Co-creating our future Lisbet Thyge Frandsen GSVP People & Strategy
Now 2025 1945
Our future is at stake
The Grundfos Purpose
Grundfos is the global leader in advanced pump solutions and one of the trendsetters in water technology. Our
purpose is to contribute to global sustainability by pioneering technologies that improve quality of life for
people and care for the planet
Revitalising our values
Proud but understated …are we still pioneers?
A strong sense of family …are we really global?
Driven by integrity …can we move beyond pumps?
Striving for perfection …are we agile?
Values in action …will the next generation continue to live our values?
Value validation workshops
1000 word pages
270,000 words
184 employees
14 countries
92 hours of workshops
Roll-Out
1 2 3 4 5 6 PREPARE
LOCAL LEADERS
PRE-LAUNCH GLOBAL LAUNCH
ONGOING PREPARATION COPENHAGEN EVENT
PREPARATION TOP 80
PREPARATION EXECUTION
A cascade from the top
“I have a question for all you brainy guys. It is really very simple, but it gives rise to endless discussions again and again. So let me hear your opinion: As long as we comply with local law, why do we have to follow Grundfos’ environmental standards if it puts us at a competitive disadvantage?”
CASE EXAMPLE 11
”Trailer” film
Co-creation built a Talent Engine
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
eBusiness analyst, project mgr
Intern
Identifying potential talents
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
eBusiness analyst, project mgr
Global talent Intern
Three pools for individual development
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
eBusiness analyst, project mgr
Strategic assignment
Global talent Intern
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
eBusiness analyst, project mgr
Strategic assignment
Asia Pacific Director
Global talent Intern
Grundfos Leadership Principles:
You are only a leader if you are followed
– You are present
– You inspire passion, curiosity and joy
– You empower people
– You build high-performing teams
– You invent tomorrow
Co-creating our future Lisbet Thyge Frandsen GSVP People & Strategy