Astrid Kurth

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head Of Training And Development at Stadtwerke Karlsruhe

  • Education

    • University of cambridge

      1998 - 2002
      M.phil. and doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) european literature
  • Experience

    • New books in german

      Oct 2001 - Apr 2003
      Editor in chief

      • Editing of the twice yearly publication• Identification and review of selected titles• Planning and coordination of production • Supervision of the designer and administrative assistant • Representation of the publication at book fairs and other events

    • Maria b. campbell associates

      Apr 2003 - Jul 2004
      Senior literary scout

      • Scouting of American and Canadian fiction, non-fiction and children’s books for European, Asian and South American publishers and agents • Consultant for all client-related issues such as rights negotiation, planning and marketing of publications

    • Sanford j. greenburger associates, inc.

      Aug 2004 - Aug 2005
      Senior literary scout

      • Scouting of American and Canadian fiction, non-fiction and children’s books for European, Asian and South American publishers and agents • Consultant for all client-related issues such as rights negotiation, planning and marketing of publications

    • Michelin

      Oct 2005 - Sept 2011

      • Responsible for the process of evaluation and remuneration of employees eligible for variable pay (budget planning and controlling, equal pay, evaluation of job responsibility according to Hay, etc.) for Germany, Switzerland, Austria • Personnel planning (qualitatively and quantitatively), personnel controlling• Succession planning (nominatively)• Diversity Manager 08/2007 - 09/2009 • Conducted a survey on employer attractiveness (5000+ employees, 3 countries, 2 languages), analysis and communication of the results, development of an HR strategy for the next 5 years • First point of contact as the “right hand” of the HR director Show less

      • Compensation Benefits Specialist

        Aug 2007 - Sept 2011
      • University relations and HR marketing

        Oct 2005 - Aug 2007
    • Michelin

      Oct 2012 - May 2018

      Increased autonomy makes employees feel a greater responsibility for the outcomes of their work which leads to increased work motivation. Research indicates that when employees have greater levels of autonomy, their personality traits (specifically conscientiousness and extroversion) have a stronger impact on job performance. Thus, by giving employees more autonomy, they are better able to use their personal attributes to contribute to job performance. In charge of changing Michelin's organizational culture in Germany. Active also as Design Thinking coach, production systems trainer/coach (Toyota, 5S, Lean). Show less

      • Organizational Development Specialist

        Sept 2014 - May 2018
      • Head of Training and Development, Organizational Development, Production Systems

        Oct 2012 - Sept 2014
    • Heidelbergcement

      Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
      Learning and development officer

      Management of the global top and senior management development program "Summit" as well as of the HQ talent program "Impact." Contribution to building a HeidelbergCement Digital Academy. Conception, implementation and support of training measures as well as departmental workshops for HeidelbergCement headquarters.

    • Stadtwerke karlsruhe gmbh

      Jan 2019 - now
      Head of training and development

      Responsible for developing and implementing a training & development strategy that responds to demographic change and skilled workers shortage as well as the company's business and financial objectives. Management of an effective team that trains apprentices, students and employees. Overseer of the creation of content, e-learnings, collateral and other training materials. Facilitator of workshops and driver of change.

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