In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of renewable energy, the journey of the Biogas business unit at TotalEnergies has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the course of just three years, the European leader in the biogas market has transformed its business unit from a small team of three individuals into a workforce of 350. The catalyst for this extraordinary growth? The invaluable assistance of Malt's highly skilled consultants and freelancers, who are helping several key departments of the BU to develop and implement its ambitious plans to multiply its installed capacity by 10 in 2030.
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Unlocking hypergrowth: the power of agile and diverse recruitments
The need for agility
In a fast-growing environment, the ability to "test and learn" is paramount. TotalEnergies has to be agile in its recruitment efforts and swiftly onboard new talent. A job that Malt's team is able to demonstrate with brio as 13 highly skilled consultants and freelancers have been deployed in several geographical locations in France and Europe since 2021. On average, these consultants initiated their projects within a remarkably short timeframe of 3 days and 2 weeks after Malt received a brief from the Biogas team.
A diverse range of projects
The projects taken on by Malt Strategy's consultants are very diverse. They spanned everything from business development in new regions to economic analysis, business models, and complex decision-making processes. Beyond this, consultants played pivotal roles in strategic communication, process design/change management, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration among the rapidly growing team of the Biogas BU.
The impact of Malt Strategy's consultants and freelancers is significant. In the Biogas BU procurement department, for instance, the team hired a consultant to facilitate workshops and ensure the smooth integration of the company's new organizational structure. With his 30+ years of experience in various companies, the consultant was able to bring stakeholders together, fostering collaboration and delivering tangible results.
The importance of integration in blended teams collaboration
A collective vision
If sourcing top talent is vital for the company, integrating them is equally essential. The Biogas business unit has recognized this and places significant importance on sharing the company's vision and common goals with all its stakeholders, including consultants and freelancers. And, of course, they rely on the experience of consultants, who know how to adapt quickly to the company's working methods and processes. Most of them have worked on average for over 20 years for the largest consulting firms in the world and can, therefore, adapt perfectly to any type of organization and work method.
Anticipate resources needs
The Biogas business unit understands the importance of planning ahead for its external resource needs. This involves having a clear view of talent requirements and determining which positions should be filled with permanent employees and which can be staffed with external resources in the future. This strategic planning is critical for efficient project management and resource allocation.
