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Silver Award
Best in Future Global Leader Development

“Global Management Development Programme – Outperformer”
Hilti Asia Limited

About Hilti Asia
Hilti was founded in 1941 in Schaan, principality of Liechtenstein. It's leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services power the global
construction industry in more than 120 countries on 5 continents with innovative solutions and superior added value. The Group employs more than
29,000 team members; two-thirds of the employees work directly for sales organizations and in engineering; generating over 250,000 customer contacts
daily and annual sales of CHF 5.6 billion in 2018 through its unique direct selling approach.

Objectives
The Hilti Group has a clear growth strategy from 2009 to invest heavily in markets to achieve sustainable value creation through leadership and
differentiation in a doubling construction market. To untap business potential by opening new markets globally, Hilti needs aggressively invest in hiring
more people to cater the rapid expansion of business and to build up the global talent pool. Hence, an international fast track programme called the
Outperformer Programme is created to accelerate the building up of the future leadership pipeline in a shorter timeframe.

Design and Implementation
The Outperformer Programme is a two-year development programme that moves selected trainees across diverse functional and international
assignments. The trainee programme offers four separate tracks: business, finance, technical and logistics. Whilst the tracks differ slightly to suit their
business needs and trainee profiles, they aim for the same objectives and leads to the same professional level.
The key success factors are:
1. Strong Global and Region Steering

• There is frequent follow up between region and global counterparts to steer trainee’s rotation and development in local market organizations,
thus ensuring a unique experience for the trainees.

• Through People Review session at regional and corporate level, Hilti could ensure each Outperformer career development is discussed together
with senior management team to steer their Individual Development Plans and landing position process.

2. Unique networking experience
• Dedicated HR programme managers and assignment line managers – teaching the trainee how to navigate the organization and achieve results
• Networks and bonding among the trainees – each batch go through a unique experience together such as building a house in Bosnia, have fun
and form friendships. Eventually when paths cross as senior leaders, the organization reaps from the seamless collaboration and communication.
• Senior management exposure – Intentionally creating a mentoring relationship with the trainee to give advice on career development and giving
roles models to emulate to quickly build up leadership presence.

Outcomes
After the trainees have landed after the 2 years programme, HR Programme Managers continuously track their development and to ensure they have a
proper individual development plan. A variety of landing roles have been proposed based on their strengths and trainee’s interests.
Since the programme is launched:
• 63 trainees have completed the programme globally
• 85% retention rate
• 100% of trainees landed outside of the region of origin
• 90% of formers trainees landed in managerial level or above

Comments from Adjudicators
The programme objectives were well-defined with concise linkage to business goals, aiming at developing future succession pipeline with global mindset
to drive long-term business growth.
The programme was thorough and well-designed with clear path and milestones. The programme gained full support from senior leadership and the
responsibilities among the key stakeholders were clearly defined. The idea of placing the talents in different countries and business functions was unique
and thoughtful to facilitate their growth and development through rotation and networking experience. Their customized mentoring programme was
also rolled out to develop high potential staff and accelerate their succession readiness for higher positions. Effective communication and constant
feedback on trainees’ performance contributed significantly to their career development.
The results of the programme were spectacular, with 85% retention rate. Riding on the global presence of the Group, the objectives of mobilizing talents
out of their own countries or regions were also achieved. Candidates clearly enjoyed the structured approach for their career path.
On the whole, it was a highly successful programme with impactful results. It has successfully retained and developed future leaders for the organization
in a faster and sustainable way and enhanced its competitive edge.

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