Presentation:

"Managing Large Scale Change Requires Cultural Transformation"

A manufacturing site of 900+ employees within Bayer Material Science was tasked with transforming every aspect of its operation into a more cost effective and globally competitive organization. Imbedding a change management philosophy throughout the entire site has not only increased the success of this initiative compared to previous efforts, but has actually improved the planned changes themselves. The techniques used to manage change on this scale include facilitation of foundational behavior changes. Hear real-life examples of what's working (and what isn't) to engage employees in the transformation process, deal with resistance, and to change ingrained behaviors and attitudes - from the front lines to the corner office. Examples will also include how the ADKAR model has been used to help employees manage anxiousness, which can be particularly high during an economic downturn.

Biography:

Dr. Amber S. Hinkle is the Quality Lead for polycarbonate manufacturing at Bayer's Baytown, Texas, facility and Lead for the Baytown site's Change Management Team. Prior to her current role, she performed numerous functions for Bayer in both polycarbonate and over-the-counter medications manufacturing, including process chemistry, automated test method development, and lab management. She holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Utah and a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry from the University of Washington. Dr. Hinkle has authored several technical publications, edited a book on successful women in chemistry and holds one patent for previous work. She has also spoken at the local and national level on such varied topics as her technical work, leadership development and women in science. Dr. Hinkle also has experience in developing leaders, facilitating team-building workshops, and teaching groups on subjects such as accountability, anxiousness, and customer focus; both within Bayer and externally. She is currently a certified facilitator for the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Leading without Authority and Strategic Planning workshops and Co-chair of the ACS Leadership Advisory Board, which is responsible for leadership development courses offered through the ACS.

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