Christian Bartsch | KrausMaffei Technologies | Industrial Impact Podcast | Momenta

Written by Ken Forster | October 2, 2024

Unlocking Digital Leadership with Dr. Christian Bartsch – Episode 238 of the Industrial Impact Podcast

In Episode 238 of the Momenta Industrial Impact Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Christian Bartsch, an expert in digital transformation with over 20 years of leadership experience. Dr. Bartsch has driven innovation across industries, most recently as Global Vice President of Digital Solutions at KraussMaffei Technologies and previously in key leadership roles at Linde plc.

Meet Dr. Christian Bartsch

Dr. Bartsch has been instrumental in transforming companies through digital innovation, focusing on IoT, predictive maintenance, and augmented reality. His notable career includes:

Linde plc: Leading a global digital transformation and empowering employees with digital tools.
KraussMaffei Technologies: Spearheading the company’s digital strategy, developing new services and infrastructures.
Fractional Leader & Advisor: Now providing expertise to guide companies through digital transitions @chiba.digital

Key Insights from the Episode

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bartsch shares:

His Digital Thread: The key experiences that shaped his approach to digital transformation.

Industry Transformations: How he introduced cutting-edge technologies and empowered teams at Linde and KraussMaffei.

Challenges: Insights into the obstacles that prevent companies from fully adopting digital tools.

Future Trends: Key technologies that will shape the future of industrial IoT and digital transformation.

Key Takeaways

Continuous transformation: Digital success requires ongoing adaptation, not just one-time investments.
Empowering employees: Upskilling is crucial for teams to fully leverage new technologies.
Tackling challenges: Legacy systems and cultural barriers often slow digital adoption.
Leadership evolution: Effective digital leaders focus on fostering collaboration and agility within teams.

Questions Discussed:

What would you consider to be your digital thread (the defining interests and experiences that brought you to this point in life)?
What experiences define your digital thread?
How did you lead digital transformation at KraussMaffei and Linde?
How did you manage such a widespread transformation?
What are you most proud of from your work at both companies?
What challenges do industrial companies face in leveraging digital technologies?
If you could restart these efforts with today’s tools, what would you do differently?
How do you now help clients as a fractional leader and advisor, and who are your ideal clients?
As we wrap up, how do you maintain your leadership edge, and do you have any recommendations (books, articles, podcasts, or individuals)?

Listen Now
Listen to Episode 238 here and follow Dr. Christian Bartsch on LinkedIn for more updates.

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