Grant Toups’ Post

I'm thrilled to be representing Future of Work Institute Cpl's at the IDA Ireland & NIBRT National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training event today, and we've got something special for all attendees! 🎁 We’re offering the chance to win our Employer Story Roadmap Package, designed to elevate your employer branding and help you stand out in the talent market. ✨ What’s Included? - Employer Branding Evolution Map (EBEM) Assessment - 30-minute 1:1 Consultation - Comprehensive Report with actionable steps to boost your employer brand 🔍 The EBEM assesses: Essence: Core values & culture alignment Create: Strength of your People Value Proposition (PVP) Plan: Brand messaging consistency Activate: Internal & external activations Impact: Success measurement & continuous improvement 🎯 Gain expert insights and a roadmap to elevate your employer brand. Visit our stand today and sign up to win! Joining me at the stand is Ferenc Gál, and we’re excited to be here. Plus, don’t miss Barry Winkless speaking about “Seeing Strategically” and the 4 C’s needed to create future-fit destinations for talent and innovation. #EmployerBranding #TalentStrategy #FutureOfWork #EmployerStory

Fun day today at #diaeurope2024. Our team won the upskilling interactive workshop. Our prize: Belgian chocolate! A sweet reward for learning new things - how to build the perfect chocolate bar, while taking into account the customer feedback and your company's constraints. However, when the "customers" were asked why did our team win, they all said it was the sales pitch. The product was not mentioned. As a business development manager, I took pride in hearing this, but it also made me wonder. How many times do we hear a great sales pitch, and we are later dissapointed by the product/service? We all say don't overpromise and don't underdeliver. But isn't that a sales pitch too? At Intertranslations, our goal is always to serve our customers to the best of our ability. However, we also recognize that we may not always be able to fulfill every customer's needs. As much as we strive for excellence, there are times when constraints such as resources, time, or technical limitations may prevent us from meeting every request. And while it's never easy to acknowledge this, it's essential for transparency and maintaining trust. We are committed to listening to our customers, understanding their needs, and delivering solutions that align with their goals. While we may not always have all the answers, we remain dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible.

🚀 Is Your Membership Organisation at Risk? Here are my insights to help you stop the decline... Today, many membership organisations face the challenge of attracting and retaining young people's interest. Declining numbers and low engagement are warning signs you can't ignore. Young people are the present and future of our organisations. They bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and new energy. Ignoring their potential will lead to outdated and irrelevant membership offers, dwindling brand loyalty, and a shrinking talent pool. 💡 Why This Matters: -> Customer Loyalty & Talent Attraction: Involving young people boosts staff engagement, increases team diversity and builds brand awareness and loyalty. -> Fresh Perspectives & Innovation: Young minds keep your organisation and membership offerings fresh, modern and relevant. 📊 Success Stories 🌍 Duolingo: 80% of users acquired organically through continuous product improvement and user involvement, leading to 4x growth in Daily Active Users (DAUs) since 2019. 🛬 Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline: Funny and relatable digital channels and a relatable value proposition continue to retain and build a loyal young following. How do we know? Our 200,000-strong Youth Network tells us so! 🎯 What can you do to reverse the trend? ❓ Facilitate Youth Hackathons Support your delivery teams to problem-solve in partnership with young people, saving you time and money by getting it right the first time! ⭕ Establish regular feedback mechanisms. Implement reverse mentoring schemes or BIG Takeover days to help your senior leaders listen to young people's insights directly, business as usual. Ensure your organisation remains vibrant, relevant and sustainable by making young people both service users and leaders and innovators. Act now, before its to late! Watch the full video for more detailed insights! 🎥👇 Join Team Participation People for our NextGen: Health FREE Webinar on June 27th, 4pm -4.30pm, to hear more from the experts, young people, naturally! Register your spot today -> https://lnkd.in/eCKJQ-Vp #YouthEngagement #Innovation #CustomerLoyalty #FutureLeaders #MembershipOrganisations #Duolingo #Ryanair #FeedbackCulture #TalentAttraction

