Excellent!
Kal made organizational changes all year long with the goal to put people in the right roles. Several front line managers did not display strong managerial and leadership skills and Kal recognized and addressed this. He was also able to fill the Associate Director of Operations position and create acceptance at the scientist level regarding the new reporting structure.
Great progress!
Throughout this entire process, he was working with several agencies and is actively searching through his broader network. We also went through an extensive whiteboard exercise which led to the upcoming January restructure and we have a plan in place to transform the scientist/lab staff ratio over the next few years. It feels like things are moving in the right direction and Kal's strong leadership presence on site has gained employee trust and we are moving in the right direction.
Remarkable!
Since Kal took over the position as site lead in SHR, he was able to transform the site in its entirety. Processes, clients, employees, a lot of meaningful changes took place. It takes a strong leader to mitigate any upcoming anxiety and concerns and to portray the future vision of the site for the employees. Kal also displayed confidence and did a great job when presenting to our CEO earlier in the year. I received several positive comments afterwards.
Excellent!
The SHR restructure and the necessary levelling adjustments were implemented by the end of January 2020. Kal did a great job staying close to the employees and he properly managed any employee concerns through open conversations. Our voluntary turnover is currently tracking to target. Covid inevitably had some impact but I also think that the actions put in place are helping with this matrix. The employee engagement actions were put on hold due to Covid but I think we can now start to pick this back up.
Great progress!
Kal understands the importance of having the right people in the right roles. He implemented several personnel changes after taking over the group. He communicated all of these messages in a very respectful and caring manner. Kal is also taking a conservative approach on change management. In addition to the site move and several restructure initiatives, the site is also undergoing LIMS, Pilgrim and Trackwise implementations. Kal is comfortable speaking up when he feels like he has too much pressure on his team.
Remarkable!
Kal’s team was very complimentary regarding his strong leadership throughout the pandemic. Even though he was unable to travel to Wilmington, he has been hosting daily check-in meetings. People felt included as well as informed. Kal also accommodated alternative work schedule requests and found creative ways to make it all work. I think the lab operations team is a good example here.
Excellent!
Kal is one of the strongest leaders on my team. His calm demeanor lets him analyze situations before acting blindly. He is also close to the issues and hands on when it comes to solving them.
Great progress!
Kal knows his business and all individuals very well and was able to increase the accountability at the site. I also appreciate his knowledge of the P&L. He works well with his Finance partner and understands respective numbers and trends.
Remarkable!
Kal is highly respected and liked within the team. He works well with the other members of the leadership team.
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