Case Study | Increasing competitiveness in foreign markets

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Read an example of how this company achieved its goal of increasing market competitiveness through continuous and systematic employee development.

 

Need to increase competitiveness in foreign markets through systematic employee development

A manufacturing company with 452 employees is facing the challenge of maintaining a competitive advantage in foreign markets. The analysis indicates that systematic education enhances the knowledge needed for rapid market adaptation, and certificates of completed training are essential for bidding on tenders. 

Goals:

• increase competitiveness in foreign markets by improving employees’ business skills and foreign language proficiency 
  
• ensure continuous professional development of employees through structured and accessible online programs 
• create internal online programs and educate all employees 
• demonstrate progress and results through regular reports for internal and external stakeholders 

 

Implementation of the LPC LMS and LPC for Business service for continuous learning of business skills and foreign languages.

The company implemented the LPC LMS (Learning Management System) and LPC for Business service, which offers a wide range of online courses for developing business skills and learning foreign languages, as well as the creation and access to the company’s internal programs. LPC4B gives employees access to quality educational material and immediately available online programs.

Implementation  

Educational Needs Analysis

• an analysis was conducted to determine the specific educational needs of employees, with the focus on the areas of business skills and foreign languages 
• key courses were defined within the LPC LMS that meet their identified needs 

Forming My Growth for 4 groups of participants  

• LPC LMS was implemented and tailored to company needs
• individual education plans were created for employees, focusing on business skills 

Activities for Employees 

• employees were informed about the availability of new educational programs 
• a kick-off workshop was organized 
• motivating monthly reminders were sent 
• monthly webinars were organized on key leadership topics 
• employees had the opportunity to provide feedback

 

Activities for the Client  

• a system was established to monitor employee progress and engagement through the LMS
• Managers had constant access to results, with HalPet sending monthly reports on employee activities and progress within the LPC system 
• quarterly meetings with the LPC advisor 
• specialized webinars for HR managers, directors, and executives

 

After a year of using LPC LMS and LPC for Business service, the following results were achieved:Continuous Professional Development

• establishment of a system for continuous professional development of employees through structured and immediately accessible online programs 
• employees expressed greater satisfaction with the opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company 

Internal Content  

• 2 internal courses were developed and included in My Growth for all employees – Code of Ethics and GDPR 

Conclusion

By implementing the LPC LMS and LPC for Business service, this company enabled its employees to continuously educate themselves in business skills and foreign languages. This process allowed them to achieve their goals, i.e., increase foreign market competitiveness. 

This case clearly demonstrates how investing in online learning can have a significant positive impact on the company’s competitiveness and the professional development of employees in the manufacturing industry. 

Next steps

The company decided to keep using the LPC LMS and LPC for Business service to satisfy the growing market and educational needs of employees. They also plan to regularly review and adapt their internal programs to ensure continuous progress and compliance with the latest business standards and practices.