Refining, clarifying and anchoring Axkid's vision and values

Case in brief:

CHALLENGE: Clarify, refine and anchor the company's values ​​as a strategic enabler – and part of the business plan – for the next strategic horizon 2025.
SOLUTION: Clarify the desired position in the market with inspiring vision and core values ​​which, together with other parts of the business plan, constitute a stable platform and a starting point for the future.
RESULT: The Axkid Way – a document that summarizes and clarifies the values ​​and vision for the future, as well as a plan for implementation in several dimensions. The Axkid Way embraces the brand, communication, "employeeship" and leadership for the future.

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“A well-defined and well-established corporate culture – how we do things together – makes us more efficient and fast-paced, and strengthens our quality at all levels. This is a prerequisite for rapid expansion and growth.”

Daniel Johansson Axkid
Daniel Johansson
CEO | Axkid AB

The challenge

Axkid had expanded its operations for many years, both geographically through partnerships as well as through its own production, staff recruitment and increased sales. The business strategy had been clear and successful, and there was a genuine commitment to child safety upon which to build. The company's underlying values had evolved naturally as the business grew, but they had never been formulated and written down.

Expressos leverans

In order to harmonize the experience of Axkid's brand, and ensure its quality, in all channels and among all managers and employees, management initiated a People and Culture Process in 2021 together with Expresso. The work included defining the current situation, a competitor and GAP analysis, and workshops with company management and key people. This resulted in a document The Axkid Way, as well as an implementation plan for the coming years.

By developing a common platform with positioning, vision, mission, brand promise, "reason to believe" and core values, Axkid could fulfill its vision to be "the global thought leader in safety products for children on the move".

Expresso's work with Axkid led to the formulation of this vision and clear core values: knowledge, innovation and dedication. The Axkid Way – including the People and Culture Process – together with two other strategic enablers, digitalisation and sustainability, will enable Axkid to achieve its vision.

The Axkid Way has since been clearly linked to the company's four strategic initiatives:

  • Expand the product portfolio to new areas
  • Ensure an assortment based on previous assets
  • Make sustainability part of the product concept
  • Identify and secure key competencies
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Background

Axkid delivers safety for children on the move, historically through rear-facing car seats but now with an expanding product portfolio. The company was founded in 2009 and today spans the entire process from R&D, design, and manufacturing in its own factories.
In recent years, Axkid has grown strongly and profitably. As the company worked through its business plan, management also identified a need to revitalize the value base – this became the People and Culture Process to further strengthen the brand and its competitiveness.
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About Axkid

Established: 2009
Sales 2021: SEK 120 million
HQ: Gothenburg, Sweden
Business: Child safety in and on vehicles.
Geographical distribution: Global
Owners: Listed on the Spotlight stock exchange; main owner is SEB

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Implementation

The project was largely carried out digitally, which included meetings and
workshops with the management team and key people. The delivery was made
by Team Expresso:

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To achieve the desired position in the market, it is just as crucial to form a target image for the desired corporate culture as for the business.