Explore how Bossard Group redefined strategy and leadership to drive growth, collaboration, and global innovation. Learn how involving employees at every level can accelerate change and create a culture where efficiency, digitalization, and teamwork thrive.

About the strategy
Bossard Group, a global leader in industrial fastening and assembling technology, crafted Strategy 200 to guide its next decade. With the ambition to grow as it approaches its 200th anniversary, the company focused on scale, collaboration, and accelerated profitable growth. Strategy 200 emphasizes a winning aspiration that integrates productivity and sustainability across all operations worldwide.

Collaborative approach
Rather than limiting strategy development to top management, Bossard engaged employees across the organization. Through hackathons, boot camps, and change agents, teams contributed to defining seven strategic initiatives. This inclusive process ensured early engagement, smoother change management, and practical collaboration across cultures and regions.

Leadership and culture
Bossard introduced five guiding principles: experiment, empower, talk real, collaborate, and deliver value. Leaders shifted from command and control to coaching and listening. Tools like 360 assessments and a playful meeting icon system reinforced these principles, encouraging transparency, cultural change, and shared accountability.

Employee impact
Employees reported higher motivation, cultural awareness, and global collaboration skills. Leaders learned to hold space for expertise, fostering a more entrepreneurial environment. This approach strengthened engagement, efficiency, and innovation, setting Bossard apart as a model for modern strategic leadership.