"I work at our offices in Helsinki, Oulu, Tampere, and Kuopio, as I want to be with our people. One can’t motivate others and interact with them only online.
My team members know their jobs better than I do, but I need to understand what they do, what they enjoy, and what they want to learn next. The leader helps the team to reach their goals – take those irritating stones out of their shoes.
At this site in Kirkkonummi, we crush stone into products of different sizes. I’m there to make sure the customer gets what they ordered and that the working conditions are safe – as well as to listen to the people.
Rock is a natural material; it can change. When we do quality measurements, for example, it is important to talk to the people working onsite about the conditions and changes that have taken place.”
Tero Ristolainen has completed a leadership program tailored for Destia and delivered by Aalto EE. His interview was first published in Aalto Leaders' Insight magazine's 12th issue in June 2024. Read more about our customized solutions for organizations here!
