Talent & Team Development
FOR ORGANISATIONS
Develop the people and teams who will shape the organisation’s future.
TALENT & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
We work with organisations to create development journeys for emerging talent, established professionals and teams. Each begins with a clear understanding of what people need to learn, where they need to contribute and how their development connects with the organisation’s strategy and future.
Case Study
Heineken | Talent Development Programme
Developing Talent Across the Business
Partnering in the creation of a development programme that brought people from different functions together to learn, collaborate and gain greater visibility within the organisation.
The Challenge
Heineken Germany wanted to support a selected cohort of sixteen employees with the potential to take on broader responsibilities in the future. The programme was designed to help them develop beyond their current roles, build relationships across functions and bring new ideas and perspectives into the business.
It was also intended to give participants greater exposure to the management team and other senior stakeholders. The challenge was to create a coherent development journey in which these aims were connected rather than a series of separate workshops.
The Work
Katharina worked with the HR lead to shape the twelve-month programme and connect its different elements around a clear set of development goals.
Participants worked in cross-functional groups on projects with relevance to the business. Alongside sessions on project management, business planning, feedback and change, Katharina supported the groups with workshops and coaching focused on collaboration and storytelling. Drawing on their individual Lumina Spark profiles, she helped them understand their collective strengths and recognise where different working styles could create friction. She then coached the teams to present their ideas clearly and persuasively to senior management.
The Value
The programme made development part of real work. Participants built relationships beyond their usual teams, worked on business-relevant challenges and developed their ability to communicate ideas to senior stakeholders. It also made Heineken Germany’s investment in its talent visible, supporting the longer-term aim of preparing and retaining people for future roles.
“We partnered with Katharina across a number of initiatives, including leadership coaching, team workshops and the design and delivery of a talent development programme. I quickly appreciated her ability to combine empathy with a clear and pragmatic perspective. Whether facilitating workshops, supporting leadership development or coaching individuals through change, she consistently created an environment where honest reflection and meaningful dialogue could take place.
What stands out most is Katharina’s ability to ask the right questions, helping teams and individuals gain new perspectives while maintaining a strong focus on practical outcomes. Katharina brings a rare combination of coaching expertise, business understanding and genuine curiosity. Her work has not only been highly valued by participants but has also contributed to stronger collaboration, greater clarity and sustainable development across the organisation. I would highly recommend Katharina as a trusted partner for leadership, team and organisational development.”
CORINNA BARO, PERSONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, HEINEKEN GERMANY