This regional corporate talent development program is being organized by the Frits Goldschmeding Academy for participants from the APAC and European regions, to build a future senior management talent pipeline. 

The dynamic and interactive learning journey concentrates on relevant management and leadership skills training as well on sharing knowledge through action learning. The program aims to build common frameworks about Randstad basics and to improve personal and professional development/leadership skills to eventually build a future senior management talent pipeline.

testimonials

"FEP was instrumental in my professional development and ensured I was equipped with the right leadership competencies. The skills I learnt provided me with a platform to move into a new role and re-locate countries. Throughout the program, my confidence and capability in business leadership grew. FEP equipped me with the tools needed to support my people leadership and business decision-making."

Katharine Swan -  country manager - Randstad New Zealand (FEP APAC)

"The program triggered me into seeing things in a new light. Even before we moved into the final module, I could see my interactions with colleagues changing; as I had become more confident. I now have a deeper understading of who I am as a person, a leader and a future Executive. You could say my "north star"is now much clearer."

Seth Radke - national director, business concepts development - Randstad Japan (FEP APAC)

"For me participating in FEP was an exciting journey. It almost felt like a mini MBA, getting more knowledge in leadership, strategy, finance and digital. It gave me the opportunity to learn and connect with inspirational people in the program, and as well, access to information and working with some of the best business schools in Europe. As well, the internal network you build with your colleagues will last far beyond this program. There is a pre-FEP and post-FEP Farah; I feel more empowered and I'm involving these new skills and behaviors into my daily work.

Farah Verbruggen - vice president - Global Client Solutions (FEP Europe)

participants

The target group of the program are colleagues from Randstad Asia Pacific or Europe.

The FEP participant:

• is future-focused, eager to learn and open-minded
• combines commercial and professional expertise to bring value to the organization
• sets the strategic direction and conceptualizes the vision for the local business 
• has breadth of perspective, and takes a wide view of issues
• is firm, decisive and courageous in leading execution
• has shown good performance and business results* over several years
• has a good command of both written and spoken English
• has Hay Grade: 17 up to 18 (≈ spotlight)

whose future step could become: 

• country manager of a small Opco
• management team member of a small/medium Opco
• concept leader professionals vertical

* (high) potential rating according to the (functional) people review

objectives

• personal and professional development/leadership skills
• increase level of strategic awareness and translating it into local operations
• foster the development of a customer-centric mindset
• building common frameworks about Randstad basics
• increase awareness of the broader environment
• regional and international networking and benchmarking

• Bringing the Randstad building blocks to life
• Strategy as a cascade of choices
• Business Models & Activity Systems
• Randstad corporate strategy
• Finding your Leadership Style
• Build your Leadership Brand
• Telling a Leadership Story: Awareness, Values and Style(s)
• Creating Cross-Border Impact
• 360-degree feedback

module 2: market & leadership

• Understanding, creating and delivering value to targeted markets and customers
• Align strategy and marketing
• Leveraging Randstad brand value to the market
• Understanding Financial Performance
• Value-Based Financial Management
• Leading Change
• Navigating Your Change at Randstad
• Managing Stakeholders

module 3: excellent execution

• High Performance linked with Strategy
• Practical tools to drive Excellent Execution
• Business Simulation
• Project presentations

The program in APAC has been developed by the Frits Goldschmeding Academy in cooperation with TIAS school for business and society in The Netherlands and Singapore Management University in Asia Pacific. In Europe, the program has been developed in cooperation with TIAS, NOVA and Vlerick.

teaching staff

The academic director of the program is Filip Caeldries, faculty at TIAS School for Business and Society. He facilitates the learning journey together with faculty from SMU and NOVA & Vlerick.

dates

FEP  APAC:

Module 1: 24 - 28 March 2019

Module 2: 23 - 27 June 2019

Module 3: 22- 26 September 2019

FEP Europe:

Module 1: 30 June - 4 July 2019

Module 2: 10 - 14 November 2019

Module 3: - 5 March 2020

tuition

Program costs: € 13,500 (50% operating company and 50% Frits Goldschmeding Academy)

Accommodation & meeting costs: € 1,500 per module (100% operating company)

Travel costs: to be arranged and paid by the operating company

Please note that pricing is subject to change. This is an estimated amount, as the fees for accommodation, meals, program fees can vary throughout the year.

enrollment

The nomination can only be done by HR and participation is not ensured until this has been confirmed by the Frits Goldschmeding Academy. For additional information, please contact the Frits Goldschmeding Academy (academy.frits.goldschmeding@randstad.com).

If notice of cancellation is received within two months of the session, tuition will be due in full. Operating companies are entitled to replace candidates taking the enrollment requirements into account and allowing sufficient pre-course preparation time.