SIEMENS – Strategy Offsite & Team Retreat

Empowering Siemens to Align on Goals and Ways of Working for 2025

Context

Siemens, a global leader in technology and innovation, embarked on a journey to redefine its strategic priorities and operational alignment as part of its 2025 vision. 

The organization needed a framework that would foster collaboration, clarify objectives, and establish actionable strategies during their annual strategy offsite and team retreat. With rapid changes in the industry and ambitious goals, the leadership team sought to build alignment and momentum for the future.

Challenge

As 2025 approached, the objective of the session was to align the leadership team on clear goals and establish effective ways of working to ensure success in achieving Siemens’ vision. 

The leadership team focused on:

• Aligning on a unified vision for 2025 amidst varying perspectives.

• Identifying ways of working that would enhance agility and foster collaboration across teams.

• Strengthening team dynamics to ensure seamless execution of their strategic initiatives.

To achieve these objectives, Siemens sought an innovative and engaging approach to align their leadership team and build a shared understanding of their goals.

How Miki Island Helped

Tim Wieringa from Hive 17 facilitated a tailored Miki Island workshop as the centerpiece of the offsite retreat. The workshop, designed to drive alignment and collaboration, enabled Siemens leaders to:

1. Visualize and prioritize 2025 goals: The Miki Island simulation provided a dynamic and interactive way to explore strategic priorities and establish a unified vision.

2. Reflect on ways of working: The experience highlighted the importance of psychological safety, clear roles, and a collaborative mindset.

3. Strengthen team cohesion: Through the engaging gameplay, leaders built trust, enhanced communication, and explored innovative problem-solving approaches.

The workshop was customized to reflect Siemens’ strategic context, ensuring relevance and immediate applicability.

Outcomes

The Miki Island workshop delivered impactful results for Siemens, including:

• Clear alignment on strategic goals: The leadership team left the retreat with a shared vision and well-defined priorities for 2025.

• Enhanced collaboration: Leaders identified practical ways to improve cross-functional collaboration and foster an agile culture.

• Actionable strategies: Participants developed a roadmap with concrete steps to achieve their objectives, ensuring that the retreat’s outcomes translated into measurable progress.

Conclusion

The Siemens leadership team experienced the power of Miki Island in creating a high-performing and aligned team. The workshop not only addressed their immediate objectives but also equipped them with the tools to drive sustainable success in the years ahead.

Are you ready to take your leadership team to new heights? Discover how Miki Island can transform your strategy sessions and retreats.