From a session at OMEP's Manufacturing the Future Summit, January 14, 2014. By: Suzi Alligood of Xenium

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Culture Development
Wellness (mind, body and balance)
Technology
Employee Development
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Coaching, Advising and Identifying Projects
Career Roadmapping
Leadership Development
Diversity

3. What People Want in their Work
• Mastery
• Autonomy
• Purpose
Provide the M.A.P.
for engagement and retention
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4. Culture Development
• Identify your organization’s purpose, values and
what makes it unique
• Gain company-wide support for your mission and
values
• Integrate and sustain your value system through
people practices and HR programs
“When we are surrounded by
people who believe what we believe,
trust emerges and our very survival
and progress goes up.” - Simon Sinek
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5. Leadership Foundation
“Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership”
-John Maxwell
• Trust
• Communication
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Workforce Analysis
Talent Reviews
Succession Planning
Career Development
Performance Mgmt
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7. Training & Development
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Apprenticeship
Mentorship
Job Rotation
Leadership Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Technology & Industry Acumen
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8. 1. What is your employment value proposition? Why
would top talent be committed to your company?
2. What tools or systems do you have in place to
understand what motivates employees?
3. What practices have been effective in identifying and
growing talent within your company?
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9. Takeaways – Retaining Talent
Biggest Opportunities:
• Culture Development - Shared Purpose & Values
• Leadership Alignment
• Career Roadmapping
• Targeted Training & Development
• Remember the Basics - M.A.P.
– Mastery
– Autonomy
– Purpose
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