Sandro GERBER Chairman of OPOLUS Solutions
Sandro GERBER, Chairman at OPOLUS solutions, is a visionary leader, business consultant, and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience driving transformation and innovation for companies globally. His extensive career spans across multiple industries, from technology and services to infrastructure, construction, and beyond. With an Executive MBA and certifications from prestigious institutions like INSEAD, HSG and MIT, Sandro has honed his expertise in leadership, change management, digital transformation, and corporate governance. He is renowned for his ability to innovate, lead, and inspire businesses through complex challenges.
Shifting from Command and Control to Coaching
Excelling in your role meant having the right answers, and if you demonstrated this skill, you would rise through the ranks and eventually step into people management. In this traditional framework, managers were expected to know what needed to be done, teach others how to do it, and evaluate their performance. It was all about command and control: directing and developing employees who could reproduce the businesses past successes.
But this model no longer holds. Rapid, constant change has become the norm, and what worked in the past is no longer a reliable guide for the future. In today’s environment, managers can’t be expected to have all the right answers. To meet this new reality, businesses, including OPOLUS solutions, are moving away from old command-and-control management practices. Instead, they are embracing a model in which managers offer support and guidance, helping employees adapt to constantly shifting environments. This model nurtures innovation, creativity, and commitment, focusing on developing teams that thrive in times of change.
When we talk about coaching, we are referring to a broader concept than just external consultants helping executives improve their personal and professional skills. While external coaching can be valuable, it is temporary and performed by outsiders. The coaching we’re discussing—creating a true learning organization—happens within the company. It’s continuous and driven by internal managers at OPOLUS, who use coaching to build a positive culture and further the company’s mission. A manager as a coach asks questions rather than providing answers, offers support rather than judgment, and fosters employees’ growth rather than imposing rigid directions.
Our Approach: Advice, Inspire, Innovate, Change, Create
Our motto at OPOLUS, “We move you on,” defines our approach. We specialize in creating tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of each client, ensuring long-term success. From digitalization to corporate management, we support businesses through all stages of transformation, helping them navigate complex challenges with agility and confidence.
Core Services Offered by OPOLUS solutions:
- Holistic Strategy and Management Advisory: Ensuring sustainable, innovative, and integrated solutions that align long-term vision with practical execution for enduring success.
- Executive Interim Management: We step in to lead during key people bottlenecks or critical transitions.
- Digitalization & Innovation: Enabling businesses to stay competitive with up to date models, supported by the latest technological advancements.
- Restructuring & Transformation: Rebuilding companies for long-term success.
- Change Management: Guiding organizations through change with precision and care.
- Leadership Excellence: Enhancing executive leadership and governance.
- Strategic Business Development: Identifying and seizing new market opportunities.
Leadership Assessment: You Might Not Be as Good as You Think
Many leaders believe they possess strong leadership skills, but a true leadership assessment often reveals areas of improvement they may not recognize. While confidence is crucial, overestimating one’s abilities can hinder growth and decision-making. Effective leadership requires constant self-awareness, feedback, and adaptation to changing circumstances. A comprehensive leadership assessment can uncover blind spots, highlight strengths, and provide valuable insights on how to become a more effective and impactful leader. Recognizing areas for growth is the first step toward becoming the leader you aspire to be.
Situational Coaching: Finding the Right Balance Between Guidance and Independence
Sandro GERBER, with his extensive experience as a strategic coach and leadership mentor, applies a situational coaching approach to help leaders unlock their full potential. He understands that effective coaching requires a balance between directive and nondirective methods. In situations where clear guidance is needed, Sandro offers a directive approach, providing actionable advice and solutions to address immediate challenges. Conversely, when fostering growth and self-awareness is the goal, he leans into a nondirective approach, asking insightful questions that promote reflection and independent problem-solving. Sandro’s ability to adapt his coaching style to the needs of each individual ensures that leaders not only overcome obstacles but also evolve and thrive in their leadership roles.
The GROW Model: A Guide for Coaching Conversations
Sandro GERBER uses the GROW Model as a key framework in his coaching practice to guide leaders through structured and impactful conversations. The GROW Model, which stands for Goal, Reality, Options, and Will, helps clients clarify their objectives, assess their current situation, explore possible solutions, and commit to actions.
- Goal: Sandro begins by helping the coachee define clear, measurable goals, ensuring alignment with both personal and organizational objectives.
- Reality: Through insightful questioning, he helps the coachee gain a deeper understanding of their current situation, identifying challenges and opportunities.
- Options: Sandro then explores different options, encouraging the coachee to think creatively and consider various pathways to achieve their goals.
- Will: Finally, he helps the coachee commit to specific actions, creating an accountability plan that ensures progress toward the desired outcome.
By leveraging the GROW Model, Sandro GERBER provides a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that enables leaders to make informed decisions, overcome obstacles, and drive lasting change within their organizations.
Coaching as a Key Strength for Organizational Growth
Sandro GERBER views coaching not just as an individual development tool, but as a critical organizational capacity that drives sustained growth and success. By integrating coaching into the fabric of an organization, Sandro helps companies unlock the full potential of their leadership teams and employees. Coaching as an organizational capacity creates a culture of continuous learning, self-awareness, and adaptability, allowing teams to respond effectively to challenges and seize opportunities.
Sandro emphasizes the importance of fostering a coaching mindset at all levels of the organization, where leaders are equipped not only to mentor and guide their teams but also to promote accountability, collaboration, and innovation. By cultivating an environment where coaching is seen as an essential tool for growth, organizations can enhance performance, drive change, and develop future leaders who are prepared to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape.
Conclusion: Reinventing Leadership at OPOLUS solutions
At OPOLUS solutions, Sandro GERBER is leading the charge in reinventing leadership by blending strategic insight with innovative coaching methodologies. Through tailored advisory services, executive interim management, and a focus on transformation, Sandro is reshaping how leadership is perceived and practiced. By integrating situational coaching, leveraging the GROW model, and fostering a coaching culture within organizations, OPOLUS solutions is empowering leaders to develop the adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking required for success in today’s fast-paced business environment.
OPOLUS solutions don’t just support leadership development — it reinvents it by equipping organizations with the tools to navigate complex challenges and foster continuous growth. With Sandro’s vision, leadership becomes not just a role but a dynamic capacity that evolves with the needs of the organization, ensuring long-term sustainability and innovation.
An Article by, Sandro GERBER
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