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Supporting Personalised Leadership Development
at VolkerWessels UK
Reflections from VolkerWessels UK
The mentoring has provided a practical, supportive space for individuals to focus on their own development. The feedback has been consistently positive, and the pragmatic nature of the Chimp Model makes it easier for people to apply what they learn in real situations.
Hannah O’Sullivan,
Head of Learning & Development
About the Organisation
VolkerWessels UK is a leading multidisciplinary contractor operating across the UK’s civil engineering and infrastructure sector, delivering complex projects across rail, highways, aviation, ports, defence, energy, water, and environmental services.
The Challenge
As leadership development evolved within the business, providing highly personalised, one-to-one support became increasingly important. The focus was on creating space for individuals to explore their own development needs, supported by trusted, high-quality coaches with a breadth of experience.
The Approach
VolkerWessels UK partnered with Chimp Management, working with Chimp Management Mentors to provide one-to-one support for individuals across the organisation.
Using The Chimp Model as a practical framework, colleagues were supported to better understand how their minds respond under pressure and apply learning in a clear, straightforward way.
The Impact
Feedback from across the business has been consistently positive. Colleagues value the clarity and practicality of the tools, alongside the opportunity to focus on their own development in a supportive, individualised setting.
From a learning and development perspective, working with a partner who offers trusted expertise and is easy to work with has been an important part of making this support effective within a busy, complex organisation.
