france atlanta 2010 | bridging the atlantic
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Networking Breakfast
7:00 am – 8:00 am
HOSTGeorgia Tech CIBER
Dr. John McINTYREProfessor & Executive
Director CIBERGeorgia Institute of
Technology
CONFERENCE MODERATOR
Mr. Steve SPIRESPresident Southeast Region
BPI GroupPANEL MODERATOR
“Matching Corporate Strategy and HR Training
Needs”
Ms. Jan MELCHERDirector of Eastern
OperationsGeorgia Quick Start
Georgia Quick StartThe State of Georgia’s workforce training program provided free-of-charge as an economic development incentive to new, expanding, and existing industries in Georgia.
– Ranked No. 1 workforce training program in U.S. in surveys of site selection consultants
– Created in 1967
– 6,065 projects delivered since created
– In FY2010, 29% of projects involved international companies from 15 different countries
The Quick Start Process
Quick Start ensures a company’s exact training requirements are met and facilitates knowledge/technology transfer by following “the Quick Start process”:
– Needs analysis
– Project study at company location
– Collaboration with company SMEs (subject matter experts)
– Instructional design, development and delivery
Quick Start Training
Quick Start’s comprehensive, customized training can include:
– Pre-employment and assessment (“Select the Best”)
– Customized, job-specific training
– Team-building, communications, leadership and professional development training
– Productivity enhancement and continuous improvement training
Quick Start’s Cross-cultural Training
• Quick Start delivers customized cross-cultural training to facilitate integration of management and workforce, such as “Working with French for U.S. Americans” and “Working with U.S. Americans for French.”
• Topics include:– Understanding historical relationships– Recognizing cultural influences (food, cinema, fashion,
philosophy)– Addressing stereotypes– Appreciating aspects of cultural systems:
• Personal space• Sense of time• Work habits and values• Dress and appearance
Quick Start’s French Clients
In recent years, Quick Start has developed customized workforce training for French companies such as:
– Merial (a subsidiary of Sanofi-Aventis)
– Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres
– SAFT America, Inc.
– Chemtall, Inc.
– Muskin Leisure Products, Inc.
Dr. Jérôme CABYDean
ICN Business School Nancy-Metz
Mr. Jorge GUERRAExecutive Director Business
OperationsEFACEC North America
Sep 2008 Nov 2009
Generation atLow VoltageFuel/Nuclear/Renewable
Transmission at High Voltagelong distances
Distributionat Low Voltage
Households
Power Transformer
Power Transformer
Power Transformers - U.S.A.
European corporation having its first Greenfield in the U.S.A.
Key factors: U.S. Work-force selection (skills assessment, recruiting)U.S. Work-force training (replicate the mfg process)
Our sales model stems on QUALITY & RELIABILITY
Crucial factor for our U.S. factory to reflect both “labels”
A U.S. trainer Early understanding of the manufacturing process- In situ and breaking cultural barriers- Video & 3 D technology (replicate the mfg process)
A U.S. trainer Participating of the HR selection process, working togetherwith local teaching institutions and implementing at themanufacturing site, assisting in Quality execution
Quick Start professionals draw on experience in a variety of industries, including metals, plastics and chemicals, to design and produce the training your employees’ need – from math and measurement to robotics and PLC. Software simulations and hands-on robot control devices
The U.S. trainer
A complex and highly technological manufacturing process replicated with success…!
Mr. Greg KINGStrategic Partners OfficerGeorgia Tech Enterprise
Innovation InstitutePANEL MODERATOR
“University Talent and Global Competitiveness”
Mr. Marc GOODMANUniversity Innovations
Program DirectorAlcatel Lucent
Dr. Felipe DOLZExecutive Director Global
Regulatory AffairsMerial
Dr. Parmeet GROVERGroup Vice President Strategic Marketing
Michelin North America
Industry and Universities –two wheels on the same axle?
Parmeet Grover, Ph.D.Group Vice-President, Global Strategic Marketing
COO – Michelin Travel & Lifestyle NA
Industry-University Partnerships – WHY they can be a win-win?
• Collaboration can result in a virtuous innovation cycle– Universities: Help chart the long-term knowledge roadmap
– Industry: make the roadmap a short to mid term reality
– Universities: Refine the roadmap to make more pragmatic
• Talent management needs are complimentary– Industry: ‘demand-driven’
– Universities: ‘supply-driven’
• Resource allocation imperatives are complimentary– Time horizon: shorter/mid vs. longer
– Specificity of objective: specific problems vs. more open
– KPIs: degree of emphasis on financial results
Industry-University Partnerships –HOW to make them a win-win?
