“ It’ s also about our people,” she says.“ People need to have a sustainable talent strategy for themselves. They need to be able to develop themselves, and they need to be able to ensure that they stay relevant as well.” The emphasis on skills is a core part of how Siemens interacts with the world. Nanda highlights that technology only reaches its full potential when it’ s accessible to everyone, and that starts with empowering people to master the skills of tomorrow.“ That’ s why we are committed to driving continuous learning and aim to empower three million people globally by 2030 through Siemens’ learning offerings, with a focus on sustainability and digitalisation.”
A new spin on psychological safety While more businesses are recognising the need for psychological safety, Nanda offers a refreshing, slightly different take on the concept.“ If you are a technology company that centres around innovation – which we are – and if you combine people with very different perspectives, the ability for them to speak up is essential,” she adds. Yet she also notes people need to“ dare” to speak up, especially in the case of conflict, highlighting that it should be seen as a launchpad for courage, overcoming comfort. For Nanda, the true goal is“ constructive conflict”. She believes that for an organisation to innovate, it must move beyond polite consensus and embrace the friction that comes from diverse perspectives.
94 June 2026