Post on 07-May-2015
description
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for Workforce Development Professionals
Executive Interviews and Business Retention Services
Eric P. CanadaBlane, Canada Ltd.
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Common Element?
Build coalitions
Convene, facilitate, and broker
Forecast
Gather and analyze data
Anticipate, prepare for, and manage
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US DOL
…defines the purpose of the 21st Century Public Workforce Development system to:
Build coalitions of business and community stakeholders.
Convene, facilitate, and broker connections within the network
to stays one-step ahead of labor market trends, and forecast
employers’ workforce demands
Gather and analyze data and plan a strategy designed to
anticipate, prepare for, and manage economic transitions.
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Getting to US DOL Purpose
What information should I gather?
How does workforce execute business engagement?
What does collaboration between WIB, Economic Development and Education look like?
How does workforce anticipate layoff aversion?
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Layoff Aversion Options
Designate a business liaison
Rely on existing relationships
Monitor media and rumor mills
Form emergency response team
Increase direct contact with business
executives (beyond HR)
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1st Reaction
Over Used, Impersonal
Inappropriate for Executive Audience
e-Mail Blast Survey
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Business Visit Program
1)Relationships
2)Growth Opportunities
3)Red flag issues
4)Service delivery
R.O.E.
45%
Structured Meeting
The Executive Interview
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Why Interview Business Executives?
Access to CEO Suite
Credibility & Relationships
Valuable Information
Anticipate Changes
Formulate Strategy
Opportunity to Collaborate
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Conversation Focus
W EO CKR F ROWorkforce
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Big Picture
What influences workforce decisions?
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BR|E Shifting Information Pattern
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Weak Information
Worker Availability and Quality
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Yawner…
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Qn
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Yes, I Get It!
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
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Prioritize Recruitment Assistance
182 Firms
129Recruitment Problems -53
87Plans to Expand -42
24No Room to Expand -63
Priority Target Company List
9Over 75 Employees -15
3:1
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What Business Info
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Perception
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Engagement
…Yes/No
…Open Ended
…Multiple Choice
… Ranking
…Open Ended…Multiple
Choice
…Open Ended
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Yes/
No …Open Ended
…Open Ended
…Yes/No
… Ranking
…
Yes/
No
Casual Non-ThreateningConversational
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Time Pressure
Organized
Focused
Efficient
Consistent
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Think About…
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Build Coalitions
Workforce
Economic Development
Education
Everyone Needs Quality Information
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Key Points Executive Interviews
Engagement, engagement, surprise
About them, not me
Incorporate business driver issues
Think about positioning
Structure yields efficiency, effectiveness
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Talent CrossPoint
Contact Management
Executive Interview
Reporting
Analysis
Service Tracking
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Productive
Proactive
Predictive
Client Knowledge Base
Organize, Manage Contacts
Relationship Management
Service Delivery Tracking
Client Service/Contact
History
One-Click Reporting
Anticipate Hiring and Layoffs
Forecast Service Needs
Better, Faster Decision-Making
Push Resources Ahead of
Demand
Access to Executive Suite
Direct, Executive Contact
Executive Interview
Bring Partners Together
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A Platform Designed for a 21st Century Workforce Development System
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Eric P. CanadaBlane, Canada Ltd.
630.462.9222ecanada@blanecanada.com
Colleen LaRoseNorth East Regional Employment & Training Assoc.
908.995.7718colleen@nereta.org
John MetcalfThomas P. Miller Associates
317.894.5508jmetcalf@tpma-inc.com