Orkla Builds a Unified Leadership Culture Across 10 Countries
Discover how Orkla turned values into leadership behaviors that drive performance
Orkla ASA is a leading Nordic consumer goods company, offering food, snacks, and household brands in over 100 countries.
Employees
19,080
Revenue
€6.1B
Industry
Consumer Goods
Origin
Norway
+80%
Increased team engagement
+85%
Of learners apply leadership more consciously
10
Contries where program was rolled out
+90%
Spend more time on leadership activities
Orkla ASA is a leading Nordic consumer goods company, offering food, snacks, and household brands in over 100 countries.
Employees
19,080
Revenue
€6.1B
Industry
Consumer Goods
Origin
Norway
+80%
Increased team engagement
+85%
Of learners apply leadership more consciously
10
Contries where program was rolled out
+90%
Spend more time on leadership activities
Orkla Leadership Compass
Challenge
Orkla needed a unified leadership program for newly hired and promoted managers across multiple countries. Existing approaches varied locally, and the pandemic made in-person training impossible.
The company partnered with Promote International to create the Orkla Leadership Compass—a virtual journey focused on practical application, dialogue tools, and consistent leadership principles.
orkla leadership compass
Outcomes
The Orkla Leadership Compass scaled to 10 countries through a Train the Trainer model, delivering locally in native languages. Over 90% of participants reported using leadership behaviors more consciously, and 85% said they practice them more effectively. Managers confirmed the impact, with all seeing skill application and 75% noting improved leadership.
At the team level, 80% reported higher engagement, over half increased productivity, and 90% spend more time on leadership activities. The program established a consistent, cost-effective, and sustainable leadership foundation across Orkla.
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