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SUMMARY:Succession By Design: Turning Transitions into Strategy
DESCRIPTION:As West Michigan CEOs face an accelerating wave of retirements\, the question isn’t just who’s next—but how to identify and develop leaders with the talent to sustain performance and purpose. \nPrepare your next generation of leaders. \nThis event is the next step in the CEO Council’s discussion on the retirement cliff\, upskilling talent\, and transferring critical knowledge. \nIn this exclusive session\, Barry Conchie – leadership psychologist\, former head of Gallup’s global leadership research\, and co-author of Strengths-Based Leadership and The Five Talents That Really Matter – will share how to apply the science of talent to identify and develop successors who can sustain performance and accelerate success. \nWith data-driven insights proven to predict leadership success with 80% accuracy\, Barry will show how evidence-based succession planning can turn today’s transitions into tomorrow’s growth. \nKey discussion points: \n\nWhy succession planning isn’t “next person up” but a long-term strategy that starts on day one.\nWhat data reveals about who succeeds in leadership—and why.\nHow to move from filling roles to building lasting leadership pipelines.\nWhy talent\, not product\, is your ultimate differentiator.\n\nMember-Exclusive Invitation\nMembers have received a calendar invitation with the event details through which they can RSVP. Reach out to Alicia Dorr\, a.dorr@talentfirst.net\, with any questions. \nFind out how to join for this and other events like it that explore how intentional\, data-driven succession planning can turn today’s retirements into tomorrow’s opportunities. Email info@talentfirst.net or visit talentfirst.net to learn more.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/succession-by-design-turning-transitions-into-strategy/
CATEGORIES:CEO Council Meetings
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SUMMARY:CEO Council Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The CEO Council Meeting offers an exclusive space for executive leaders to tackle West Michigan’s most urgent talent challenges and opportunities. TalentFirst will facilitate collaboration among CEOs to exchange insights\, explore innovative workforce solutions\, and position the region as a top destination for talent. By participating\, you’ll shape impactful strategies that drive your organization’s success while contributing to the economic vitality of West Michigan. This meeting is a unique opportunity to influence regional workforce trends\, strengthen your network\, and lead initiatives that enhance our business environment. \nMeeting: 3:00–5:00 PM\, followed by a reception from 5:00–6:00 PM. \nMembers will receive an invitation. \nQuestions: Reach out to Alicia Kreps (a.krepsalentfirst.net) or Kevin Stotts (k.stotts@talentfirst.net).
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/ceo-council-meeting-reception-3/
LOCATION:Haworth\, One Haworth Place\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEO Council Meetings
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SUMMARY:CEO Council Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The CEO Council Meeting offers an exclusive space for executive leaders to tackle West Michigan’s most urgent talent challenges and opportunities. TalentFirst will facilitate collaboration among CEOs to exchange insights\, explore innovative workforce solutions\, and position the region as a top destination for talent. By participating\, you’ll shape impactful strategies that drive your organization’s success while contributing to the economic vitality of West Michigan. This meeting is a unique opportunity to influence regional workforce trends\, strengthen your network\, and lead initiatives that enhance our business environment. \nMeeting: 3–5 PM\, followed by a reception from 5–6 PM. \nConfirm your attendance by responding to the calendar invitation you received. We look forward to seeing you on April 30th! \nQuestions: Reach out to Colleen McInerney (c.mcinerney@talentfirst.net) or Kevin Stotts (k.stotts@talentfirst.net).
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/ceo-council-meeting-reception-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:CEO Council Meetings
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SUMMARY:CEO Council Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The CEO Council Meeting offers an exclusive space for executive leaders to tackle West Michigan’s most urgent talent challenges and opportunities. TalentFirst will facilitate collaboration among CEOs to exchange insights\, explore innovative workforce solutions\, and position the region as a top destination for talent. By participating\, you’ll shape impactful strategies that drive your organization’s success while contributing to the economic vitality of West Michigan. This meeting is a unique opportunity to influence regional workforce trends\, strengthen your network\, and lead initiatives that enhance our business environment. \nMeeting: 3–5 PM\, followed by a reception from 5–6 PM. \nConfirm your attendance by responding to the calendar invitation you received. We look forward to seeing you on October 16 at Gentex! \nQuestions: Reach out to Colleen McInerney (c.mcinerney@talentfirst.net) or Kevin Stotts (k.stotts@talentfirst.net).
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/ceo-council-meeting-reception-2/
LOCATION:Gentex\, 600 N Centennial Street\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEO Council Meetings
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SUMMARY:CEO Council Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:This member-exclusive meeting convenes our member CEOs and their HR leaders. Our last CEO Council meeting highlighted successful strategies to build your talent through upskilling and reskilling your current workforce. This Spring our focus turns to the postsecondary talent pipeline\, and how we collectively improve West Michigan’s attraction and retention of educated\, emerging talent from our region’s colleges and universities. \n\nJust 51.1% of West Michigan recent high school graduates enrolled at a postsecondary institution — down 5.5% from the enrollment rate observed in 2010.\nAbout 16\,500 students graduate from a West Michigan postsecondary institution each year.\nJust 1 in 5 college students nationwide took an internship in 2022 according to the Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions.\n71% of students who wanted to take an internship couldn’t because there were no opportunities\, while 58% cited insufficient pay as a reason they didn’t pursue an internship.\n\nOur Spring meeting will highlight the value work-based learning opportunities offer to students\, employers\, and post-secondary institutions\, featuring successful employer-institution partnerships and creating solutions that promote West Michigan as a great place to study\, to stay\, and to return — for not just a job\, but a career. \nConfirm your attendance by responding to the calendar invitation you received. We look forward to seeing you on May 20 at Amway! \nQuestions: Reach out to Colleen McInerney (c.mcinerney@talentfirst.net) or Kevin Stotts (k.stotts@talentfirst.net).
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/ceo-council-meeting-reception/
LOCATION:Amway\, 7575 Fulton Street SE\, Ada\, MI\, 49355\, United States
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