• Ensure the right ‘match’ – Expertise required
– Resources available
• Clearly articulate why the relationship is ‘win-win’
• Clearly define the setup– Objectives of the project(s)
– Type of talent/student required
– Funding
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Generalist; Undergrad
Creative, custom approach
Networking Break
10:00 am – 10:30 am
HOSTFrench American
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Steve McLAUGHLINVice Provost for International
InitiativesGeorgia Institute of Technology
PANEL MODERATOR
“Tapping into Worldwide Talent through
International Internships”
Ms. Debbie Gulick DONOHUEDirector Work Abroad
ProgramGeorgia Institute of
Technology
What is Georgia Tech doing to prepare
students for today’s workforce?
Division of Professional Practice
Cooperative Program (1912)Graduate Cooperative Program (1983)Internship Program (2002)Work Abroad Program (2005)
Why the Work Abroad Program was created
• Quality Enhancement Plan: “Strengthening the Global Competence and Research Experiences of Undergraduate Students”
• Global competence is the product of both international studies and experiences designed to instill a deep and multi-faceted understanding of global relations, intercultural differences, and international disciplinary practices
Why it’s especially important for Georgia Tech to prepare students for global careers
The leading fields of study for Americans studying abroad are the:
• social sciences (21% of those studying abroad), • business and management (20%), • humanities (12%), • fine or applied arts (7%), • physical/life sciences (7%), • foreign languages (6%), • health professions (5%), • education (4%), • engineering (3%), • math/computer science (2%) • and agriculture (1%).- Institute for International Education, Open Doors Report 2010
Georgia Tech Work AbroadProgram History
Work Abroad Placements by Year
0
50
100
150
200
250
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
3211
4619
115
20
149
32
215
36
# of Terms
# of Countries
Open Doors Report 2010Institute of International
Education
37% increase in the number of students participating in practical work experiences as part of their study abroad (18,715 students now receiving academic credit at U.S. colleges and universities for internships or work abroad).
Models for Work Abroad1. International co-op
2. Single or double semester internship overseas 3. Domestic internship followed up by an
international internship4. Study abroad then work abroad (Georgia Tech
Lorraine, 6-month internship) 5. Full-time hires
Year 1 2 3 4 5
Fall Semester
Academic Studies
Academic Studies
Work Term
Study Abroad
Academic Studies
Spring Semester
Academic Studies
Work Term
Academic Studies
International Work Term
Academic Studies
Summer Semester
Optional
Academic Studies
Work Term
International Work Term
Risks for Employers
1. Student has less likelihood of working for your company full-time than hiring a citizen of your country
2. Administrative duties are more difficult than hiring US citizens, ex: visas and work permits
3. Potential language problems4. Cultural adaptations
Benefits for Employers1. Low cost (pay the cost of living)2. Training students for the global workforce/your
company in a different country3. Raising your company profile on campus 4. Junior leadership opportunity for entering workforce to
understand your global company5. Bridging the gap of intellectual talent needed today
Sample Case Studies
Michelin• 6 month internships
Areva• Study at Georgia Tech Lorraine for one semester and work for 2 semesters
Imerys• Intern globally for a minimum of 3 months
Results of Students who have worked abroad
Student’s preparation to:
• Communicate in your host country’s language • Function on multidisciplinary teams• Carry out projects independently• Use computing technology in discipline-specific analysis and design• Analyze and interpret data• Think critically and logically• Use techniques, skills, and tools necessary for practice in your discipline
Results of Students who have worked abroad
Student’s understanding of:
• The impact of your professional practice has on your country’s society and culture• Your host culture’s beliefs and values within a global and comparative perspective
Mr. Frank McKAYRecruiting & University
Relations ManagerSchlumberger
Mr. Lionel ZAJDEVice President
VITEC Multimedia
• USA: up to 18 months fixed contract• Work force Stability• Highly motivated candidates• Bridging Cross Cultural challenges
– Ideal link with French base HQ– Open mind to US work methods– Cross Educational Objectives
Dr. John McINTYREProfessor & Executive Director
CIBERGeorgia Institute of Technology
PANEL MODERATOR
“Creating International Management Depth through International Partnerships”
Ms. Amy Bass HENRYDirector of the Office of International Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Ms. Florence RAMILLONHead of the International
Relations OfficeICN Business School
Nancy-Metz
Ms. Harriet RUSKINDirector of theMBA Program
Emory University
Dr. John McIntyre, Georgia Tech Mr. Steve Spires, BPI Group Dr. Ginette Chenard, Quebec Delegation Ms. Rose Catherin, ERAI
SUMMARY DISCUSSIONQ&A
Networking Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
HOSTBPI Group