ELEVATE

ELEVATE: How REPA established a Europe-wide networked learning culture with Cornerstone and achieved 920 training hours in six months

REPA, A Parts Town Unlimited Company, is in a phase of intensive growth. This development is accompanied by structural changes, increasing complexity and a dynamic market environment - developments that open up new opportunities, particularly in the area of personnel development.

ONE REPA is a central component of the corporate strategy: an integrated, pan-European company with standardized processes, clear structures and a common corporate culture. The introduction of the ELEVATE talent management platform based on Cornerstone was a decisive step in this direction.

Project goals

01

Systematic talent development

Systematically identifying talent, developing it in a targeted manner and supporting it in the long term through transparent processes and data-based decisions.

02

Integration of learning and performance

Combine learning and performance management in one system to promote a continuous learning culture and strengthen individual development.

03

Professionalization of succession planning

Fill critical roles with suitable internal talent at an early stage and ensure continuity in management.

04

Data-based HR management

Use talent analytics to increase the effectiveness of HR measures and make well-founded strategic personnel decisions.

Project description

New requirements demand modern solutions

Personnel development at REPA was faced with the task of keeping pace with the company's dynamic growth. The existing Learning Management System had served its purpose, but was only accessible for two locations. An expansion to all European locations had become necessary.

Key areas of development:

Transparency in talent development: potential for a more systematic approach to identifying and developing talent
Integration of learning and performance: Combine learning and performance management in one system to promote a continuous learning culture and strengthen individual development
Succession planning: opportunity to fill critical roles more strategically and proactively
Data-based decisions: Need for reliable data to make informed HR decisions
Technological development: time for a modern, scalable platform that grows with the company

This initial situation was the starting point for a comprehensive project to strategically realign talent development at the beginning of 2024.

The results: Measurable impact

After careful analysis, REPA decided to introduce the Cornerstone talent management platform. The solution impressed with its modular architecture, high scalability, user-friendliness and the ability to map learning, performance and development in one integrated system.

Key performance indicators

40% user activation in the first month: 420 out of 1,047 employees logged in at least once.
920 training hours after just six months, clear evidence of the active use and relevance of the platform.
5 languages: Multilingual content and communication for a Europe-wide networked learning culture.
High acceptance: Especially among employees in the office environment: ease of use and individual learning paths are appreciated.

Qualitative achievements

Cultural change: Development towards proactive, data-based personnel development
Transparency: development potential is made visible
Strategic management: sound basis for data-based HR decisions
Scalability: platform grows with the company
ONE REPA: standardized processes and a common corporate culture are strengthened

Lessons learned and insights for future projects

1. Early involvement of stakeholders
Different priorities in HR teams can be easily reconciled through clear communication and joint coordination.

2. Proactively support technical aspects
Challenges before the go-live can be managed well with clear escalation paths and sufficient time buffers.

3. Use compliance topics as an introduction
Mandatory training courses such as cybersecurity help to quickly establish the platform as a central learning tool.

4. Multilingualism as a success factor
Information in several languages facilitates access and increases acceptance.

5 Integrate local perspectives
Continuous exchange with regional HR teams significantly enriches the user experience.

6. Consider the infrastructure
Access to digital end devices is an important factor for use, especially for commercial employees.

"For me as a project manager, ELEVATE was much more than a classic implementation project. It was a personal learning journey where I was not only able to actively shape the learning culture at REPA, but also learned a lot about myself, especially how crucial good communication and real teamwork are for the success of a project. The close cooperation with my HR colleagues at the international locations and with our implementation partner alliantis was a great enrichment for me. It showed me once again how important transparent, open communication and mutual trust are in complex change processes."

Chantal Metz

Group Manager Learning & Development

"The introduction of Cornerstone Learn at REPA shows how a motivated project team can quickly achieve global success. The combination of a clear focus on lean processes, global vision and fast coordination and decision-making processes have laid the foundation. The continuous development and questioning of existing processes help REPA today to further develop the learning culture in the company and generate measurable successes in compliance as well as the further development of skills and personal competencies."

Josef Parth

Project Manager & Partner, alliantis GmbH

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