Lecture: Expat Factor

Expert, Trainer/Coach

45 min

NL

Leadership,
Change management,
Entrepreneurship

Cooperation,
Inspire,
Talent development

How do you win the talent race in a tight labor market?
Michel Daenen, author of The Expat Factor, shows how organizations attract, connect and retain international talent.
Stimulating, practical and directly applicable - with impact on both culture and performance.

Attracting international talent is no longer a choice but a necessity for many organizations. Yet in practice, it often gets stuck: misunderstandings, cultural differences, frustration and premature departure. In this keynote, Michel Daenen, author of the book Expatfactor, takes the audience through how to make expats not a risk, but a strategic advantage.

Using the recognizable metaphor of a talent hunt, Michel shows what organizations need in order to not only find international talent, but also have it perform and remain successful. He connects strategy, leadership and organizational culture to the daily practice of working with expats and international teams.
This keynote will include:
- Why well-intentioned expatriate policies often don't work
- How cultural differences impact collaboration, leadership and decision-making
- What organizations can learn from expats (and vice versa)
- How adjustments for internationals actually lead to more engagement with the entire team
- What makes the difference between turnover and sustainable connection
Michel Daenen is a sociologist, change expert, former expat and author of the management book Expatfactor. He combines his own international experience with years of practice as an advisor and speaker for organizations working with international talent. His style is clear, sharp and accessible: strong in content, with recognizable examples and concrete insights.
Result for the audience:
more insight, more awareness and directly applicable tools to better utilize international talent and make teams stronger.
This keynote is suitable for:
- Conferences and events on leadership, HR and the future of work
- Management and board meetings
- HR and recruitment events
- Organizations working with expatriates or international teams

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