#GoNORD | TÜV NORD GROUP

In the context of the new brand identity of the TÜV NORD GROUP and all operational brands, GoNORD will of course also shine in the new design. The new logo is a first step. Unfortunately, it will take some time until the entire GoNORD world is adapted. We ask for your understanding, as customer services, in particular, have priority, of course.

#GoNORD Talk

Being innovative is also a question of communication. That's why we have created a digital format to offer you as employees a platform for discussions, questions and suggestions. Virtual, but still personal. Be there and join in.

You can find the current dates here:

14.05.2024 - Neue Dienstleistung für PV-Anlagen von TÜV NORD Systems x innoTANK (language: German)

23.05.2024 - Aufzugprüfung mit KI x innoTANK (language: German)

We look forward to seeing you!

Work with your partners or in other internal groups - in MS Teams you can pursue joint projects, work together without hierarchies and organise processes - with one common goal: communication and exchange with each other. Read more on the MS Teams intranet page.

Our digital learning platform - the individually tailored content available there is open to all employees in the Group. It's also available as an app on your mobile phone, so you can access it at any time. Find out more on the Masterplan intranet page.

With the Kickbox, you work like in a laboratory, put your ideas into practice and develop them to completion. This is how these ideas are turned into processes, products or services ready for implementation. Click here for more information about our Kickbox.

On this digital innovation platform, every employee is empowered to contribute his or her own ideas. This platform controls the entire innovation process and creates transparency about the projects in the Group until they are realised. After all, what would an idea be without its implementation? Join in here!

The Digital Academy enables you to actively shape the digital transformation. The topics are corporate culture, organisation and working methods in the digital age. Find out more on the Digital Academy Website.

Learn from each other and develop together: At the pitch event, employees and their projects are given a stage on which the ideas are discussed, publicised within the group and evaluated by an internal jury. The winners of the Virtual Pitch Event 2021 have been announced! Check them out here or get inspired by past projects!

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Our Kickbox-program is a lively interactive process in which employees contribute their ideas for new products and services. The following examples from different areas of TÜV NORD GROUP show what our colleagues have created. If you would like to take part in the innovative Kickbox programme with your team and turn your ideas into reality, please contact us.

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Many thanks to all Participants for this exciting innovation journey!

Three months are over now!

Our first Kickbox-Program was a complete success and ended with the Demo Day on March 03, 2022. For the international participants it was three intense months, full of new insights and knowledge, coaching, ideas and ways of thinking as well as working on innovative solutions. The innovators presented their results in a 7-minute pitch to a jury and their colleagues worldwide via livestream.

Video: TÜV NORD Innovation Kickbox - Demo Day

With GeoLens, the team aims to enable data comparisons between different locations and identify trends and patterns across cities, regions, countries and even companies.

What's the idea you're working on?

We are developing a digital tool called GeoLens that will help identify future business opportunities based on ALTER TECHNOLOGY's current company data. Questions like: Where are my future customers located and what kind of services can we offer them, will be answered with GeoLens.

What have you learned so far

We have learned that validating ideas is key to the success of any project. Debunking them and looking for new, optimized solutions is also part of the process! The Kickbox is a great opportunity to get a deeper insight into the ideas.

Denise Hofman wants to pick up unsatisfied customers before they react emotionally.

What's the idea you're working on?

My project is called "Lightning Rod" and I am trying to reduce the number of our negative Google reviews by "picking up" potentially unsatisfied customers before they react emotionally. I want to create new tools for this.

Why did you join the Kickbox programm?

I was curious. And I wanted to do something away from the "daily work", learn something new and get in touch with colleagues from different Business Units and disciplines. My aim is a workable solution to a problem that is difficult to handle. I want to offer it to other companies in the Group later on.

Vitória Rodrigues and Lais Moreira work on their idea for TÜV NORD Mobility.

Vitória develops an app that puts into practice the importance of vehicle maintenance information. Lais is creating a digital solution that can help detect hidden repairs or vehicle identification tampering during vehicle inspections. If you want to learn more about the ideas, feel free to check out our media gallery at the bottom of the #GoNORD page.

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David Rodríguez García and Emilio Cano García celebrate their idea "Supply Chain Observatory for Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical".

What idea are you working on?

Our project deals with a collaborative service focused on the space sector to predict potential problems in the supply chain. With our innovative idea, monitoring and decision making are optimally supported.

What did you learn in the Kickbox programme?

Through the program, I learned about a systematic way to innovate using different tools. And that data is important to be able to distinguish between assumption and certainty.

Shawee Wei with his project idea "Digital platform with self-learning AI analysis capability and extensible interface"

What idea are you working on?

