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A practical contribution to retain international knowledge workers for our organizations & the region

A practical contribution to retain international knowledge workers for our organizations & the region

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Page 1: A practical contribution to retain international knowledge workers for our organizations & the region

A practical contribution to retain international knowledge workers for our

organizations & the region

Page 2: 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

Page 3: A practical contribution to retain international knowledge workers for our organizations & the region

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

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Think

Tank

Sessions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…)