Consistency Brings Results

ABB finds an effective way to train thousands of engineers spread across the world.

Prior to 2011, global giant ABB took a highly decentralized approach to training. Business units arranged their own training events, either by bringing a trainer on-site, sending employees to training at other sites, or contracting with a supplier.

Two factors were making this approach increasingly untenable: The company had grown rapidly through acquisition, and its products were increasingly dependent on softw