“In 2019, as partners, we implemented the High Performance in Insurance Sales program together with ARGO at Raiffeisenbank Leoben-Bruck.
As we often did, we arrived the evening before. Everything was prepared, the concept was in place, the year-long support program was set — only one detail was unknown to everyone: Who exactly were the leaders we would be supporting for an entire year?!
A completely unusual situation. Many would have hesitated at that moment, hastily reorganized, or at least held their breath internally. But Bernhard Gattermeyer?
He takes it — as always — in stride: confidently, elegantly, brilliantly. With that mix of composure, experience, and charming resilience that is so typical of him.
The next morning, we are sitting in the seminar room and in front of us: a group of young, newly appointed leaders. You could see how new this role was for them. A bit of overwhelm, a lot of uncertainty, and that typical look of people who suddenly carry responsibility but don’t yet feel grounded.
And then what defines ARGO happened: Bernhard meets them where they are — not with theory, not with slides, not with big words, but with emotional intelligence, genuine interest, humor, and an incredible amount of empathy. Within a very short time, a group full of uncertainty turned into a curious, open-minded team. From that moment on, something truly special developed — a year full of growth, courage, reflection, and development — and also strong sales success!
Today, years later, we can say: These still-young leaders have since become a strong, stable, and highly capable leadership level within this Raiffeisen bank.
And for me, it all began with that one ARGO moment: When uncertainty turned into trust and an unusual starting point became a success story.
That is exactly what ARGO stands for, in my view: Not creating perfect conditions, but supporting people in becoming the best version of themselves — no matter how the starting point looks.”
ARGO works with people where they are and in a way that can be accepted.