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WeAreDevelopers LIVE β€’ Mar 13, 2024

TOPsharing – Empowerment for Leadership Positions

Stefanie Kopka

Executive job sharing isn't just a flexibility perk; it's a strategic advantage. Learn how Bosch's TOPsharing model uses paired leadership to boost productivity and prevent executive burnout.

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#1 about 4 min

Integrating speaker background and company organizational structure

An overview of the engineering sector and the massive scale of the mobility workforce.

#2 about 2 min

Introducing job sharing as an empowerment tool for leaders

Top sharing provides an effective structure for managing software developers while accommodating individual needs.

#3 about 4 min

Analyzing current demographic data for management positions

Statistical workforce data shows a continuing imbalance in the ratio of female executives in corporations.

#4 about 3 min

Navigating part-time work realities and caregiving constraints

Caregiving responsibilities heavily influence the high prevalence of part-time roles among highly qualified engineering talent.

#5 about 5 min

Returning from parental leave and facing leadership stress

Assuming a sole management position during a resource shortage highlights the severe pressure placed on part-time parents.

#6 about 5 min

Combining individual strengths into a shared leadership tandem

Pairing distinct capabilities within a single managerial position reduces stress and vastly improves decision quality.

#7 about 7 min

Core principles for establishing a successful top sharing model

A collaborative leadership role requires an ego-free zone and mutual respect for contrasting management styles.

#8 about 5 min

Adopting practical tools and workflows for daily coordination

Asynchronous documentation platforms ensure seamless transitions and reduce the need for constant verbal synchronization.

#9 about 7 min

Aligning organizational capacity planning and realizing company benefits

Creative full-time equivalent calculations allow companies to retain talent while gaining highly responsive and stable leadership.

#10 about 6 min

Comparing shared leadership responsibilities with strict job splitting

Interactive questions reveal the functional differences between fully shared management and separated departmental duties.

#11 about 8 min

Evaluating soft skills and value alignment for leadership partnerships

Strong self-reflection and aligned cultural attitudes are essential prerequisites for maintaining a unified management front.

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