The Future of IT Human Capital

Date:  November 6, 2009

Location:  Rouss & Robertson Halls, Room 123 - Click here for directions.

Program Synopsis:

The program will begin with a talk by Linda Pittenger, as described below …

Are You Prepared?  Strategies for Getting and Keeping the Right IT Professionals

Today’s economy and the availability of workers have left HR and IT professionals falsely confident in their ability to get and keep IT professionals.  Yet, the facts tell a different story.  There is a dwindling supply of IT talent in the United States, with no relief in sight.  As the economy rebounds, those companies who have not developed workforce strategies to attract and retain IT professionals will likely find themselves unable to compete for the best talent.  Linda M. Pittenger, a recognized thought leader on IT professionals will provide insights to help prepare you and your organization for the future of IT Human Capital.  Linda will share data on the availability of the IT worker and strategies for staying ahead of the competition.  She will share successful marketing and recruiting strategies, including expanding your knowledge of resource pools for IT talent.  Finally, Linda will discuss how “one size fits all” competencies do not work for IT performance success.  She will share insights on how unique competencies differentiate superior performance for one type of IT worker over another.

Following Linda’s talk, we will hear from several IT executives, each of which will share their perspective on the future of IT human capital in their respective organizations, and brainstorm the role that universities can play in addressing future needs. The afternoon session will include a case study presentation and discussion of how analytics can be applied to the management of human capital. Throughout the program we will compare and contrast ideas from both the private and public sector perspectives.

Agenda

Registration Deadline: October 30, 2009

Please contact Jenny Leslie at jleslie@virginia.edu or 434-924-3553 to register for this event. Please include names, titles, and emails for all members of your organization planning to attend.