Building a Unified Management Team

At Eltwin, we believe that good management is the key to happy and engaged employees. To further our commitment to well-being and improve employee engagement across all our teams, we made the strategic decision to invest in the development of our management team. We believe that by developing our managers, we can promote a supportive and inclusive work environment that will benefit the entire organization.

To achieve this, our management team embarked on an exciting management development program during the year 2024 with a focus on growth, self-awareness, and strong management. The training was conducted for managers in both Denmark and Poland, ensuring that our management team is united across geographical boundaries. A key component of the program was the use of the Insights test, a tool designed to provide deeper insights into each manager’s preferences and areas for growth.

The program was facilitated by experienced business psychologist, Hanna El-Kholy from El-Kholy Consult, who brings extensive expertise in management and organizational development. With her guidance, our managers are gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to refine their management abilities, ways of communication and better understand how to drive success in a sustainable and impactful way. Additionally, recruitment specialist Allan Karsberg was involved in providing further support to ensure we maximize the potential of our management team and thus, strengthen our overall organizational culture.

Shared learnings, stronger teams

Jeppe Høst Lassen, Head of Supply Chain, elaborates on the impact of the training: “While I’ve had management training externally in the past, undergoing this training alongside my colleagues has been significantly more impactful. It has given us a shared language and helped bring our roles as managers to the forefront. It has also brought us closer as a management team and build trust between us. This enables more open conversations about the challenges we face as managers, which in turn strengthens our teamwork and problem-solving.”

It’s easy to view management as something handled by specialists in addition to their other duties. But by investing in management development, we are highlighting the importance of treating management as its own role, that requires a separate skillset that needs to be developed. This allows us to help our employees achieve a bigger impact for our customers and improves the well-being in the workplace.

Malgorzata Kurowska, one of our participating managers in Poland, highlights the personal impact of the program: “The workshops were a valuable experience that allowed me to better understand myself as a leader and manage my team more effectively. I have gained practical tools for handling difficult situations, improving communication, and building a culture of trust. I also learned that it is important to define expectations. This helps avoid misunderstandings, and everyone knows where they stand. I pay more attention to matching tasks to employees' competencies and potential, which increases their engagement and sense of responsibility.”

One management philosophy

By continuously focusing on management development across both Denmark and Poland, we aim to create a shared management philosophy that transcends borders and enables us to collaborate more effectively as one unified team. This initiative is not only about achieving business results but also about creating a culture that values well-being, honest communication, recognition and cooperation. Through ongoing training, we are working continuously to create a management style that motivates and supports our employees, involve them in decision-making processes and ensure everyone feels valued.

We are confident that the new insights and strategies gained from the development program will cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace. Through continuous growth and development, we aim to build a management team that is even better equipped to guide Eltwin into the future.