Impact Case Study - Medtronic

MyCareerPath pilot programme
with Medtronic Galway.

Department Name: Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) Operations – Medtronic Parkmore (Group 1)

Industry: Medical Technology

Keywords: Upskilling,
Career Assessment, Career Learning Pathways, eLearning Courses, RPL Toolkit, Career Guidance, Workplace Learning, 1-to-1 Mentoring.

CASE STUDY SUMMARY

Medtronic Multinational organisation with 4,000 employees in Ireland – MyCareerPath worked with employees of all levels

The Outcomes

Validated message that the organisation supports skills learning for the future

Allowed organisation to support employees in development of skills

Allowed employees at all levels to engage with life long learning

Meet Medtronic mindset to foster belonging and deliver results the right way

It has given our employees clarity around their career paths and the motivation and confidence to pursue further education and training.

Supported the Medtronic Mission – “ to recognise the personal worth of ALL employees by providing an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company’s success.”

Background

Medtronic Ireland:
The company has roots in Ireland since 1982, and currently employs more than 4,000 people across four sites based in Galway (Parkmore & Mervue), Athlone and Dublin.

MyCareerPath linked into our organisation’s vision and aligned well with our Academic Sponsorship Policy, which supports the company’s mission by recognising the personal worth of ALL our employees and enables them to maximise their potential by providing opportunities for growth and development. We felt the Career and Learning Pathways could contribute to our ethos of:

Ensuring employees have the skills and knowledge they need for their current role
Encouraging employees with potential to develop their skills and knowledge to support the current and future business needs
Close any skills gaps required for the business needs
Help prepare employees future career opportunities

Assist employees in researching suitable courses available to them in Higher Education
Help our employees to understand how to avail of the recognition of prior learning
To understand how to avail of the recognition of prior learning

The overall aim of the project is to enhance employee satisfaction in the workplace, encourage the development of career progression pathways, increased engagement in Higher Education and improved regional output.

WHAT WE DID

ATU worked with Medtronic’s Training and Development Unit to understand how MyCareerPath can support organisational objectives.

Discussions and demonstration of the website, platform, and pathways to the L&D teams. The Organisation identified and registered suitable employees for the project.

Online presentation of programme to participants, including timelines, six- eight-week programme, anticipated outcomes, terms of engagement and Q & A sessions.

Individual appointments using online booking system, meetings with Career and Learning Pathways Advisers, Recognition of Prior Learning Co-ordinators.

We evaluated all the learners experience of the pathways and measured individuals’ employability both at the beginning and at the end of their learning pathway.

PATHWAYS CHOSEN

Careers and Learning Pathways

Employees were introduced to five distinct pathways, each with its own bespoke learning pathway tailored to suit people at different career stages.

Of the 13 participants

1 person took part in the New Beginnings Path, 6 took part in the Career Accelerator Path, and 6 took part in the Mastery Path.

OUTPUT FROM THE PROCESS

Employees career development plan

Employees receive guidance from a qualified Career Advisor
Employees have clearly defined pathways and skills gaps analysis
Employees now have the right mix of skills for their future business needs
Employees are more engaged
Access to resources to support learning goals
Guided support throughout process
RPL information
Ultimately you have the skills and confidence to pursue a rewarding career within your organisation

TESTIMONIALS

Mary Kearns
L&D Consultant

“The combination of the e-learning tools and career assessments with the personalised advice provided by the Career and Learning Pathways advisors is second to none.

It has given our employees clarity around their career paths and the motivation and confidence to pursue further education and training.

We would have no hesitation in recommending mycareerpath.ie and we see it as a valuable resource that should be leveraged by other companies in the region.”

Laura O’Donoghue,
Manufacturing Director and learner

“Being responsible for a large diverse Value Stream, Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) Operations with over 1000 direct labour and 36 managers and supervisors in my reporting line it is critical for me as a People Leader to inspire and help all of my team to reach their full potential.

I realised there was a huge opportunity not just for me but for my team to get involved in this pilot. It had a big impact with the 13 team members of my value stream that participated, again giving the confidence and motivation to bring their education to a higher level. As a Mentor, a people Leader and participant I would highly recommend onboarding of this valuable resource.”

Quote from learner

“The career assessments highlighted my strengths which I had not considered previously. Ultimately you will have the skills, confidence and knowledge to pursue a rewarding career withing your organisation”

Overall feedback from Medtronic on the Platform, Career Assessments and E-learning tools:

13

PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART

Chosen from a range of levels across the department over an 6-8 week period

255

OVERALL LOGINS

eLearning Hub Visited 275 Times Careers Assessments Completed 53 Times

1666

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED

eLearning Resources Viewed 259 Times RPL Site MyExperience Visited 2 Times

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