Organization change project for Ponsse

The client renewed its operating model to strengthen its long-term competitiveness and profitability. The goal was to build a globally scalable operating model and organization to improve efficiency, global organization, which would enable the development of standardized processes. Markus Taina from HR Plus participated and supported CHRO and the management team in the planning of the operating model and organizational change and acted as the project manager as part of the company's internal HR, driving the project forward together with the HR team and ensuring smooth progress according to the desired schedule. High-level planning and development of operating model were carried out in close cooperation with the Chief Human Resource Officer and management team of the company. After the planning, Markus was responsible for the project implementation as the project manager together with the HR team and the supervisors of various functions. During the implementation phase, Markus particularly helped with the preparation of training materials and training sessions, supported the creation of the communication plan and materials, and in collaboration with HR, ensured the smooth progress of change negotiations and the implementation of layoffs and related support services. Part of the project was also to ensure the collection and updating of data in the HR system and the collection of learning experiences from the team.

Markus received feedback for clear scheduling and pleasant cooperation as a project manager. Additionally, Markus conducted a Working Genius workshop for the client's HR management team, from which participants reported gaining more understanding of themselves and members of the team.