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Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach Anderson frames the role of every leader at Bayer, not just his own, across four core dimensions: Vision, Architect, Catalyst, Coach. It found its clearest expression in the launch of Nubeqa, Bayer’ s prostate cancer drug. Using the DSO model meant that decisions and resources sat with the teams closest to the work, not circulating upward for sign-off. As a result, Nubeqa reached blockbuster status globally and hit US $ 1bn in US sales five months ahead of plan.“ Be clear on the why. Build a system that trusts people. Get it moving – then step back and let teams deliver,” Anderson says.“ That’ s Vision, Architect, Catalyst, Coach in action. I expect leaders to challenge bureaucracy every day, back their teams, and fix the system when it gets in the way. If our setup doesn’ t help people deliver on our strategy, it needs to change. And leaders are accountable for that.“ Bayer has always had a strong mission and people who care deeply about doing the right thing,” he adds.“ What held them back wasn’ t commitment. It was obstacles. That’ s why trust and candour matter so much. We have to be honest about what’ s not working. You can’ t remove barriers you’ re not willing to name. I want teams where people speak up early, say what’ s slowing them down and take responsibility for fixing it together.” businesschief. com
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