Webinar Recording: How Bayer Is Transitioning 100,000 People to Self-Management

Pim de Morree
Written by Pim de Morree November 24, 2024

A few weeks ago, we hosted a fascinating conversation about one of the boldest corporate transformations happening right now. Michael (Chief Catalyst), Lars (Pharma Division), and Timm (External Support) joined us to discuss how Bayer—a 160-year-old life sciences giant—is revolutionizing how they work. They shared raw insights about their journey to transform 100,000 people from traditional hierarchy to dynamic shared ownership. In today's post, I share the full recording so you can hear it straight from the source.

Join the revolution

While Bayer rewrites corporate history, hundreds of other pioneers are transforming their organizations too. If you're done with outdated hierarchies and ready to build something better, here's how we can help:

  • Learn how to design and structure a self-managing organization in our 6-week Masterclass
  • Build the mindsets that make self-management thrive in our Bootcamp
  • Connect with pioneering organizations in our global network of Rebel Cells

No consulting fluff. No corporate buzzwords. Just practical tools and real support from people who've been there.

Written by Pim de Morree
Pim de Morree
As co-founder of Corporate Rebels I focus on: researching, writing, speaking, and building our company.
Read more
Read more
Mar 09, 2026
Positive vs Negative Freedom in Organizations: The Distinction That Changes Everything
Joost Minnaar Written by Joost Minnaar
In 1941, Erich Fromm published Escape from Freedom to understand something that puzzled him: why people sometimes flee from freedom when…
Read more about Positive vs Negative Freedom in Organizations: The Distinction That Changes Everything
Mar 09, 2026
Learned Helplessness at Work: Why Removing Hierarchy Isn't Enough
Joost Minnaar Written by Joost Minnaar
A great new academic paper on self-managing organizations was just published. It's one of those papers I secretly wish I had written…
Read more about Learned Helplessness at Work: Why Removing Hierarchy Isn't Enough
Sep 18, 2025
This Is What Makes Our Transformation Approach Unstoppable. Every Time.
Pim de Morree Written by Pim de Morree
Two weeks ago, I was in Bilbao. For a group of 25 investors, we organized an event to fundraise for our company Krisos. For those of you…
Read more about This Is What Makes Our Transformation Approach Unstoppable. Every Time.
Aug 21, 2025
Two Companies. Same Playbook. Completely Different Realities.
Pim de Morree Written by Pim de Morree
In southern Spain, inside a hangar, seven self-managing teams are running an aerospace supplier.Decisions happen on the shop floor.Salaries…
Read more about Two Companies. Same Playbook. Completely Different Realities.
May 18, 2025
10 Common Questions About K2K’s Radical Organizational Transformations—Answered
Joost Minnaar Written by Joost Minnaar
For the past weeks, I’ve analyzed dozens of Q&A sessions with (former) K2K members, the Basque consultancy that has transformed more…
Read more about 10 Common Questions About K2K’s Radical Organizational Transformations—Answered
Apr 27, 2025
Self-Management Without the Fluff: Lessons from the Frontlines
Jochen Goeser Written by Jochen Goeser
Most organizations talk about transformation. Few actually make it happen. Across Germany, a growing movement of rebels is flipping the…
Read more about Self-Management Without the Fluff: Lessons from the Frontlines
Read all articles

Download: Free Guide

Unlock our in-depth guide on trends, tools, and best practices from over 150 pioneering organizations.

Subscribe below and receive it directly in your inbox.

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.