THE CHALLENGES AHEAD ARE GETTING TOUGHER EVERY DAY
Skyrocketing customer expectations
More innovative products
Cheaper products
Shorter development times
Localized support
Disruptive workforce trends
Raging battle for talent
Growing diversity and outspokenness
Higher development expectations
Increasing virtual cooperation
YOU CAN CONQUER THESE CHALLENGES BY RELEASING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR ENGINEERING TEAM
Hi, my name is Michael Houben, PhD in Engineering and passionate developer of engineering teams.
For the past +15 years, I developed my professional career in highly internationalized environments and Fortune 500 global engineering companies, 10 years from a leading position including 3 as an expatriate in China.
During these exciting years of building complex engineering teams worldwide, I gradually uncovered the formula that enables such teams to perform at their highest potential, and to conquer the challenges of today's relentless business environment. I also became aware of a disturbing fact: most global engineering teams don't overcome the barriers between team members, and perform far below their highest potential. The increased level of virtual cooperation caused by the corona pandemic further aggravates this fact, and will even confront local engineering teams with similar barriers as their global counterparts.
This awareness triggered me to synthesize my formula for high performance engineering teams in a unique portfolio of dedicated trainings and an exclusive team architecture called 'MOMENTUM', and to forward it to local and global teams that aim to unlock their full potential and exceed the expectations of both team members and customers.
Dedicated to synergize the success of your team members and your organization,
Helping you ELEVATE your Engineering Team
✅ Non-technical skill trainings to work smarter, communicate clearer and lead better
✅ Coaching | Inspirational Speaking | Organizational Advice | Interim Management
TESTIMONIALS
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MOMENTUM
The proven method to grow your engineering team to exceptional levels of engagement and output
Simultaneously boost the development of your team members, your organization and your products!
Developed for global engineering teams, and local engineering teams going virtual in the (post-)COVID19 era.
TRAININGS
for team members and team leaders
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We only cover topics that we understand deeply from our professional and personal experience:
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Leadership
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Productivity
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Train the trainer
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Intercultural cooperation
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Chinese & European cultural understanding
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Our trainings are optimized for virtual delivery. In person delivery is also possible.
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We use enhanced methods to ensure a lasting impact for the trainees.
IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP
for your team
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Your team members have amazing ideas to improve your team. This workshop uses an optimized approach to identify & rank these ideas in just 1 day.
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Because your team members are involved in setting the improvement direction, buy-in during implementation will skyrocket!
COACHING
for team members and team leaders
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Growing new soft skills (e.g. leadership) and transforming limiting habits (e.g. perfectionism) are tremendous challenges, that in some cases can only be overcome by individual coaching.
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During 1-to-1 sessions, the tremendous power of continuous growth will be revealed, as well as the methods needed for successfull personal change.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
interim in-company assignments
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Startup of an engineering team from scratch
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Turnaround and transformation of existing teams
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Integration of teams, for example during organizational changes, mergers or acquisitions
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Extension of (global) footprint
'Quickly deployed a solid foundation for efficient capacity increase and good working mentality.
Output became continuously measured and increased steadily.
Heartily recommended.'
General manager, located in China, automotive sector
YOUR PLAN TO RELEASE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR ENGINEERING TEAM
Elevate your team
Boost the engagement of your team members, and the innovation and development of your products
Exceed expectations
Become the benchmark by exceeding the expectations of your team members & your customers
MOMENTUM is very interesting! Where can I find more information?
You can find more information on MOMENTUM here, or by reaching out to us via phone or email.
Will the impact of COVID19 on my team really be that significant?
In short, yes.
Can you tell us a bit more about yourself?
Sure can! I (Michael) was born and raised in a small Belgian city, back in the early 80s. I'm a PhD in Engineering from the University of Leuven, and devoted most of my professional career to developing engineering teams in Europe and Asia. I lived and worked in China for several years, which had a large impact on the person I am today. I'm happily married to my Chinese wife who I've met in Turkey back in the days we were both working on our PhDs. We have two beautiful children, and currently live in Belgium. I'm an avid reader, and like to go into nature with my mountainbike.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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CONTACT US
You can contact Michael directly by phone or email. We are curious about your challenges, and look forward to present our solutions!
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