2013 Post-Summit Feedback; Overview of Top Takeaways

We value the 2013 post-Summit feedback and appreciate those that were able to respond to the feedback survey.  Please find below a summary of the feedback. A link to the entire survey results can be found at: http://bit.ly/13oN22J

 Quick Overview of the top- take-a-ways from the survey results:

1) 92%: Overall, the value of the 2013 summit was very good or excellent.

2) 84%: Overall, the content of the sessions was appropriate and informative
3) Comments about “what did you like most about the summit?”

• Collaborating with other teams – learning about their projects and best practices
• Networking
• Knowledge Sharing, sharing best practices across teams.
• Meeting other colleagues from around the world and building links
• Interactive Sessions vs. just presentations

4) Comments about “what did you like least about the summit?”

• Room was cramped
• Summit was too short to justify so long of travel
• Not enough time to share more from each country
• Lack of true actionable projects we left with
• Need more networking time

5) Suggestions on how the summit could be improved?

• Bigger room
• Ensure all teams have time to share
• Send out the summit discussion topics and “pre-work to do” before the start of summit
• Some discussion topics are too big
• Send out “RTP” “Request to Present” to solicit for presenters and topics from the field.
• More informal networking time.
• A summit leader to drive and direct conversations, create actionable projects and get past just talking about problems – let’s get to solutions.
• Do not have summit during shareholders – too much going on.
• Bring in one activity from outside for professional development
• Improve the collaboration with and attendee experience of those attending virtually

6) Top Topics for 2014 Summit (garnered 55% or more):

• Developing a Recruiting Strategy
• Employment Branding
• Avature (Contact Management tool)
• Recruiting Organizational Structure
• Social Media
• Creating a Sourcing Team