Talent Factory

First, we create a working environment that’s entrepreneurial and customer-driven. Then we add the building blocks to develop their potential and sharpen their skills. The result? Strong, talented leaders who can really contribute to the growth of our business.

The idea behind the Talent Factory is simple. We want our people – and those looking to join us – to recognize AkzoNobel as a place where they can grow. A place where strong leaders are developed. Leaders who can make an impact on our business performance and market value. Put simply, we want our people to get noticed.

And in return, we simply expect them to take every opportunity to learn and grow.

To make this happen, there are three building blocks:

Our dynamic working environment
We believe the future belongs to those smart enough to challenge it. That leads to a dynamic way of working. We ask the unasked question and find an answer that benefits our customers.

This approach can be seen in our Performance & Development Dialog and Global Employee Survey. It’s also reflected in our values, diversity & inclusiveness and reward & recognition programs.

Our talent development
We believe that all employees have expertise that can be nurtured and developed. The Development Dialog program was launched in 2007 to do just that.

Our leadership program
We want to secure our future by developing the leaders of tomorrow, today. To do this, we’ve implemented Leadership Talent Reviews at all levels in the company, supported by Executive and Management Development programs.