Millennials' Engagement and Retention
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Timeline
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May 6, 2018Sandbox start
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February 23, 2018Project Scope Meeting
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March 23, 2018mid-way check in
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September 1, 2018Sandbox end
Timeline
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May 6, 2018Sandbox start
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February 23, 2018Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between the student and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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March 23, 2018mid-way check in
Meeting between the student and organization to see whether data collection is progressing as planned and any other additional information/assistance is needed from organization to facilitate data collection and interpretation for the project.
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September 1, 2018Sandbox end
Sandbox scope
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Leadership Organizational structureSkills
analysis communication human resource management leadership researchThis semester a PhD student is expected to write a research project paper analysing the organizational challenge of engaging and retaining millennials and making recommendations to help you address this challenge. Based on information you provide, the student will deliver an action plan that incorporates your unique circumstances and outlines a path to more efficient and effective operations.
Students
The final project deliverables are a 25-page report (may include a 50-minute presentation at your request).
Project timeline
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May 6, 2018Sandbox start
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February 23, 2018Project Scope Meeting
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March 23, 2018mid-way check in
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September 1, 2018Sandbox end
Timeline
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May 6, 2018Sandbox start
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February 23, 2018Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between the student and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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March 23, 2018mid-way check in
Meeting between the student and organization to see whether data collection is progressing as planned and any other additional information/assistance is needed from organization to facilitate data collection and interpretation for the project.
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September 1, 2018Sandbox end
Project examples
The PhD student, under the guidance of her senior supervisor, will go collect data (e.g., survey, interview, archival data) in your company to help you analyze the key issues around the challenge your organize faces. The project ends with a report submitted to your organization presenting the analysis and the recommendations, from both strategic and operational perspectives. A presentation may be delivered at your request.
Additional partner criteria
Partners must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this sandbox:
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Q1 - Checkbox
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Timeline
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May 6, 2018Sandbox start
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February 23, 2018Project Scope Meeting
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March 23, 2018mid-way check in
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September 1, 2018Sandbox end
Timeline
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May 6, 2018Sandbox start
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February 23, 2018Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between the student and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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March 23, 2018mid-way check in
Meeting between the student and organization to see whether data collection is progressing as planned and any other additional information/assistance is needed from organization to facilitate data collection and interpretation for the project.
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September 1, 2018Sandbox end