Time to lead by example [Management Interview]

Long-term, Bosch, UK, is focusing its efforts on the environment - an effort that is likely to lead to expansion at the company´s plant in Worcester, which specialises in gas heating. Bosch in the UK sees domestic renewable energy production as a potential growth driver. Similarly, in automotive, Bosch´s major push is into engines that produce less carbon dioxide than traditional designs. A group of engineers from Bosch is working out the most efficient combination of engines to create a hybrid car. Bosch focuses on leadership skills. This is a programme that involved ´learning by doing´. Bosch prefers a participative style of leadership.