Client: Kaboodle Kitchen
Industry: Manufacturing
Project: People Strategy
Timeframe: 12 months
Key Results:
Kaboodle Kitchen had strong foundations — a well-known brand, a committed workforce, and a proud manufacturing heritage.
But beneath that, there were cracks.
Engagement across warehouse and factory teams was inconsistent.
Retention risk was rising.
Leaders knew improvement was needed — but didn’t know where to start.
Like many organisations, they weren’t lacking effort.
They were lacking clarity.
Kaboodle didn’t want another generic engagement plan.
They needed:
As Plant Manager Paul Soames shared:
“Time was taken to really understand our situation, leading to a clear, actionable plan that has delivered results.”
We partnered with Kaboodle using our 5D methodology — focused on clarity first, then action.
Discover
We identified the real drivers of engagement and cultural friction across the business.
Develop
We defined a tailored People Strategy aligned to Kaboodle’s operational environment and business goals.
Design
We built a practical roadmap focused on:
Deliver
We supported implementation, ensuring leaders had the tools and confidence to execute.
Data
We established clear metrics so progress could be tracked and communicated.
No fluff. No over-engineering. Just what works.
Within 12 months, the shift was clear.
This wasn’t a surface-level improvement.
It was a structural shift in how people and performance were managed.
“Working with Exsona was a collaborative and positive experience… a clear, actionable plan that has delivered results.”
Kaboodle didn’t just improve engagement. They built:
And most importantly:
They turned People Strategy into a business lever, not just an HR initiative.
If your team is:
Start with a free 20-minute Strategy Session.
No fluff. Just clarity on what to fix, and how to fix it.