The challenge

Magna Powertrain operates three major production sites in Austria (Lannach, Ilz, Albersdorf), where over 3,000 employees develop and manufacture key components for driveline systems, including transfer cases, clutch systems, and axle drives.

While productivity had been continuously improved through process optimization, the company’s hierarchical and micromanagement-driven culture began to limit leadership effectiveness and employee potential. To sustain competitiveness and secure the Austrian sites, a transformation in leadership culture was needed—fostering trust, empowerment, and cross-functional collaboration.

Our approach

• Designed a leadership transformation program focused on accountability, trust, and shared leadership responsibility.
• Enabled mindset shifts through leadership coaching, helping managers adopt a collaborative, empowerment-driven approach.
• Integrated leadership development with business objectives, ensuring direct impact on operational performance and competitiveness.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, breaking down silos and encouraging site-wide cooperation.

The results

• Significant performance improvements, strengthening the long-term competitiveness of the Austrian production sites.
• A leadership culture built on trust, appreciation, and shared responsibility, fostering higher engagement and autonomy.
• Stronger collaboration across departments and sites, reducing bottlenecks and improving decision-making.
• Sustained impact through leadership integration into business strategy, ensuring long-term cultural transformation.