NFM Group is empowering leadership with a new development program for managers
RAPID RECAP:
- NFM Group is launching a leadership program with Metier to strengthen cultural understanding, communication, and leadership among middle managers across Europe.
- The program focuses on building a unified management culture, enhancing collaboration, and equipping managers with essential leadership skills.
- Set to launch in 2025, this initiative supports NFM Group’s strategic growth and long-term development.
At NFM Group, we believe that strong leadership is key to achieving success. That’s why we are launching a new program designed to support our middle managers grow as leaders.
In collaboration with Metier, NFM Group has developed a leadership program focused on competence-building in cultural understanding, communication, and leadership for middle managers across Europe. This program aims to develop a strong and unified culture among our managers across our global organization, equipping them with the skills needed to lead teams effectively as NFM Group continues to grow.
“The program is more than just building skills and raising awareness. It is an investment in future managers and the management culture of NFM Group, an essential step in ensuring sustainable growth and success in the years to come.”
-Viktoria Johannesen, People & Sustainability Director, NFM Group
Building Power skills for a strong and shared management culture
With a workforce of over 1,000 employees from more than 30 nationalities across Europe and the USA, NFM Group has made a global impact, becoming a leading player in the defense industry. By developing our middle managers, we are strengthening collaboration across our businesses.
The program focuses on enhancing relationships and interpersonal skills in key areas such as cultural understanding, communication, teamwork, self-management, and stress management. It also emphasizes leadership that motivates and inspires across national borders.
A Program for future growth
“After a thorough evaluation of the market and available opportunities, we selected Metier as our partner for this program. With extensive experience and strong references from working with organizations such as the Norwegian Armed Forces, Nammo, and Kongsberg, Metier is a valuable partner in this initiative.” – Viktoria Johannesen, People & Sustainability Director, NFM Group
The program will be launch in 2025, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration that will provide crucial support for NFM Group’s continued growth and development.
What the program aims to achieve
- Building relationships and trust across borders
Strengthening relationship-building, trust, and a shared management culture across NFM Group’s businesses and national divisions. As the company grows through acquisitions, it is essential to unite our businesses under a common culture and approach.
- Cultural awareness
Equipping managers with tools to understand, navigate, and integrate different cultural perspectives to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Trust-based and ethical leadership
Establishing trust as the foundation of all leadership, fostering an open, honest, and ethical approach to decision-making.
- Communication and collaboration skills
Strengthening managers’ ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally, to enhance collaboration across departments and national borders.
- Personal development
Encouraging continuous learning and personal growth to keep pace with an ever-evolving business landscape.
- Operational efficiency through team development
Ensuring that managers have the tools to develop and optimize their teams, driving both individual and company-wide success through effective collaboration.
“Metier is proud to collaborate with NFM Group in the development and delivery of this important initiative,” says Henning Bækken, Director of Metier Academy. “We look forward to following their leading and innovative role in the defense industry as they continue to pursue great ambitions and opportunities for the future.”
