PALFINGER case study

PALFINGER,

a global leader of innovative crane and lifting solutions, strongly believes that especially outstanding leaders and experts are the foundation for a successful future. To equip their employees with the skills they need in a dynamic market, they have introduced tailor-made coaching programs along with personalized 1:1 coaching together with Sharpist.

The challenge

Equipping managers and experts from different departments and locations along the value chain - from sales to manufacturing to HR - with the skills to succeed in a dynamic market.

The solution

Sharpist's digital coaching platform provided PALFINGER's managers and experts with a customized tool for individual development and fostered a culture of continuous learning.

To the videos

“Sharpist is part of our leadership development as part of shop floor managers and also managers within the value chain. It is a tailored made tool where you can focus on your very specific demands, so I very appreciate this.”

Martin Rehling

Plant Manager Lengau at PALFINGER

Program types

#1 Customized coaching

Individual coaching made to measure: This program is aimed at leaders and experts who want to further develop their skills based on PALFINGER specific focus areas and to achieve their personal development goals.

#2 Individual, personalized 1:1 Coaching

Support for personal challenges: Our 1:1 coaching offers employees fast and flexible support for pressing challenges.

Target group

Managers and experts at all levels: From shop floor managers up to regional management level.

Coaching program
components

of the customized program for leadership principles.

Onboarding workshop:
Introduction to the program to drive a high usage.

Interactive coach briefing:
Individual goal setting and development planning with certified coaches.

180-degree feedback:
Comprehensive assessment of leadership skills by superiors.

Tailor-made learning journeys:
Individual micro-tasks and 1:1 Coaching for skills development.

Group coaching:
Exchange and mutual learning in small groups.

Achievements

of the customized program for leadership principles.

Leadership competencies increased:

all managers improved by an average of 6% in the core competencies.

High satisfaction:

4.9 out of 5 stars for the coaching sessions.

High acceptance:

90% of participants used the entire program.

The results

Introduction of new leadership principles

Based on PALFINGER's new leadership principles, Sharpist designed a customized coaching program to create a strong company culture, increase team effectiveness and support the achievement of company goals.

"When you think about the culture of Palfinger and the different managers that we have in production, in Sales but also the experts, in different countries and different cultures, you need to have this deep dive and also this change and this customized (Sharpist) solution ."

"The Coaching what we offer is based on our leadership principles, because coaching for us is not that they get some development session, so we always start with a deep dive what our principles mean to our people and then we combine it with our training session."

Roland Lechner

VP Human Resources EMEA at PALFINGER

Work-life balance

Managers report an improved work-life balance since working with Sharpist coaching

Sharpist Coaching has improved the performance of certain leaders in terms of less conflicts. I think they have a better balance in their lifes and also in their work. I think they are also better in supporting team work within their team.

I have used (Coaching) for my own growth and not for my weaknesses.

Kristina Huber

Director HR EMEA Distribution at PALFINGER

Better leadership skills

Employees have been able to evaluate and improve their own leadership skills thanks to Sharpist coaching

“Sharpist coaching played a very important role in my last years. (...) It was the first time I had an online coaching and I was very much surprised how efficient it is from the time you use. But also from the quality. Even after some minutes I didn't have the feeling

that we were connected via a conference call. (..) It was very helpful for me, especially in this time, that was challenging for me ...”

Michael Gruböck

Director Key Account Management EMEA at PALFINGER

Team building and role clarity

Through personal exchanges with his coach and individual micro-tasks, Bernhard Eicher, Director Apprentice Development & Training EMEA, was able to improve his self-image and prioritization skills.
This enabled him to lead and support his team more effectively

"Sharpist helped me with team-building and development for the whole group. One special detail: For me it was not so easy to understand what were the next steps, what is important and what I must do. With the support of my coach from Sharpist this was clear.

Especially the micro tasks were really helpful. With every sessions, the big picture was a little bit clearer."

Bernhard Eicher

Director Apprentice Development & Training EMEA at PALFINGER

PALFINGER

PALFINGER,

The challenge

The solution

Program types

Target group

Coaching program
components

Achievements

The results

Introduction of new leadership principles

Work-life balance

Better leadership skills

Team building and role clarity

What do PALFINGER managers across Europe say about Sharpist?

Would you like to develop your managers through coaching? Talk to us!

PALFINGER

PALFINGER,

The challenge

The solution

Program types

Target group

Coaching programcomponents

Achievements

The results

Introduction of new leadership principles

Work-life balance

Better leadership skills

Team building and role clarity

What do PALFINGER managers across Europe say about Sharpist?

Would you like to develop your managers through coaching? Talk to us!

Coaching program
components