D2T Executive Retreat

How to Turn HR from Cost Center to Profit Center with ROI Logics

24.7.25

Niehler Straße 104, Gebäude B, 50733 Köln

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24 July 2025

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25 Jul 2025

Niehlerstraße 104, Aufgang B, 50733 Köln

Access to an exclusive network of HR executives
Strategies for tomorrow's talent
Business and fun combined: unforgettable experiences

THAT IS WHAT IT IS ABOUT

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Are you responsible for the strategic direction of your company to ensure that you always gather the right talent in the right place at the right time — both today and in the future?

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In our exclusive “Direct to Talent Executive retreats,” we take the time to examine exactly these challenges. Together, we develop pioneering strategies, share outstanding case studies and address the latest trends.

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Regardless of whether you work as CHRO, Head of HR, or People Lead for Recruiting, Employer Branding or People Development — this is your place to discuss strategic topics in the area of People & Culture in an inspiring environment and to further expand your expertise. Let's shape the future of talent development together!

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Countdown to the event

24.7.2025 14:00
until
25.7.2025 14:00
101
Days
10
Hours
29
Minutes

What access to this event offers you

Exclusive network of HR executives
Cutting-edge knowledge on strategic HR topics
Dive into the unique talentsconnect corporate culture
Fun in the craziest office
  • Strategic talent for today and tomorrow:
    Inspiration to optimally align your corporate strategy in order to find and retain the best talent in the right place at the right time.
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  • Deep insights and joint strategies:
    Dive into the exclusive “Direct to Talent Executive retreats,” where we deal intensively with strategies, share best practices and highlight the latest industry trends.
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  • Inspiring exchange for HR managers:
    Regardless of whether you are an HR manager, CHRO or person responsible for the recruiting & retention strategy in your company — here you will find the perfect setting to exchange ideas with like-minded people about strategic topics relating to people & culture and to develop yourself personally.
  • Dive into the talentsconnect culture:
    Experience not only knowledge transfer, but also feel our unique corporate culture first-hand and become part of an inspiring community.
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  • Combining business and fun:
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    Not only do you get deep insights into HR topics, but also enjoy extraordinary activities such as meditation, ice bathing and refreshing drinks at the roof top bar — for an inspiring and unforgettable retreat experience.
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  • ‍Shaping the future together:
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    Be part of a unique network of HR experts who not only share knowledge, but also have fun together and explore innovative ways of developing talent.

O-Töne von Teilnehmenden

“I am very pleased to have attended the HR Executive Retreat because I was able to learn a lot about people strategy for myself personally: I received exciting ideas, worked in small groups and had good discussions.”

Friderike Schröder

CHRO Ratepay

“I am absolutely delighted with the HR Executive Retreat at talentsconnect. It became clear that other HR managers are facing exactly the same challenges. Together, we have developed solutions to overcome these challenges.”

Claudia BrĂĽggen

Director HR Heitkamp & Thumann Group

“The professional impact that you convey and the approaches to courageously face the challenges in HR have impressed me and I am looking forward to continuing to exchange ideas with you.”

Sebastian Mosch

Head of HR Management @ SARIA Germany

The program

24.7.2025
DAY 1
14:00
A very warm Welcome
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Bei entspannter Musik steht ein Flying Lunch fĂĽr euch bereit.

14:30
BegrĂĽĂźung & Vorstellungsrunde
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Moderiert von Aylin Bruns (Lead talentsconnect Academy)

15:00
Impuls & Diskussion:
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Wir tauchen gemeinsam in die ökonomische Realität des Recruitings ein: steigende Talent-Acquisition-Costs, knappe Budgets und der Druck, jeden Euro nachvollziehbar zu multiplizieren. Im Zentrum steht die Frage, wie HR-Entscheider:innen vom Cost- zum Profit-Center werden.

16:30
Kurze Pause
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16:45
Kleingruppen-Austausch: Lasst mal lösen!
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17:15
Kleingruppenarbeit
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Wir beraten ein fiktives Unternehmen in der Rolle eines HR-Entscheiders und erarbeiten praxisnahe Lösungsansätze für aktuelle Herausforderungen. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Austausch mit Gleichgesinnten – und die gemeinsame Übersetzung strategischer Impulse in konkrete Handlungsschritte.

18:30
Drinks & Networking
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parallel einchecken ins Hotelzimmer

19:30
Dinner & Networking
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🎉 We'll go to the restaurant together - let yourself be surprised:)
25.7.2025
DAY 2
9:00
FrĂĽhstĂĽck

9:30
Zusammen wach werden

Gemeinsames Aufwachen

10:00
Austausch zur Kleingruppenarbeit

Moderiert von Aylin Bruns (Lead talentsconnect Academy)

12:00
Impuls aus der Praxis

13:00
Feedback zum Retreat & Abschlussrunde

Was wünscht ihr euch für das nächste Mal?

13:30
Time to say “Bis bald”

If you want to work in the afternoon, the talentsconnect office is available.

The program

24.7.2025
Tag 1
14:00
A very warm Welcome
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Bei entspannter Musik steht ein Flying Lunch fĂĽr euch bereit.

14:30
BegrĂĽĂźung & Vorstellungsrunde
No items found.

Moderiert von Aylin Bruns (Lead talentsconnect Academy)

15:00
Impuls & Diskussion:
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Wir tauchen gemeinsam in die ökonomische Realität des Recruitings ein: steigende Talent-Acquisition-Costs, knappe Budgets und der Druck, jeden Euro nachvollziehbar zu multiplizieren. Im Zentrum steht die Frage, wie HR-Entscheider:innen vom Cost- zum Profit-Center werden.

16:30
Kurze Pause
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16:45
Kleingruppen-Austausch: Lasst mal lösen!
No items found.

17:15
Kleingruppenarbeit
No items found.

Wir beraten ein fiktives Unternehmen in der Rolle eines HR-Entscheiders und erarbeiten praxisnahe Lösungsansätze für aktuelle Herausforderungen. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Austausch mit Gleichgesinnten – und die gemeinsame Übersetzung strategischer Impulse in konkrete Handlungsschritte.

18:30
Drinks & Networking
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parallel einchecken ins Hotelzimmer

19:30
Dinner & Networking
No items found.

🎉 We'll go to the restaurant together - let yourself be surprised:)
25.7.2025
Tag 2
9:00
FrĂĽhstĂĽck

9:30
Zusammen wach werden

Gemeinsames Aufwachen

10:00
Austausch zur Kleingruppenarbeit

Moderiert von Aylin Bruns (Lead talentsconnect Academy)

12:00
Impuls aus der Praxis

13:00
Feedback zum Retreat & Abschlussrunde

Was wünscht ihr euch für das nächste Mal?

13:30
Time to say “Bis bald”

If you want to work in the afternoon, the talentsconnect office is available.

How to get on the D2T Executive Shortlist

  1. Fill out the application form
  2. Check & result by email within 2 working days
  3. Invitation to the next Executive Retreat
  4. 🚀 Let's go - have fun!

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