structural development

Our - as of today - former task force team leader Heike Schleussner will take up her new position as a consultant in Department 47 at the SMWA on July 1st. We spoke to her about her time at ENO and her new challenges.

Heike Schleussner has a Master of Science in Transport Economics (TU Dresden) and worked in the task force on project development in the structural change process (focus on the mobility and energy sector ) and on funding advice - and proved herself to be an excellent network builder before taking over as our team leader .

After three years at ENO, she is moving on - but will not only remain on friendly terms with us, but will also remain as a cooperation partner in her new role. A good opportunity to talk to Heike Schleussner about her time at ENO.

Heike, from July 1st you will be working Department 47 for structural development, economically relevant environmental and energy issues at the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport What motivated you to make this change?

Heike Schleussner: After an enriching time at ENO, I am looking forward to now working at the level of the Free State of Saxony. My new tasks cover similar topics as before, including decarbonization and economic development. It is an exciting opportunity to use my experience and knowledge on a larger stage and address the challenges of the Free State of Saxony.

What experiences did you gain at ENO that you will bring to your new role?

Heike Schleussner: During my time at ENO, I was able to gain valuable experience, especially in coordinating cross-institutional and solution-oriented collaboration between business, science and administration. These experiences helped me to further develop my strengths and better understand the different requirements and expectations. With my past as a company founder, research assistant and project manager in a public company, I have now gained valuable insights from various perspectives.

Above: Heike moderates the task force's popular citizen participation format, the Lausitz Café , below: with colleague Lisa Bergmann, next to colleague Per Wiesner

Which projects and topics particularly influenced you at ENO?

Heike Schleussner: to work for the region strategic issues such as the development of an efficient transport system , the development of the hydrogen economy and the strengthening of the energy transition . I am particularly proud of the dedicated team on site are active district with many forward-looking ideas and a lot of passion Thanks to the support of our boss Sven Mimus and the freedom to set my own priorities and try out innovative approaches, I was able to fully develop my role.

A variety of questions: in the picture above Heike gives the mdr an interview about the status of our projects at the Knappenrode energy factory , below she opens the hydrogen forum on the Siemens Energy Campus

What were the best experiences for you in your team at ENO?

Heike Schleussner: Beautiful team experiences were of course the annual team meetings , our hydrogen forum and the Lausitz Mobility Cluster , which are very close to my heart. Our hydrogen mobility working group , for which we even organized hydrogen-powered waste collection vehicle Wroclaw , Hanover and Husum are among the wonderful experiences that I value very much.

 

Impressions from three years of ENO

ENO managing director Sven Mimus was very positive about your collaboration.

"It was fun to work with Heike Schleussner and after a short time to entrust her with the leadership of the 11-person STARK team for structural development. The results of the project speak volumes - sensational! Heike Schleussner is one of these people - energetic, inspiring and energetic - We need people like that in our region. Of course, such a departure is always not pleasant. But Ms. Schleussner and I spoke openly and honestly about the reasons. I am of course always happy about exciting future prospects as a speaker in Department 47 Structural Development, Economically Relevant Environmental and Energy Issues - that sounds good. We have a new partner in Dresden on the topics that we would like to continue to work on actively. And she also promised me that we would We'll see each other every now and then. I wish Heike Schleussner all the best!"

Heike Schleussner: It was also a pleasure for me to work with Sven Mimus. His support and the trust he placed in me were crucial to my success at ENO. I will always remember the collaboration and the valuable experiences I had there.

Left: Head of the Economic Department Thomas Rublack , Sven Mimus, Heike Schleussner welcome the guests of the Upper Lusatia Hydrogen Forum, which Heike helped initiate, on the left with innovation manager and consultant Christoph Scholze in front of the Saxon state parliament, where both were invited to meetings for the Lausitz Mobility Cluster

How do you see future cooperation between authorities, business and other actors?

Heike Schleussner: My work at ENO showed me how important cross-institutional collaboration is. The different actors often speak different languages ​​and the communication of important content is sometimes lost. I learned that seemingly simple problems are usually much more complex and that it is crucial to involve all relevant stakeholders. Different interests require compromises to find sustainable solutions. In today's complex times, cooperation is crucial. Everyone needs to sit down at the table with their partners instead of working in their own silos and questioning who is to blame. I look forward to bringing this collaborative attitude to my new role and tackling the challenges together.

The new place of work: the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport (Photo: SMWA)

How do you feel about the idea of ​​now working in Dresden, where you live?

I'm really looking forward to working in Dresden and leaving the organizational challenges of long commutes behind me. In my new role in the SMWA, I have the opportunity to address problems at the level of the Free State of Saxony. I hope that I can contribute my experiences well to the work of the Saxon State Ministry and, among other things, make the challenges of the Görlitz district clear at a higher level and continue to work for the region.

Thank you, Heike, for the interview and good luck in your new position!

Heike Schleussner: Thank you very much!

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