In today's world of work, which is characterised by constant change and advancing digitalisation, the targeted development of employees is crucial for the long-term success of a company. It is no longer enough to simply pursue short-term goals – companies must retain their talent in the long term with a clear vision and a structured development perspective. We conceive of Ideenfabrik Müller GmbH, an innovative medium-sized company in the product design sector that has internalised this principle. It takes not only the step of attracting talent, but also promoting it in a targeted manner.
One example of this commitment is Sarah Weber, a talented junior designer. She is representative of many employees who want to develop but do not see clear prospects for their professional future. The company recognised early on that a structured strategy was needed to retain talent like Sarah and achieve the company's goals at the same time. This is where SWISSTEACH came into play.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT: UNUSED POTENTIAL
The initial situation was clear: despite the outstanding expertise of Sarah and her colleagues, the majority of the team felt professionally blocked. They felt that their potential was not being sufficiently utilised due to the lack of employee development plans, which led to frustration and a drop in motivation. The lack of clarity about their professional development made many of them doubt whether they would stay with the company. Sarah even considered changing employers because she no longer saw any long-term prospects.
But it wasn't just the employees who had a problem – the company itself also realised that untapped potential was slowing down the company's development. Ideenfabrik Müller GmbH was faced with the challenge of creating a clear, structured employee development plan that would not only help them but also promote the company's growth. Without such a concept, valuable talent would be lost.
THE SOLUTION: INTRODUCING AN EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The management of Ideenfabrik Müller GmbH, represented by Mr Müller, made an important decision: in order to promote talented employees like Sarah and retain them in the company in the long term, a structured concept for employee development had to be created. The development process had to take into account both the individual goals of the employees and the overarching company goals.
SWISSTEACH, a LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDER, was chosen to realise this project. It is important to understand that SWISSTEACH is not a provider that takes over the comprehensive data management of a company. SWISSTEACH is the strategic partner for training and development and uses its expertise and many years of experience to help align employee development with the company's objectives. The result: employee goals and company goals go hand in hand and are consistently harmonised.
In this specific example, an effective employee development plan is based on three key points:
Clear objectives: Employees' career goals must be aligned with the company's objectives. This not only helps to motivate employees, but also ensures that their development supports the corporate strategy.
Transparency: Regular feedback and measurable progress are crucial for evaluating the success of the development plan and adjusting it if necessary.
Flexibility: The development plan must be flexible enough to cater to the individual strengths and needs of employees. This ensures sustainable development.
IMPLEMENTATION: STEP BY STEP TO SUCCESS WITH A SUITABLE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The first phase of implementation began with a comprehensive analysis of the employees' skills and development needs. SWISSTEACH supported Ideenfabrik Müller GmbH in this analysis by recording the strengths and weaknesses of the employees and creating individual development plans. These were then integrated into the GLOBAL TEACH® LMS in order to monitor progress and provide targeted support.
A concrete example from Sarah Weber's development plan: Her goal was to become a senior designer within the next two years. Various measures were defined to achieve this goal:
Specialist training in the field of product design to deepen her expertise
Participation in leadership seminars to expand her management skills and prepare her for a potential leadership role
Mentoring from experienced colleagues to benefit from her practical experience and optimise her own skills in the design process
The use of GLOBAL TEACH® enabled all steps to be documented and tracked transparently – both for the company and, above all, for Sarah. In this way, she was able to see her progress in real time and received valuable feedback that supported her in her further development.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: TRAINING AND FEEDBACK ROUNDS
Further key components of the employee development plan were the regular DIGITAL EMPLOYEE TRAININGS and feedback sessions. These were organised directly via the LMS, which enabled efficient management and tracking of development activities. The flexibility of GLOBAL TEACH® made it possible to customise training and development measures according to the specific needs of employees.
Sarah took part in various online courses and attended practical workshops. At the same time, there were regular feedback sessions with her superiors to discuss progress and adjust the plan if necessary. This transparent and structured approach helped not only Sarah but the entire team to continuously develop further.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: SUCCESS THROUGH TARGETED EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
The introduction of a structured employee development plan with the support of SWISSTEACH and GLOBAL TEACH® was a complete success for Ideenfabrik Müller GmbH. Sarah and her colleagues were not only given clear career prospects but also the tools and resources they needed to achieve their goals.
In addition, from the time of the strategic revision of the development process, changes in the objectives on the part of the employees and also on the part of the company could be mapped much more effectively and translated into the right measures.
This example shows how important it is not only to attract talent, but also to promote it in a targeted manner. The continuous development of employees is a decisive factor for the long-term success of a company. And an LMS such as GLOBAL TEACH® makes a valuable contribution to this by structuring the training process and making it transparent.
In this way, the development process is not only used to promote employees, but also to strengthen the company in the long term.
Are you facing a similar challenge and struggling with similar problems? Would you like to know more about the possibilities of GLOBAL TEACH® or would you like to talk to our experts about a possible consultation on the subject? Feel free to contact us – we look forward to receiving your e-mail.
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