Leadership and Mentoring at Swiss Post Solutions
Swiss Post Solutions (SPS), a subsidiary of Swiss Post and a leader in outsourced mailroom services, operates in over 300 locations across Europe and the US with over 2500 employees. SPS recognized the need to enhance leadership skills to sustain growth and support succession planning.
Leadership and Mentoring Program
This strategy was aimed at developing leadership competencies through customised training and a mentoring scheme that pairs potential women leaders with seasoned executives.airs new MLA graduates with seasoned SAA graduates, guiding them through critical skills for success in the legal field.
Utilizing a mentoring platform, Cooley ensures that these sessions are not only productive but also engaging, with tools like session agendas and activity reports.
Program Components
- Leadership Training and Coaching:
Programs tailored to instil best practices in leadership.
- Mentoring Women Leaders:
This initiative offers career guidance, skill development, confidence-building, and networking, preparing women for senior roles.
The leadership and mentoring efforts have led to:
- Promotions: Several mentees have moved into higher management positions.
- Retention: The program has significantly improved the retention of crucial staff.
- Leadership Development: There’s a better grasp of leadership roles, enhancing performance reviews and goal setting.
- Client Relations: Improved delegation capabilities and client relationships, driven by the advanced skills of the leaders.
Swiss Post Solutions’ robust approach to leadership development, particularly its mentoring program for women, has greatly strengthened its leadership capacity and aided its strategic goals.
These successes highlight the critical role of specialised training and mentoring in preparing leaders and securing organisational success.