Transformation

Design of Leadership Capability Framework for Mining Organisation

Date Posted:3 February 2025
Consultant:Dr Marcele De Sanctis

Capability framework transformation for a mining organisation. Defining leadership and technical excellence to drive performance.

 

capability framework design for mining company

The Brief

A mining organisation engaged Future Leadership to develop a capability framework that defined the technical and leadership capabilities required for business success.

The objective was to establish clear performance standards, align talent development with strategic priorities, and support leadership growth across all organisational levels.

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Improved Employee Engagement

Companies that undergo successful organisational transformation experience a 30% increase in employee engagement. Engaged employees are more productive, less likely to leave, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Reference: McKinsey & Company, "The People Power of Transformations" (2018)

25%25%

Financial

Organisations that successfully implement transformation initiatives see an average 25% improvement in their financial performance, including revenue growth and profitability.

Reference: BCG, "The Role of Leadership in Transformation" (2020)

143%143%

Return on Investment (ROI)

Transformation projects with effective change management practices are six times more likely to meet their objectives and achieve a 143% return on investment (ROI).

Reference: Prosci, "Best Practices in Change Management" (2019)

20-50%20-50%

Reduced Time to Market

Organisations that undergo successful digital transformation reduce their time to market by 20-50%, allowing them to bring products and services to customers faster and stay competitive in rapidly changing markets.

Reference: Deloitte, "Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for Billion-Dollar Organizations" (2021)

The Process

Future Leadership implemented a structured methodology to develop the capability framework:

  1. Desktop review: Analysed key organisational documents, including the business strategy, talent development plan, and performance review guides.
  2. Qualitative and thematic analysis: Identified critical capability themes using complexity theory to understand organisational dynamics.
  3. Framework design:
    • Created a technical capability framework mapped to job families.
    • Developed a leadership capability framework for emerging, middle, and senior leaders.
    • Defined performance standards outlining expectations for each capability.
  4. Stakeholder consultation: Provided recommendations tailored to the organisation’s maturity level, ensuring effective framework integration.

The Advisory Team's Impact Across Clients Through Survey Feedback

32% Increase in Self Awareness

Individuals’ awareness of motives, values, strengths and development needs

21% Increase in Motivation

Individuals’ motivation to apply learning, insight and further develop

27% Increase in Confidence

Individuals’ confidence in their abilities and impact as a leader

30% Increase in Role Clarity

Individuals’ clarity around success factors associated with their role

The Outcome

The capability framework provided a clear roadmap for technical and leadership development, enhancing performance and alignment with strategic objectives.

The organisation now has defined success metrics for capabilities, supporting effective talent management, leadership growth, and continuous improvement.

Consultant

Dr Marcele De Sanctis

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