Supporting safety, productivity, and efficiency in the mining industry

On commencement of the contract for the fleet implementation, Sandvik engaged Escient to facilitate a change management workshop with key representatives from Sandvik and its mining client. Escient undertook a Change-led approach with a focus on:

• Identifying current barriers to change for team members
• Empowering team members to initiate a change impact assessment
• Providing tools and techniques in assessing, planning and delivering change
• Establishing a single team, way of working and means to deliver the whole scope of change

Prior to the first workshop, Escient reviewed project documentation, interviewed team members, conducted change management analysis, and facilitated the development of a joint vision for the large mining fleet implementation with the project’s sponsors.

During the workshop, Escient guided the formation of four cross-functional, cross-organisational teams, each focused on a distinct aspect of the project scope. This facilitation allowed each team to agree upon a ‘charter’ to guide their planned practical next steps.

Escient’s approach in facilitating this fleet implementation has helped Sandvik with the successful managing of change to support the delivery of mining fleet, technology and aftermarket support processes for their mining client.