Digital transformation in the energy industry: future skills at badenova through microlearning
The digital transformation is rapidly changing the business world, especially in the energy sector. To remain successful in an increasingly technologized world, future skills such as creative thinking and technological expertise are crucial. Companies are faced with the challenge of preparing their employees for these new requirements.
In this blog post, you can find out how badenova developed the innovative solution sparks solution as part of the digital transformation.
The case at a glance: Microlearning as the key to digital transformation
In addition to creative and analytical thinking, the requirements for future skills also include technological expertise. But how does a medium-sized company empower its employees in these areas? The energy supplier badenova recognized that one-off training is not enough to master the challenges of digital transformation. Employees need continuous training opportunities through microlearning in order to develop these future skills.
The solution: sparks - the tool for digital transformation
sparks , the innovative tool of Haufe Akademie , offers exactly that: microlearning for digital transformation. With short, concise learning nuggets, employees receive inspiration for important future skills such as innovative thinking, successful communication, and the use of AI in everyday work. Personalized recommendations and interactive formats support individual learning.
The test phase with sparks
badenova initially introduced sparks in a six-month pilot phase. Participants came from all departments and business units, including representatives of the works council. Each day, they had a choice of three microlearning sessions, which could be easily integrated into their daily work routine thanks to their short duration.
sparks works with a learning algorithm that suggests new, suitable content based on the completed units. Participants evaluated the microlearning units in terms of their usefulness and provided feedback on formats and content. This feedback was continuously incorporated into the improvement of the microlearning content, making sparks an effective tool for digital transformation.
Would you like to find out more about digital transformation at badenova? In the webinar recording"Employees as the engine of digital transformation", Anne Hegemann from badenova and Lennard from sparks show how change can be shaped by the workforce.
In our white paper, you can also find out which skills you can use to make your employees fit for the digital transformation.
Flexible learning even without a cell phone
Many employees do not want to install work apps on their private cell phones or are not allowed to do so for business reasons. In addition, not everyone has a work cell phone - a scenario that also applies at badenova. For this reason sparks relies on a browser solution that can be used on any device - whether computer or cell phone. This makes microlearning possible anywhere and at any time. In the future, sparks will also be available as an app in the AppStore.
Conclusion: Microlearning as a driver of digital transformation
With sparks , employees have a low-threshold opportunity to continuously develop their skills and thus actively participate in the digital transformation. The fact that experts from within the company appear in the microlearning sessions and impart practical knowledge is particularly appreciated. Through microlearning, companies like badenova can ensure that their employees have the necessary future skills to successfully meet the challenges of digital transformation.
The big rollout: sparks for everyone
Due to the positive feedback and high usage during the test phase, badenova decided to roll out sparks to more employees at the beginning of 2024. The focus is on the topics of"hybrid working","innovation management","AI in business" and"customer orientation". By using microlearning, badenova is ensuring that the digital transformation is successfully implemented throughout the company.
At a glance
Industry: Energy supplier
Location: Head office in Freiburg im Breisgau
Employees: Over 1600 employees
Homepage: https://www.badenova.de/
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