Transforming the onboarding of new Orano hires into an immersive experience of collective innovation
Orano
Orano is a major international player in the nuclear fuel cycle. The group designs, operates, and refurbishes industrial facilities subject to stringent technological and regulatory requirements, while actively recruiting engineers to support its major industrial projects and drive its growth strategy.
Embedding new hires in a culture of collective and industrial innovation
With hiring set to accelerate (with several thousand engineers expected to be hired in the coming years), Orano aims to overhaul its onboarding process.
The goal is to make the Welcome Engineering program not just a welcoming experience, but a true strategic tool for fostering a culture of collective innovation, preparing employees for future industry challenges, and establishing a collaborative and engaging environment from the moment they arrive.
Design and facilitation of an immersive program for collective innovation and future planning
1. Designing future scenarios: developing 2100 scenarios (modular factory, neuro-connected factory, dark factory, etc.) to stimulate strategic thinking and encourage a shift away from current paradigms.
2. Design of the workshop methodology: creation of a multi-step process involving scenario exploration, identification of business impacts, generation of innovative ideas, and development of a pitch.
Design of self-contained activity and inspiration kits, visual aids, and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a safe experience for participants.
3. Facilitation and group coordination: facilitating diverse groups (various professions, ages, and regions), managing the pace, providing strategic guidance, and preparing teams for the final on-stage pitch.
4. Follow-up and post-workshop momentum: summarizing key ideas and integrating the four annual sessions into a broader internal innovation initiative, ensuring a lasting impact beyond the workshop.
The results
Strong commitment from participants
Dynamic and engaged groups with innovative ideas. The diversity of backgrounds fostered fruitful discussions and generated a strong collective drive for innovation.
Successful strategic planning
These forward-looking scenarios enabled engineers to anticipate long-term industrial challenges (modularity, resilience, digitalization) and better understand their role in these transformations.
Turning Onboarding into a Driver of Innovation
The Welcome Engineering program is no longer limited to a single orientation day; it has become a strategic tool for fostering a culture of innovation and engaging talent.
In conclusion.
By transforming the Welcome Engineering program into a forward-looking and collaborative workshop, Orano is enhancing its onboarding process by incorporating a focus on innovation. New engineers leave with a deep understanding of future challenges, a broader perspective on their role, and their first hands-on experience with collective innovation centered on the factory of tomorrow.
