In this episode of the People Podcast, Cecilia Sandberg, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, and Jessica Clarke, Group VP Talent & Learning, explore the decentralized way of working that has shaped Atlas Copco Group for generations. Together, they discuss how local ownership, trust and accountability help the Group stay agile, innovative and close to customers around the world.

The conversation highlights why decisions are made as close as possible to customers and markets, empowering local teams to respond quickly and effectively to changing needs. Rather than relying on centralized control, businesses are given the freedom to act while taking responsibility for their results.

Cecilia and Jessica also discuss how this entrepreneurial environment supports growth, innovation and leadership development. Employees are encouraged to take ownership early in their careers, gaining valuable experience through real business challenges and opportunities to make an impact.

The episode further explores how shared values, beliefs and cultural behaviours connect the Group across businesses and geographies. Together, these foundations make it possible to combine local agility with the strength and reach of a global organization.

Tune in to discover how trust, accountability and local ownership enable one Group to successfully embrace many ways of working while continuing to drive innovation, customer focus and long-term success.

What does career growth look like when there is no clear ladder to climb.

In the latest episode of the People Podcast, Cecilia Sandberg, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, and Jessica Clarke, Group VP Talent & Learning, explore how careers are changing in a more flexible, skills-driven world. The conversation looks at what it means to take ownership of your future when career paths are no longer always linear, predictable or defined by job titles.

The episode highlights a shift from climbing to navigating. Today, growth can mean building new skills, gaining broader experience, moving across functions, joining projects or deepening expertise – not only moving upwards. This creates more opportunities, but also more uncertainty. If careers are becoming more dynamic, individuals need to take a more active role in shaping their path, while leaders and organizations need to create the right support, visibility and culture to make that possible.

The conversation also touches on how Atlas Copco Group is exploring skills in a more structured way, including skills mapping, career exploration based on skills and future learning recommendations. Together, these efforts aim to make career development more visible, flexible and meaningful for employees.

Tune in to discover why the future of careers is less about waiting for the next step and more about building skills, exploring options and taking ownership of your next move.

What do we rely on when complexity hits, answers are unclear, and decisions carry real consequences?

In the latest episode of the Atlas Copco Group People Podcast, Cecilia Sandberg, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, and Jessica Clarke, Group VP Talent & Learning, explore power skills - judgment, courage, sensemaking and ethical decision‑making. These are the capacities we turn to when situations are uncomfortable, ambiguous, and far from black and white.

Often overlooked or labelled as “soft,” power skills are anything but. The conversation highlights why these skills matter more than ever in today’s complex world – and what happens when they are not trained or supported. From ethical fading and silence to weakened trust and decision‑making, the risks are real. Yet with the right frameworks, reflection and practice, power skills can be strengthened before a crisis hits.

As the episode makes clear, training power skills is not just about individual capability. It is about shaping a culture that is more trustworthy, adaptive, human and future‑ready – where people feel equipped to act with integrity, even under pressure.

Tune in to discover why power skills are essential for navigating complexity, and how practicing values, judgment and courage today prepares us for the decisions of tomorrow.