HIsmelt is a radical new technology for pig iron production effectively replacing traditional blast furnace technology at a lower cost and greater environmental efficiency. HIsmelt is a Rio Tinto subsidiary company.
The shift from a very Defensive culture, to a strong and Constructive culture helped overcome many of the difficulties generally encountered during new technology start-ups. A new ‘can do’ attitude motivated teams to move from an individual research focus towards a greater sense of teamwork, achievement, fun and openness.
This focus on culture and leadership behaviour, supported HIsmelt’s transformation from Australia’s largest research project to a commercially producing plant in the space of six years.
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Culture Survey Results
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| Industry | Resources |
| Customers | Global |
| People | 154 |
| Assets | N/A |
| Revenue | N/A |
| CEO | Stephan Weber |
| Internal Change Agents | Chris Bowers |
| External Change Agents | Quentin Jones — Human Synergistics International |
| HSI Tools Used | Organisational Culture Inventory™(OCI) (Preferred and Actual); Life Styles Inventory™ 1&2 (LSI) |
| Outcomes | Commercialisation of research idea; staff retention; safety |
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Neil McGregor
Senior Consultant
Ph: +64 9 309 9010
E-mail: neil@hsnz.co.nz
Wellington
Pam Wilson
Senior Consultant
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E-mail: pam@hsnz.co.nz
Melbourne
Quentin Lawler
Client Service Manager
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E-mail: lawler@human-synergistics.com.au
Sydney
Ronelle Pratt
Business Development Manager
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E-mail: Ronelle@human-synergistics.com.au
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