Cases
Creating superior value as trusted partners
Supporting the restructuring of a global corporate foundation for sustainable growth and maximal social impact
East-West Seed KT
EWS-KT’s showcases profitable and sustainable farming practices to smallholder vegetable farmers who face challenges with low yields in underdeveloped markets (Asia & Africa), thereby leveraging the long-term commercial incentives of East-West Seed.
Challenge
Since its establishment, EWS-KT has experienced rapid growth, necessitating the streamlining of the organization to enhance clarity, productivity, and the overall quality of its work.
Approach
We worked closely with the Director and a select team of senior leaders. Phase one included an organization-wide questionnaire to identify bottlenecks. Phase two focused on formulating a delivery roadmap with interventions, timelines, and project teams.
Value
– Actionable roadmap to maximize impact and foster innovation among smallholders
– Alignment and ownership among the leaders of EWS-KT
– Enhanced decision-making through identifying the priorities
Creating a feedback culture to support the growth trajectory of African internet provider
Poa! Internet
Poa! internet connects the underserved communities of Africa, improving lives through unlimited access to knowledge and opportunities. Its vision is to bring internet to every home in Africa. For over 5 years poa! internet has been steadily building it’s ambition to be the leading internet provider in Africa.
Challenge
To sustain the growth trajectory of Poa! Internet, the executive team recognized the importance of enhancing feedback practices among senior leaders within the organization. This included both the giving and receiving of feedback.
Approach
In the project’s initial stage, 360° leadership feedback questionnaires were distributed among all senior leaders. Subsequently, a workshop was conducted to review and discuss the questionnaire results. During this workshop the senior leadership team also discussed and agreed on the best internal feedback practices to be implemented.
Value
– Increased trust among senior leaders
– Stronger communication & feedback practices company-wide
Enhancing leadership capacity in a large international corporate foundation
East-West Seed KT
EWS-KT’s showcases profitable and sustainable farming practices to smallholder vegetable farmers who face challenges with low yields in underdeveloped markets (Africa & Asia), thereby leveraging the long-term commercial incentives of East-West Seed.
Challenge
EWS-KT is experiencing rapid growth, necessitating the growth of internal leadership capacity. The organisation promotes a leadership style centered around coaching, aimed at unlocking the full potential of every individual.
Approach
Through an ongoing partnership, coaching is optional for all staff members in leadership positions. Coaching engagements include 360° questionnaires, in-depth discussions with the supervisor and a number of 1:1 coaching sessions.
Value
– Enhanced leadership capacity
– Inspiring, motivated and engaged leaders
– Improved leadership transitions