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Access to an exclusive network of HR executives
Strategies for talents of tomorrow
Events based on Expertise x Experience
What you can expect
You aim to establish a talent acquisition function that consistently delivers the right talent, exactly on time in a cost effective manner? Then the D2T Executive Retreat is the right format for you – designed specifically for senior HR professionals with a strategic agenda.
🎯 Over two days, we will first provide a market-oriented perspective: What are the current economic conditions, and what do they mean for your HR strategy – today and in the years to come? We will then assess the maturity of your talent acquisition setup, identify critical gaps, and translate them into strategic priorities with a clear Return on Investment. A pre-event baseline assessment will help determine your current state – providing the foundation for data-driven decisions and long-term improvement.
Objective: Position recruiting as a strategic business function and define the initiatives that will enable HR to evolve from a cost- into a profit center.
🧠 The program includes in-depth insights into the role of HR in dynamic markets, a structured introduction to the Recruiting Excellence methodology, and guided group work based on your individual assessment report. You will leave with a comprehensive gap analysis, a prioritized roadmap and a scorecard to track ongoing progress and measurable results.
👥 This retreat gives you the space to elevate your recruiting strategy: strategic, data-driven, and execution-ready. And as always: real connections, inspiring conversations, and a memorable dinner experience in Cologne.
What our customers say
Mark-Christian Schmidt ist Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) bei talentsconnect und zählt zu den führenden Köpfen im Bereich strategisches HR und datengetriebenes Recruiting in Europa. Mit über einem Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in globalen HR-Rollen, unter anderem bei Viessmann und Zalando, hat er sich einen Namen als Vordenker für moderne Talentstrategien gemacht.
Als Speaker begeistert Mark durch seine Fähigkeit, komplexe HR-Themen verständlich und praxisnah zu vermitteln. Seine Schwerpunkte liegen auf Themen wie Retention-Strategien, Active Sourcing, Preboarding und der Transformation von HR-Abteilungen zu strategischen Profit-Centern.
Dabei kombiniert er fundiertes Wissen mit einem inspirierenden Vortragsstil, der zum Umdenken anregt und konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen liefert.
With decades of experience across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, I’ve built and transformed high-performing Talent Acquisition teams for some of the world’s biggest companies.
- Co-Creator of the Recruiting Excellence Methodology
- Lead author of the Hiring Success Methodology
- Industry keynote speaker & thought leader
- Advisor to global enterprises on TA transformation
- Followed by thousands of TA leaders worldwide
- Award winning Head of Talent
I don’t just talk about Talent Acquisition – I build and implement the strategies that make hiring a competitive advantage.
With over 15 years in HR, I have established myself as a Global TA Lead, HR blogger, podcaster, and author, contributing significantly to the evolution of recruiting, personal marketing, and employer branding in Germany.
- Co-Creator of the Recruiting Excellence Methodology
- Expert in Employer Branding, Personal Marketing & Recruiting
- Specialist in HR Digitalization & Transformation
- Advocate for Professional HR & Future Work
- Initiator of the ‘Schicht im Schacht’ Recruiting Conference
- Recipient of multiple awards for innovative HR concepts
I am passionate about transforming HR practices to create people-centric organizations supported by technology and data.
Countdown bis zum Event
Was dir der Zugang zu dieser Veranstaltung bietet
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Exklusives Netzwerk an HR Executives
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Topaktuelles Wissen zu strategischen HR Themen
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Eintauchen in die einzigartige talentsconnect Unternehmenskultur
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Spaß im verrücktesten Büro
- 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. - 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. - 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.
- Combining business and fun:
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. - Shaping the future together:
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
The Program
We kick things off with relaxed music, informal conversations and a flying lunch to get everyone settled in.
We start with a macroeconomic perspective: What are the current market dynamics and what do they mean for the future of HR? We introduce the talentsconnect ROI Curve and discuss the key value drivers that turn HR from a cost center into a strategic function.
What’s the actual purpose of TA – and how can we measure excellence? Together with Tony De Graaf, we introduce the Recruiting Excellence methodology and its Maturity Assessment. Participants will reflect on their own maturity levels and identify performance gaps as a starting point for strategic improvement.
In small groups, we prioritise key action areas based on the REM Assessment. We define current roadblocks, ideal outcomes, and create first ideas for transformation.
We head to our dinner location together – culinary surprises included :)
We start day two with an informal game to re-energise and reconnect as a group.
How do we turn strategic priorities into tangible actions? In this session, Marcel Rütten introduces the continuous improvement approach of Recruiting Excellence – including scoping cards, implementation roadmaps and the Recruiting Excellence Scorecard to track progress and results.
What are you taking away? What do you need next?
For those staying in Cologne, our office is open for coworking in the afternoon.
The Program
We kick things off with relaxed music, informal conversations and a flying lunch to get everyone settled in.
We start with a macroeconomic perspective: What are the current market dynamics and what do they mean for the future of HR? We introduce the talentsconnect ROI Curve and discuss the key value drivers that turn HR from a cost center into a strategic function.
What’s the actual purpose of TA – and how can we measure excellence? Together with Tony De Graaf, we introduce the Recruiting Excellence methodology and its Maturity Assessment. Participants will reflect on their own maturity levels and identify performance gaps as a starting point for strategic improvement.
In small groups, we prioritise key action areas based on the REM Assessment. We define current roadblocks, ideal outcomes, and create first ideas for transformation.
We head to our dinner location together – culinary surprises included :)
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