An assessment in the petrochemical industry in the Persian Gulf introduced me to a new sector and a fascinating working environment. As the leader of an international assessment team with experts from Iran, Spain, Ukraine, Poland and Switzerland, it was impressive to see how universally effective business excellence principles are. Despite cultural differences, we quickly found a common language and worked together purposefully. The success of our commitment was ultimately reflected in the company winning a national award.
Particularly impressive was the strong presence of women in management positions and the clear will for continuous improvement – values that stand for excellence across industry boundaries.
