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A practical contribution to retain international knowledge workers for our
organizations & the region
This requires:- A constant increase of innovative knowledge- More commercialization of knowledge (Valorization)
Brainport Eindhoven wants to increase its position
however…
Many international knowledge workersleave our organizations before knowledge is capitalized
Background
And is supported by:- Attracting, retaining & development of innovative & creative people
Goal of our project
Retain international knowledge workers for organizations & the region
Think tank sessions to stimulate networking of knowledge workers
and organizations like yours
Think
Tank
Sessions
Benefits & input
Knowledge Workers
Organizations
Benefits
Opportunity to share knowledge & opinion
A glimpse behind the scenes of organizations in the region
Network with fellow international knowledge workers
Open the region to their international knowledge workers
Refreshing solutions from a multi-dimensional perspective
Promote their organization
Input
Creativity & sharing knowledge
Interest in meeting other international knowledge workers and organizations
Provide interesting topic to discuss Organize a workshop & introduction to
their organization Stimulate their foreign employees to
participate in events at other companies Creativity & sharing knowledge
Enthusiasm for action w.r.t. topic
• Philips Design (Ms. Caille)• Philips Research (Mr. Van Esch, Ms. Van Rooij)• Philips CFT (Mr. R. Schlink)?• Gemeente Eindhoven (Mr. De Bruijn, Mr. Ploeger, Ms
Hotting)• Horizon (Mr. Van Lier)• University of Tilburg
– Additional to retainers:• FEI Company (Mr. Hulsmann)• Technical University Eindhoven: DPO (Ms. Schmal, e-team)
+ STU (Ms. Ali)• TNO (Mr. Verbeek)
70%
20%
17%
50%
BusinessKnowledge institutionsSupporting governmental institutions
x
x
x
Way of working & results
2. Expertise network 1 13
1. Concept Think tank
1
3. Survey target group 1 2 2
4. Provide info on soc. activities 11
5. Mentorship at request 11
6. Brainstorm ‘Think different’ (on target group w.r.t. organisational goals) 11
13-01-05
Brainstorm Retainers
Contacting contacts
1
What means nano technology for you?FEI is looking for market opportunities to expand applications for our technology.
Organize a session:1. Explain FEI and products + applications2. Demonstration on our products + application identifying
opportunity session3. Social networking opportunity with a drink.
Targeted group of people: people in biology, chemistry, physicists in the university, research and nano industry.
• FEI to generate market leads and interest• Knowledge workers to gain insight in FEI and network
Think Tank
Think Tank
• Introduction TU/e & facts & figures on internationalization + ratings.
• Presentation on cultural differences by a social scientist.• Group interview to find out: topics for a survey among
international knowledge workers, e.g.:– what are characteristics of this target group
– what are their needs,
– what do they see as trends for an attractive region etc.
• Drinks (for an even better understanding & communication…)