Hagens is among the 10 Danish winners of this year's Best Managed Companies – a global development program driven by Deloitte. We proudly accept this business award, which celebrates Denmark's best-managed companies that, through strong strategic craftsmanship and solid execution capabilities, achieve significant results. The following was said: The winners were selected by an independent jury, which particularly highlights Hagens for their unique approach to product development in collaboration with customers and their individual needs. The jury also emphasizes Hagens' growth journey, which has been driven by serious strategic work and a solid execution plan. Hagens’ culture is embedded throughout the organization, and there is integrity in everything they do. Therefore, Hagens has a strong foundation for growth and expansion. #BestManagedCompanies #BMC2024 #Deloitte #HAGENS

fit4internet has been nominated for the European #SME Skill Awards 2024 by European DIGITAL SME Alliance. We are so proud of this nomination, of our great project "DigComp Portal: Job profiling and Upskilling with #DigComp" together with Raiffeisen-Landesbank Tirol AG Jessica Draxl Verena Zacchia Reinhard Mayr Thomas Wass Christof Splechtna According to Mario Draghi`s report "The future of European competitiveness" (👉 https://lnkd.in/dXq5kedd) the European Union needs 🔹 more public-private cooperation in skills policy and digital skills curricula shaping, 🔹 more digital 'skills intelligence' to understand the skills needs, gaps and development opportunities, 🔹 an aligned standardized certification and recognition system for #digitalskills especially when it comes to non-formal, work-based or informal acquired digital skills ( 😉 there it is with our https://lnkd.in/dfgCMfFs) With our #DigComp methodology, tools and services we are able to adress all of these recommendations and support organizations in their digital transformation and to be #digitallyfit and #futureready Valerie Michaelis Alexander Schmoelz Markus Schaffhauser paul prihoda Patricia Neumann Sabine E. Herlitschka Georg Krause Reinhard Gojer Wolfgang Hesoun #digitalskills #digitaleurope #fit4future https://lnkd.in/dthEFRV2

🌐 Reflecting on a day of advanced training and professional growth. 📅 On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Hub Rete Verona hosted an Open Day filled with advanced training sessions and opportunities for professional growth, dedicated to the doctoral students of the University of Verona. The course, which I conducted in English to accommodate international students, was an enriching experience for all involved. Event Recap: The event was organized by the Hub of Verona and included both in-person attendees at the Hub and online participants who joined from home or the University. Morning Session: ☕ The day began with a webinar by my colleague, Paola Locci, Nuoro Hub Manager of the Rete project, titled "The Business Model Canvas." The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management tool that allows businesses to visualize and assess their business model. It consists of various components: Customer Segments, Value Propositions, Channels, Customer Relationships, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Key Activities, Key Partnerships, and Cost Structure. This tool helps in aligning business activities by illustrating potential trade-offs. Afternoon Session: 🚀 I, Alessandro Mosca, Content Manager of the Rete Project, took over in the afternoon. I chose to focus on the Google Business Profile as a tool to explain the basics of web marketing because it is user-friendly and allows for a practical introduction to the subject. We covered the basics of setting up a profile, optimizing it for visibility, and utilizing its features to enhance business outreach. This interactive session provided practical insights and real-world applications, pushing the students to understand and engage with the platform autonomously. The attendees were graduates from various disciplines, ranging from philosophy and medicine to engineering. This diversity enriched the discussions and made the learning experience more comprehensive. ✨ A special thanks to Silvia Donatini for her invaluable assistance during the webinar, and to Giovanna Zanuso, Stefano Fraccaroli, (Tutors) and Luca Guarnieri (Verona Hub Manager) for their support in making this event a success. https://lnkd.in/dkSecw7Z #Verona #WebMarketing #GoogleBusinessProfile #ProfessionalGrowth #AdvancedTraining #ProgettoRete

This week Madrid has spoken #Strategy & #Consulting: 4 #training programs across 3 different venues, where over 350 participants led by more than 30 faculty including our global leads, have decided to take time away from their day to day job and life to join us to learn and develop their skills, while enjoying the networking opportunities given. It’s been a great team effort between the different learning teams and vendor partners involved to make this a success, we all knew how important this week was, so I wanted to use this platform to send a huge WOHOOO-WE-MADE-IT!! and tons of thanks and kudos to Harpreet Bajwa Guillermo Ferrero @ion ginu Javier Jiménez González Kristine Keck Cristina Sorescu Monica Daniela Minescu Ampy Borja Benjamín Bruzoni Parul Maini Stephanie Szwajka Michaela Demaitre Raúl A Ferrer Acosta Sonia Ruiz Fernández eva perez benitez Suman Chandrashekhar Margarita Fernández Martínez Mariam Pérez Rodríguez Martín Duro Barbara Abruzzini Rodel Morales Umali, LPT, MM And thanks also to Vineeth M V and Dawn Chapman for your continuous support and patience ☺️ Tomorrow the journey continues in Dublin! Safe travels to me! 🇮🇪✈️ (To those I’m sure I’ve missed above: first of all please bear with me, and second feel more than free to leave a comment to tell me off 😅) #AccentureLearning #LearningandDevelopment #Training #Madrid #TeamWork #NHCollectionEurobuilding #CanopybyHiltonMadridCastellana #C85

