor your idea. Pick one person that likes your product and can help you raise your voice. It's also important that such a promotor can make sure you have access to resources and experts in the organization. Support is needed if you want to create something new.    What to expect from that Episode 🎙:  - What is the rational to innovate in a non-core business?  - Why it is important for a car manufacturer to think about mobility as a whole!  - How to keep the fire burning even in bad weather!    Online by May 14th. Stay tuned 😉   I talk to innovators from various industries on how they will innovate (in) the future. How are new opportunities discovered, how are decisions made on innovation, and how to successfully bring new products/services to markets. Find all episodes here:  https://lnkd.in/dMHju6Nu   #stateofinnovation #mobility #automotive #opportunitydiscovery #customercentricity #outcomedriveninnovation 

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The exciting Leadership Talent Academy (LTA) at UnternehmerTUM Academy for Innovators ended this week. Together with 25 aspiring leaders from startups, corporates, and the next generation of family businesses, we embarked on an incredible journey of leadership discovery and development. We worked on leadership styles, strengths, values, communication, psychological safety, resilience, and diversity. 🎙 The slogan of the LTA says it all: “Leadership is about knowing yourself and empowering others.” Key takeaways for me: 🎯 As you lead yourself, you also lead others. Your leadership statement is the sum of your values and principles. It guides you in living your strengths and values. 😡 Since anger is often an unwelcome feeling, especially among women, sadness can overshadow it. The feeling of anger leads to action, while grief leads to silence and withdrawal. I´m now asking myself what I´m really feeling. 👥 How coaching in business and leadership fosters self-leadership and growth. Coaching will become a regularly used Tool for better understand myself and making better decisions for my life. A huge thank you to Karl Schlecht Stiftung for the scholarship! A heartfelt thank you to UnternehmerTUM Academy for Innovators for this opportunity. Special thanks to Sophie de Cillia and Judith Liebfried for their guidance. 💜 Last but not least, the fantastic teamwork. It was amazing getting to know all of your crazy, inspirational, unique stories. The exchanges, exercises, and deep talks were eye-opening for me. It is such an enrichment for me that we have become a community. #LTAStammTisch #coaching #entrepreneurship #leadershipacademy #personalgrowth

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Automotive Management Live 2024 was an insightful look into the future of automotive innovation! 🚗 💡 MHP – A Porsche Company is a key player in supporting this transformation, using our combined expertise in technology and automotive to drive meaningful change. 🚀 Key takeaways from the day included 🧠 : Digital Transformation & AI 🤖: From AI-driven predictive analytics to virtual sales assistants, speakers showcased tools to boost efficiency. For example, AI can help predict service needs, improving customer satisfaction and operational planning. Customer-Centric Innovations 👥: Talks highlighted virtual showrooms and enhanced CRM tools that adapt to customer behaviour. Digital kiosks and online scheduling systems also streamline in-person visits, boosting convenience and satisfaction. EV & Sustainability 🌍: Innovations in the automotive circular economy, EV fleet integration, and infrastructure expansion were key themes, emphasising preparing the used car market for sustainable growth. Finance Compliance & Automation 💼: Automated systems to track finance regulations are helping dealerships stay compliant. By automating document workflows, these tools reduce the manual burden of compliance. The event also underscored the UK automotive industry’s strengths, resilience, adaptability, and innovation while providing valuable networking with industry colleagues. #AMLive # #EnablingYouToShapeABetterTomorrow #AI #Sustainabilty #CustomerExperience #MHPConsulting

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🌟 Reflecting on an Amazing Experience at Reply XChange! 🌟 I had the incredible opportunity to present on "AI Powered CRM" together with my colleague Sebastian Abshoff at the Reply XChange event, and I am still buzzing with excitement! 🚀 During the session, we explored: 🔹 The revolutionary impact of AI on customer interactions. 🔹 Effective strategies for integrating AI into CRM systems. 🔹 Future trends and innovations in AI-powered CRM. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, engaged, and shared their insights. Your enthusiasm and questions made the session truly interactive and enriching. For those who couldn't make it, here are some key takeaways: AI is not just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer for enhancing customer experience and driving business growth. Companies leveraging AI in their CRM are seeing significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The future of CRM is bright with AI, with endless possibilities for innovation and transformation. Looking forward to continuing the conversation and exploring more about how AI can power our CRM strategies. #AIPoweredCRM #ReplyXChange #Reply #CustomerExperience #BusinessGrowth #AI #CRM #Innovation

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𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐭. 💪 Just back to Munich after a month-long offsite with my team to recalibrate our H2 focus. The first thing I noticed? The growing concerns about our economy’s future, intensified by the latest news from Volkswagen. 📉 "German Angst", accelerated by media headlines that make it even worse. With economic barometers flashing red with talk of cost savings and restructuring. 🚨 Guess what?! This isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last.   But here’s what hasn’t changed: the power of the collective. 🤝 But we need courage to act, to take responsibility, to stop waiting for change and start driving it — not just for ourselves, but for the future we share. We have the entrepreneurs, the talent, the leaders. 𝐒𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧? We don't see this trend since yesterday. Though it’s not always easy, I wake up every morning with a clear vision for what I can do: Bridging leaders across industry and technology hubs to ensure we play our part in not being left behind in the global AI race. Sure, Germany may not yet be an AI powerhouse, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a stake in shaping the future. Together with others in my community, I initiated projects like GenAI Wednesday Munich and the AI Leaders Forum —and while they may not have unfolded exactly as I imagined; I’m proud to have played an active role in accelerating them. My hope is that we embrace these guiding principles: * 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞: Break down silos and allow ideas to spill over, driving collective growth. * 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝: It’s not about doing things our way, but about creating opportunities for others to win together. * 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: Now is the time to take action, change won’t happen by sitting and waiting. Every morning, I remind myself: Let’s create it. Let’s be grateful for what we have and use that gratitude to fuel our actions, not our worries. Let’s do this. Together. #Entrepreneurship #AI #Leadership #CollectiveAction

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„👍 Volkswagen Group shows solid performance in a demanding environment for the first half of 2024. The entire year 2024 stands for ✅ a comprehensive restructuring of our business areas ✅ an acceleration of our global software strategy with international partners ✅ and a completely realigned set-up in China Our brands are preparing 30 model premieres for the global markets this year. Check out the key figures below! For more information, visit the VW Group website: Half-Yearly Financial Report 2024 | Volkswagen Group (volkswagen-group.com)“

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