Context

AkzoNobel supports around 8000 people managers worldwide with a leadership program consisting of a familiarization course and a general training course.

Using various learning methods, managers strive to improve their leadership abilities and work according to the values of AkzoNobel.

Approach

For a one-year period we deployed an L&D expert to AkzoNobel, supported by two designers.

Due to the cultural backgrounds of the managers, we used an approach in which our expert contributed knowledge in the field of blended learning.

Managers from the various countries added content knowledge here and ensured the cultural adaptation. This content team was supported by a sounding board with members from senior management.

Result

An adaptive blended leadership program based on the HR cycle, for both new recruits and existing management.  

Thanks to the right balance between online and offline learning solutions with a practical orientation, the program received a score of 4.3 on a scale of 5.