In order to increase the efficiency of our work and provide clients with a simple and clear understanding of the documents to be submitted, I want to create a digital platform for document collection with self-learning AI analysis and extensible interfaces for further development and integration of new functions.

What did you learn through the Kickbox program?

Through the program, I learned about a systematic way to innovate using different tools. And that data is important to be able to distinguish between assumption and certainty.

Diky Yuliana Rahman develops his idea "PCA-SIMCAL"

What is your project about?

The main idea is to develop an integrated web application that customers can use as a solution for monitoring calibration and maintenance equipment. It also manages the internal process from A to Z. The goal is to reduce customer complaints and thereby increase customer loyalty.

Why are you participating in the kickboxing program?

It is interesting to know how to turn an idea into reality and how to innovate easily. We want to solve the problem creatively and achieve huge productivity gains.

Jose Carlos Muñoz, Hetza Cadena and Guillermo Largaespada with their project idea "Crowdfunding Platform for Partnership Creation and Cost Sharing"

1. Why do you participate in the kickbox programme?

Everyone in our team is passionate about innovation. This and the opportunity to participate in a global initiative of TÜV NORD GROUP, as well as the opportunity to network with other colleagues outside ALTER TECHNOLOGY, are reasons why we participate in the Kickbox programme.

2. What idea are you working on?

With our idea, we want to develop a collaborative platform for space technologies where industry players can create their own projects and search for other users with similar needs in order to build a common cost-sharing. ALTER TECHNOLOGY acts as a qualification laboratory.

Ira Reitemeyer from TÜV NORD Service works out her idea "TÜV NORD Check to Protect"

1. Why do you participate in the kickbox programme?

I often have an idea and think about how great it would be to realise it. But it takes more than just a good idea to make a new product, service or business model a reality. I participate in the Kickbox programme because I want to learn how to develop real solution.

2. What problem are you working on?

I want to create a trusted and simple solution for everyday products, to bring together all the information you need in one verified label. Customers should be able to go to the supermarket and easily identify the products they are looking for - for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Pedro Martín Holgado, Amor Romero Maestre and Manuel Morales Domínguez from the project team "PRECEDER" of ALTER TECHNOLOGY

1. With which idea and why do you participate in this programme?

Our idea is an application of AI to predict the efficiency of radiation sources and receivers of components for space missions. This is a great opportunity for us to test AI capabilities and solve a real problem that is applicable to several areas in TÜV NORD GROUP.

2. What results are you hoping for?

Laying the foundation for a new service at ALTER TECHNOLOGY that can be extended to other areas.

THE TEAM BEHIND #GoNORD

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE INITIATIVE #GoNORD

What is actually different with #GoNORD?

#GoNORD complements innovation tools where none currently exist. It connects the innovation areas, innovation offensives and the Digital Academy with all employees.

Is #GoNORD just another project?

#GoNORD is planned as a long-term initiative, ensuring visibility, knowledge transfer, networking and transparency so that potential barriers are removed.

What will happen next?

Check out the innovation platform. There you will find more information about exciting campaigns. We also invite you to participate in the interesting discussions of our #GONORD Talks.

With whom can I talk about #GoNORD?

Either visit the #GoNORD team on Yammer or contact individuals from the team - e.g. Ramin directly via email, phone or in Microsoft Teams.

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MS Teams

Who will support me with Microsoft Teams?

We have different ways to help you get the best out of Microsoft Teams: If you have technical questions, you can contact the IT service line as usual. If it's more about the application and best practices, you can turn to the Champions-Community. You can also find answers to many questions in the TNG-Teams-Howto-channel, as well as learning videos and the Teams landing page.

Masterplan

What topics are covered by Masterplan?

Masterplan addresses topics related to digitalisation or leadership. The learning courses are classified according to the following topic groups: Data & Law, Digital Product Development, (International) Events, Leadership and Human Resources, and Marketing and New Technologies. If you have any further questions, please contact Ellen, our Masterplan expert.

Kickbox

Which online training tool is used in the kickbox

The implementation of ideas takes place via the online tool "Adobe Kickbox" and cannot be compared to conventional training. The special feature of the process is that all participants receive a so-called "kickbox" that contains various tools that can be used to work independently. In this way, innovative ideas can be implemented step by step.

Innovation platform

How can I participate in the innovation platform?

To become part of the innovation platform, simply visit our landing page with further information and direct access to the innovation platform. This is intended for all employees across the Group. Click here to go to the page.

For what do we need the innovation platform?

We are convinced that the innovation platform is a great way to enable participation in innovations and to make exciting ideas from the entire TÜV NORD GROUP visible. Even without your own suggestions, you can be inspired on the platform and contribute your expertise to different topics.