We have a longstanding tradition of investing in people development and providing cross-functional and crossunit assignments. In order to support the career development of our people and to ensure the optimum use of the company’s resources, KONE aims to continuously increase internal job rotation and encourages employees to use these possibilities to develop themselves. We also see coaching as an essential part of professional development.
In addition to learning on the job, we arrange global and local learning programs that cover a wide range of professional skills. KONE’s training centers in various parts of the world are responsible for technical training. Global development programs are designed to strengthen the common operating models, to promote collaboration and cross-cultural knowledge sharing and to ensure the development of current and future managers. The contents are aligned with KONE’s strategy and key leadership competences.
In 2008, KONE started a global Supervisor Development Program as part of the Leadership Excellence program. The program aims to improve the leadership capabilities of our supervisors. The training involves all supervisors at KONE and is arranged locally in our country organizations worldwide.
KONE works with top business schools to develop its competence. Since 2006, KONE has worked with IMD in Switzerland for top management development.