Reflecting after 2 years of guiding the crazy kids at yellow.global | B Corp on one hell of a B Corp journey 😅....my thoughts today: - 1) Use the B Corp framework for ideas to do better. NOT to get a badge. Whilst going through the process we agreed, that even if Yellow didn't qualify for certification, all improvements were necessary to run a good business. 2) B Corp is a marathon and the race is never over. Luckily there are some ladies leading at Yellow that no what endurance is all about. 3) You don't have to be perfect to start doing better. Yellow will never claim to be perfect but they are determined to do better. 4) It's not a solo affair. Only when Yellow had the team in place did things start to happen. 5) Once you've got it, you've got a responsibility. Take it seriously but have fun too. I am sure Jane Birkin you're feeling that today 😃 . If you are curious to know how your business would score and get some ideas of how you could do better you can do the free assessment here > https://lnkd.in/eUUigs-J ⚠️ Make sure you block an afternoon to do this. It took us 4 hours ! #BCorp #businessforgood #culturechange

🌟 BSMe2e Global Talent Contest 2024 - Special Award: Week 3 – Innovative Ideas That Drive Change! 🌟 💡 Showcase Your Innovative Solutions! 💡 In Week 3, we’re focusing on Innovative Ideas that make a real difference. If you’ve developed a creative solution to address a pressing issue or have an innovative project that’s changing lives, this is your chance to shine! 📦🌍🚀 💡 Why Participate? 🚀 Highlight Your Innovations: Share how your ideas are solving real-world problems and driving positive change. 🎁 Win Exciting Rewards: Earn 500 Bonus Points each week—accumulate 4000 points to convert them into $200! 🏅 Recognition for Innovation: Receive the Special Award for Innovative Excellence, celebrating breakthrough ideas with impact. 🎨 What’s the Contest About? 🌍 This week celebrates innovative solutions that address societal challenges. Whether your idea is a tech breakthrough, a novel approach to sustainability, or a unique social initiative, showcase how your innovation is making a difference. Submit your innovative projects—describe the problem you’re solving and how your idea makes an impact. 🙌 How to Participate as a User: 1️⃣ Register / Login for FREE: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMayBzYh 2️⃣ Share Your Story: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkpyy9ja 3️⃣ Update Your Profile: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWTbzKzt 4️⃣ Engage Your Audience: Boost your visibility through interaction. 📈 🙌 How to Participate as a Seller / Advertiser / Vendor: 1️⃣ Register / Login for FREE: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpZaSct7 2️⃣ Share Your Story: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRJZb2RX 3️⃣ Update Your Profile: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gT3ZwaWh 4️⃣ Engage Your Audience: Boost your visibility through interaction. 📈 👉 User / Vendor Login: https://lnkd.in/gw_ZRGST 📢 Showcase Your Innovations! Share your story, engage your audience, and win exciting rewards! #SpecialTalentAward #InnovativeIdeas #LeadByExample #GlobalTalentContest #BSMe2eGlobalContest2024 #BreakthroughSolutions #SocialImpact #CreativeChallenge #TechInnovation #WinPrizes

🚀 Helping Businesses Expand Internationally Last night’s 8th #GDILive event, hosted by Orso Media and Génération Do It Yourself (GDI) in partnership with Qonto, was a masterclass in global expansion. The roundtable, animated by the maestro Matthieu Stefani, featured an incredible lineup of speakers: 🎤 Jade Francine (WeMaintain | Certified B Corp) shared her upcoming move to Hong Kong for the APAC expansion and highlighted big opportunities in the USA. 🎤 Marie-Albane PRIEUR (Bpifrance) outlined valuable resources like French Export and Business France, which provide comprehensive support from launch to follow-up. 🎤 Thibault Renouf (Partoo) offered actionable strategies for scaling globally, including lessons learned from challenges. 🎤 Charles Tissier (Le Vent à la Française) emphasized the importance of adapting messages to resonate with diverse audiences. As a specialist in global communications strategy, I know success requires more than ambition—it’s about understanding "cultural codes" and uncovering unique opportunities. For Fairmat, I delivered measurable results by: 🚀 Launching their U.S. market entry with targeted communications 📢 Securing media features in top trade and business outlets 🤝 Building high-impact government relations with the USA Ambassador, Commercial Trade, and gov officials 🌐 Driving stakeholder & client engagement Whether entering the EU market, expanding into EMEA or the USA, I help businesses craft & execute tailored communications and marketing strategies that deliver visibility, credibility, and tangible results. Let’s connect if you’re scaling globally! 🌍 📅 Don’t miss Matthieu Stefani & Christofer Ciminelli’s Big USA Tour video dropping Dec 12th #GlobalGrowth #Communications #GDI #OrsoMedia #InternationalExpansion #2bee Merci, Maurine Boissonnat Thomas Alombert Clémence Lepic