Leadership and Human Capital Development
Goal and Performance
Leadership and human capital development at Charoen Pokphand Group are characterized by a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of continuous learning and empowerment. The Group invests significantly in leadership training programs, mentorship initiatives, and talent development strategies to nurture a pool of capable and skilled leaders
All employees receive annual sustainability training
All employees participate in sustainability activities or projects every year
Supporting the SDGs
Charoen Pokphand Group's Leadership and Human Capital Development actions support the achievement of two Sustainable Development Goals
More Details on Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023
Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Charoen Pokphand Group performs stakeholder assessment and prioritization process on an annual basis to evaluate impacts we have on them and how can they influence our strategies and actions over time. In 2023, the evaluation results showed that our endeavor to encourage a growth mindset and provide ample opportunities for career advancement directly creates impacts on one stakeholder group, which is employees.
More Details on Stakeholder Engagement Report 2023
Our Impact by the Numbers
Leadership and Human Capital Development Management Approach
The management strategy for leadership and human capital development at Charoen Pokphand Group is founded on a dedication to fostering a vibrant and inclusive corporate culture. Finding and developing leadership potential among its staff is a priority for the Group. The opportunity to improve one's abilities as a leader is given to employees through a strong leadership development program. These programs, which focus on developing future leaders and establishing an innovative and adaptable culture, also include executive coaching and leadership workshops.
Additionally, C.P. Group makes considerable investments in people acquisition, retention, and career advancement because it understands that its human capital is its most precious asset. The company places a high value on inclusivity and diversity, making sure that the workforce reflects a diverse range of experiences and viewpoints. In order to attract top talent and maximize the potential of its workforce, C.P. Group strives to create an environment where employees feel appreciated, empowered, and supported. With this all-encompassing approach to leadership and human capital development, C.P. Group is positioned to lead the way in its sector and achieve sustainable growth and success in a rapidly changing global market.
Leadership and Human Capital Development Programs
Charoen Pokphand Group demonstrates a strong commitment to developing employees' knowledge and skills through a comprehensive range of learning and development initiatives. The business sees learning as an ongoing process and makes investments in a range of training initiatives to provide its staff with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their positions. Workshops, seminars, online courses, and on-the-job training are just a few of the formal and informal learning opportunities offered by C.P. Group. With the help of these programs, employees can improve their abilities and stay current with best practices in the business. These programs are created to meet individual development needs.
Additionally, the Charoen Pokphand Group fosters an environment where staff members are free to pursue new areas of expertise and take charge of their own growth. By providing possibilities for job promotion and career development pathways, the organization also promotes its employees' professional development. By encouraging a learning-centered atmosphere, C.P. Group not only ensures the personal development of its employees but also gives them the skills they need to successfully contribute to the success of the company. This dedication to staff development reinforces the company's position as an industry leader in promoting innovation and sustainable growth, as well as the general competency of the workforce.
Charoen Pokphand Group is committed to cultivating and developing the capacity of our people to create quality leaders through the Leadership Development Program organized by the CP Leadership Institute. This Action Learning Program is based on various projects conducted by the Group’s businesses to create career advancement opportunities and enhance problem-solving skills, leadership, and competence in roles, duties, and responsibilities. The training is divided into four levels:
- CP Senior Leaders Development Program (SLP)
- CP Leaders Development Program (LDP)
- CP Potential Leaders Development Program (PLP)
- CP Future Leaders Development Program (FLP)
Besides the above-mentioned courses provided by the CP Leadership Institute, C.P. Group provides our employees with other skill development courses to offer them an equal opportunity to grow and thrive in the fast changing environment
Program Description
C.P. Group has initiated the Leadership Development Program through the CP Leadership Institute to systematically plan the development of new generation leaders with knowledge, skills, and qualifications in line with corporate values and strategies. The program focuses on action learning through the implementation of strategic projects and offers advice from the Group’s senior executives and consultants. Emphasis is placed on training participants through action-based practice, thus developing various skill dimensions as well as learning from the experiences of senior executives, and speakers with expertise in various fields and exchanging knowledge with other participants to develop new generation leaders to become professional business leaders and joining forces to strengthen the Group’s domestic and overseas businesses, while collecting, developing and presenting the acquired knowledge to be passed on from generation to generation.
Business benefits of the program
Developing leadership potential according to C.P. Group's leadership characteristics Building a network of synergy, creating knowledge exchange between business groups Learning and practicing both business and people management through Learning and practicing both business and people management through. The participants will be assigned to oversee businesses covering regional, national, and international levels, as well as continue important strategic projects.
Quantitative Impact to the business
In 2023, there was 1.62% of employees participated in the Leadership Development Program. The program focuses on developing high-potential leaders. It allows participants to take action, leading to strategic development, and improvement of processes, products and services while driving businesses towards exponential growth. Employees and leaders who attended the program helped to increase the Group’s revenue by more than 58,000 million THB.
Percentage of FTEs Participating in the Program
11.63%
Program Description
The Data Analytics for Upskilling program was provided to employees to develop and upskill employees’ analytical skill, as well as prepared them for the digitalization and technological era. The program was also aimed to support the use of data to drive C.P. Group towards becoming a data-driven organization. The program divided into 3 levels: Basic Level, Standard Level, and Advanced Level, covering 7 essential skills. Each skill consists of over 65 certified curriculums in the development of knowledge and skills at all levels where employees can select to enroll in accordance with their development needs. In 2023, the Group has continually developed digital knowledge and skills adding on from last year, and emphasized on standard and advanced digital skills levels.
Business benefits of the program
Develop employees’ skills in digital tools of AI Power Platform and Power BI. The course enables employees to apply these tools in their works, improving quality and speed and propelling the organization towards. The program incorporates practical workshops with real business cases, result presentations, and mentorship throughout the program. Employees have been trained, contributing significantly to the Company’s Digital Transformation with more than 120 digital tool application projects. After attending the programs, employees are able to:
- To identify opportunities for integrating digital technology into the current work environment.
- To comprehend the concepts and essential functions of digital technologies that general employees can adapt to within the current work environment, including AI (such as Prediction, Image Recognition, Chatbots), AR/VR, and the Power Platform, which includes tools like Power Automate and Power BI.
- To effectively develop outcomes from the application of digital tools that align with the specific work context of the business unit.
Quantitative Impact to the business
In 2023, there were 41 projects implemented under this development program, namely cost reduction and increased production efficiency of Spaghetti Carbonara products, and a 3-phase shrimp farming model project. The knowledge gained was brought for the development of 103 e-learning courses. This project reduces the cost of hiring vendors by up to 924 million Baht.
Percentage of FTEs Participating in the Program
56.39%
C.P. Leadership Institute
With a commitment to continuously develop human resources to produce quality leaders, Charoen Pokphand Group founded the C.P. Leadership Institute to cultivate leaders at all levels, including future leaders, potential leaders, current leaders, and senior leaders. In this regard, the CP Future Leaders Development Program (CP FLP) targets to recruit and develop new generation leaders to become valuable assets to the organization and the country.
