The mapping of employee expertise in 2010 resulted in the creation of a three-part training package targeted at different sets of employees within the Group.
Excel: Leadership programme in collaboration with IFL and the Stockholm School of Economics. A total of 38 employees have taken part in the programme, which is held every year and runs over six months. The programme is intended for experienced managers and country managers.
Booster: Programme for employees with the potential to develop strategic skills, leadership and business acumen. 23 employees of various nationalities have taken part in the first round of training in 2012. The next round is scheduled
for 2013. The programme is aimed at talented employees who are considered to have potentialto advance within the organisation. The long-term aim is for the participants to take part in the Excel programme.
Future Leaders: Trainee programme in which new employees without significant experience work in different departments and areas in the Group for 15 months. Four employees took part in the first round in 2012. Two new trainees,from China and Germany, have been recruited for 2013.