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Pioneer Management Consulting

Empowering Leaders Through Strategic Thought Partnership

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Our Story

A major food and agriculture company wanted to create a new learning and development (L&D) organization for their production workforce. Lacking the capacity to do it alone, the HR leader enlisted our support.  Beyond providing program leadership, we were also strategic thought partners, providing an outside perspective with extensive relatable experience to advise from planning to execution to measuring success.  It didn’t stop at conceptual; we rolled up our sleeves to bring their L&D strategy to life.

The Challenge

Our client had identified a big gap that was ill-defined and had little bandwidth to even know where to start. They aimed to develop and launch a new L&D organization, a critical initiative for the talent management of the business. But packed schedules and day-to-day demands left little time for strategic planning.

They needed a true partner who could both strategize and execute. Someone to sharpen their vision with an unbiased outside perspective. But also hit the ground running on priorities to drive real progress.

The client required a delicate balance — a trusted advisor for big-picture thinking combined with hands-on support to get things done.

Our Approach

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with leadership, our lead consultant built trust and transparency through open communication, and identifying and delivering quick wins.

Together, we:

  • Facilitated interactive sessions to shape a vision and strategy with clear priorities and milestones
  • Leveraged robust project management rigor — from risk planning to priority setting to workload management — to drive focused execution
  • Provided impartial guidance to maintain focus on the essential priorities tied to the initiative’s vision
  • Tackled key deliverables to free up leadership bandwidth where it was needed most
  • Onboarded new hires and built internal capabilities for long-term success

Our blend of strategic counsel and on-the-ground execution empowered our client to bring their bold L&D vision to life and propel their organization forward.

Exceptional Results

Together, we:

  • Created a new L&D organization with production facility experts who could quickly share knowledge across sites
  • Ensured the leader stayed prioritized by focusing their time on high-impact and strategic activities
  • Gained alignment across functions through change management that brought all stakeholders along
  • Developed detailed roadmaps to turn ideas into action and drive measurable results, while adeptly adapting plans to align with shifts in organizational priorities
  • Managed the portfolio holistically so projects advanced business goals

In the end, our client emerged driving sustainable change. They built internal muscles to keep operations running smoothly while also pursuing strategic L&D transformations.

Pioneer Insights

  • An outside perspective brings objectivity to sharpen strategic plans and identify potential risks and roadblocks.
  • Execution support ensures leaders can stay focused on the big picture instead of being caught in the weeds.
  • Trusted advisors help leaders stay sharp and in front of stakeholder management
  • Thought partnership connects strategy guidance with on-the-ground action.

Let's connect to discuss how Pioneer can provide the strategic counsel and dedicated support you need to take your organization to the next level!

Fast Facts

  • Bi-monthly strategy sessions facilitated with critical stakeholders
  • Team of plant L&D experts hired and onboarded
  • Cross-functional support and visibility gained
  • Global and multi-business scope

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