Building the WFP Foundation and Winning with Org Design

Enhancing workforce planning and organisation design for business success
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 12:30 PM - 1:05 PM
Track 2

This session will delve into the fundamentals of workforce planning and organisational design, emphasising the importance of a connected planning ecosystem. Erica Vermeij from Boston Scientific will share insights from their transformational journey, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and successes. Gain actionable strategies for implementing effective workforce planning and organisational design in your own organisations.

Effective workforce planning and organisational design are crucial for aligning talent strategies with business goals, especially in complex, global environments. Boston Scientific’s approach offers a roadmap for navigating these challenges, balancing headcount growth with financial efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This session will explore
  • Building a workforce planning ecosystem
  • Integrating organisational design with strategic planning
  • Leveraging data for organisational effectiveness
  • Implementing continuous improvement practices
  • Developing internal capabilities through training
  • Governance and measurement of workforce planning initiatives.
Learning outcomes
  • Understand the foundational elements of a successful workforce planning strategy
  • Learn how to integrate organisational design into overall business strategy
  • Gain insights on using data to drive organisational effectiveness
  • Explore methods for developing internal workforce planning capabilities
  • Discover effective governance practices for workforce planning and organisational design
  • Learn how to sustain improvements through continuous training and development.