GKN Aerospace – Bespoke Training Programme

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GKN worked with Provek to design and deliver a bespoke project management training programme, combining theory with application, to provide four days of highly effective and focused training.

Requirements

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, they serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers.

A team of highly experienced chief manufacturing engineers (CMEs) that were historically subject matter experts, were to become responsible for setting up and delivering project portfolios that involved complex projects.

GKN required a bespoke professional development programme, to upskill the team providing both technical knowledge, and experience through application, enabling them to plan and deliver projects

The CMEs were located within the US, UK and the Netherlands. A hybrid delivery of virtual and face-to-face workshops would be required.

The programme had to be relevant and reflect the nature of the projects and programmes the CMEs would be responsible for.

Solution

The discovery phase involved an initial benchmarking and assessment of team with a subsequent review of teams’ and individual’s strengths and development areas.

A training programme was developed involving four one-day training workshops, designed around the following key areas:

  • Setting up a project for success
  • Planning for success
  • Executing a project
  • Soft skills

Each workshop consisted of a morning dedicated to theory aligned to industry best practice. Each afternoon session focused on application, embedding the learning through a simulated project scenario that was directly relevant to the candidates participating.

An internal subject matter expert presented at each workshop, sharing their GKN-related experiences relating to topics being covered through the day, as well as to underline the importance of the subject.

Following each workshop, the CMEs were required to complete a learning assignment to evidence how they have applied the learning on their projects.

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Benefits

The programme immediately improved the CMEs awareness of critical elements of project management process, and highlighted key characteristics critical to project success.

The programme provided candidates with real life problems relevant to their day-to-day jobs.

Through the coordinated global delivery, the learning points and PM tool kits developed have brought about more integrated global working relationships. Through having GKN executive participation demonstrated the reality of expectations which underscores the need for sound project leadership within GKN.

 

Ben Hodgkinson, Technical Director Manufacturing Engineering (Civil)

“The delivered Project Management course has been a great success within our Manufacturing Engineering community – it has provided direct impact in the quality of work done by providing the right balance between theory and application; tuned to each CME and their specific roles.  The training model is ultimately flexible and allow us to build both individual and organisational competency in the PM sphere.”

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Further information

If you wish to discuss designing and delivering bespoke project management training within your organisation, why not speak with one of our expert team by calling us on 01635 524 610 or emailing enquiries@provek.co.uk.

 

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