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Global energy organisation
Turning silos into shared leadership: how a global giant empowered teams across 61,000 employees
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A global energy company with 61,000 employees built an internal coaching academy, and 82% of people took part in the empowerment initiatives that followed.
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The client
A major player in the global energy sector, this company operates across electricity generation, distribution, and natural gas. With 61,000 employees and an annual revenue of $148 billion, it faces the complexity of managing diverse teams across multiple regions.
Wise Humanity was chosen through a joint decision by the Head of Training and Empowerment and the CEO, recognising its alignment with the company's leadership and development goals.
The challenge
Despite its scale and expertise, the company faced persistent challenges that many large organisations encounter.
Leadership recognised that traditional training programmes weren't enough. They needed an approach that was practical, human-centred, and deeply aligned with their vision.
Breaking silos, strengthening leadership
Empowerment gaps
Employees needed more autonomy and a stronger leadership culture.Collaboration barriers
Cross-regional and intergenerational teams struggled to work effectively.Scattered knowledge
Best practices weren't being shared efficiently across divisions.
This was more than a team training programme. It was a cultural shift.
The results
The results: tangible shifts in team dynamics
The transformation was measurable and meaningful:
Engagement surge
82% participation in empowerment initiatives after Wise Humanity workshops.Improved communication
Leading to more effective cross-functional teamwork.Stronger talent retention
As employees felt more engaged and valued.Global best practice adoption
For example, bridging strategies from Brazil to Italy.
The experience
The experience: a shift in mindset, not just methods
This was more than a team training programme. It was a cultural shift. Employees didn't just attend sessions; they applied what they learned, supporting and challenging each other in real time. Leaders saw immediate benefits in how teams engaged, solved problems, and shared knowledge.
Small, strategic interventions can create lasting change. By fine-tuning how people communicate and collaborate, organisations unlock their full potential without massive structural overhauls.
Why it worked
Wise Humanity's strength lies in its ability to blend strategy with empathy, ensuring that changes are both impactful and sustainable. This wasn't a top-down initiative. It was built with and for the people within the company.
Final thought
Final thought: if you are facing similar challenges
Transformation doesn't require a revolution. Sometimes it's about listening, refining, and empowering the talent that's already there. Wise Humanity understands this, and that's what made the difference here.
The story in numbers
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