Case Study – Abans PLC

INTEGRATED TALENT AND SUCCESSIONAbans PLC: Connecting competency architecture, assessment and development across talent pools.

A multi-year relationship supporting more consistent talent decisions across Abans PLC and sister companies.

THE CHALLENGEWhat needed to move.

Abans wanted a more connected approach to identifying, calibrating and developing talent across different businesses and talent pools—not a series of isolated interventions.

Scope: Multi-company talent pools · Assessment and development centres · Ongoing work since 2023

THE THRIVE HIVE RESPONSEA connected solution architecture.

The response was shaped around the context and outcome—not around a standard programme.

01Define what good looks like

Thrive Hive developed the Abans PLC competency framework to create a clearer foundation for talent and development decisions.

02Build an evidence base

Assessment-centre evidence was combined with talent-calibration conversations and nine-box placement.

03Turn insight into development

Individual development plans and curated learning journeys connected assessment findings to practical development priorities.

04Sustain the journey

The work has continued across successive talent pools and sister companies, allowing the approach to evolve with the organisation.

EVIDENCE OF IMPACTWhat the work enabled.

The engagement created a connected talent process spanning competency definition, assessment, calibration and development. The continuing relationship across successive years provides evidence of relevance and client confidence.

Capabilities connected: HR Solutions and Consultancy · Assessments and Psychometrics · Skill and Leadership Development

CLIENT RECOMMENDATIONWhat the client valued.

“What I like most about Thrive Hive is its ability to design creative solutions for each development requirement, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution in the development sphere.”

Dulani Nissanka · Group Chief Human Resources Officer · Abans Group

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