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PROJECTS

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Project-Integrated Capability Development

We partnered with a leading utility company to design and implement an integrated competency development model supporting both water and electricity distribution operations. The program aligned workforce capability with operational risk, regulatory requirements, and long-term infrastructure strategy. We defined role-based competencies across leadership, engineering, operations, and field services, creating clear learning pathways and certification standards. The model was embedded into a broader workforce development plan, linking training, performance, and succession planning. As a result, the organization strengthened operational reliability, safety performance, and workforce readiness across its critical distribution networks.

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Project- Strengthening Leadership & Coaching

We partnered with a global integrated energy company operating across Europe and the Middle East following a major reorganisation and several serious HSE incidents that exposed gaps in people-centred leadership capability. Many technically trained leaders lacked the skills to lead with coaching, psychological safety, and developmental dialogue. We conducted stakeholder interviews and a rapid needs assessment, then designed a “Leadership in Action” framework and a blended leadership and coaching programme supported by workshops, simulations, and on-the-job coaching labs. A network of internal coaches and champions was trained to embed the new behaviours across performance and safety routines. Within 9–12 months, the organisation saw stronger cross-functional collaboration, consistent use of coaching in daily operations, and measurable gains in employee confidence and engagement.

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Project- Cultural Transformation & Workforce Engagement

We partnered with a diversified mining company operating across Africa and Asia following rapid expansion and multiple mergers that had led to fragmented cultures, inconsistent safety practices, and declining trust and engagement. Working closely with the CEO, HR, and Operations, we co-created a clear “One Company” culture narrative aligned to safety, productivity, and community impact. We mapped the existing culture through surveys, focus groups, and site visits, then delivered site-based culture labs to surface real issues and co-design practical solutions. Supervisors were equipped with tools to strengthen safety and performance conversations, supported by a network of culture ambassadors and a simple governance rhythm. Over 18 months, the organisation saw higher workforce participation in improvement efforts, stronger trust and transparency, improved alignment across sites, and early gains in safety, rework reduction, and retention.

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Project- Designed & Implemented an HSE Academy

We partnered with a regional chemicals and specialty materials manufacturer operating multiple high-hazard sites to shift from a compliance-driven training model to a strategic, capability-led HSE approach. Following a learning maturity review, we mapped critical HSE capabilities across all roles and designed the vision, governance, and operating model for a new HSE Academy. We created modular, scenario-based learning journeys and signature leadership programmes focused on risk anticipation, human performance, and psychological safety. The internal team was supported to build content standards, facilitator capability, and impact measurement dashboards. Within the first year, the client achieved a consistent role-based HSE framework across all sites, stronger alignment with operational risk priorities, and a clearer pipeline of future safety-focused supervisors and leaders.

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