Ep. 98 - Decentralized: How MaibornWolff Thrives with 17 Autonomous Departments – with Fabio Andree Scheurel

MaibornWolff’s organizational structure is highly decentralized, with 17 operational departments—each with its own P&L and the freedom to pursue strategic goals.

In this episode, Fabio Andree Scheurel, Deputy Division Manager of Collaborative Enterprise Architecture at MaibornWolff, joins Sammy to discuss how this unique structure encourages entrepreneurial freedom and fosters strong partnerships. Fabio explains how departments work together through effective networking and collaboration, all while remaining guided by MaibornWolff’s 12 non-negotiable cultural principles. He also shares insights into the company's innovative training budget system, which supports continuous development and empowers employees.


You'll learn:

1. How MaibornWolff drives autonomy and ownership in departments
2. The benefits and challenges of a decentralized structure
3. The impact of cultural principles on decentralized success
4. How partnerships and networking enhance collaboration
5. How the flexible training budget fuels growth and retention

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Get in touch with Fabio Andree Scheurel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-andree-scheurel-674514205/

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Details about MaibornWolff:
Website: https://www.maibornwolff.de/
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Headquarters: München, Bayern
Founded: 1989

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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.

Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/

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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!