irections emea 2023 lyon
1-3 November 2023

Directions EMEA 2023

Directions EMEA is the "Go To" place where Dynamics partners share the future. It's the preferred global community for collaborating and learning from Microsoft, MVPs, ISVs, VARs and their peers. The focus is on helping the SMB market unlock its full potential in technical, business development and strategy with ERP, CRM, and Cloud solutions, including the Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Azure.

03-11-2023

Addressing Skills Shortage and Fostering Diversity in Business Central Businesses

12:45 - 13:30 Rhone 3 Back to event schedule

Amid rapid technological advancement, skills shortage challenges, limited young talent, low female representation, and Brexit's effects loom large. Our presentation, "Addressing Skills Shortage and Fostering Diversity in Business Central Businesses," reveals a roadmap for transformative growth.
Navigating the skills shortage crisis demands a united effort. Our presentation outlines challenges, from the lack of skilled personnel to the complexities of Brexit, linking resolution to business growth. Understanding the fundamental traits of the desired workforce is central. This underpins identifying skills gaps and trainable skills. Our presentation stresses the importance of continuous learning. Recognising biases in recruitment and tech is crucial. Strategies like mentorship, inclusive language, and diverse panels encourage female participation. Skill-building opportunities promote equity. Leadership shapes a thriving workplace. Our presentation details how diverse, inclusive leadership transforms the talent landscape. Transparency and values forge inspiration. Our presentation outlines a plan to tackle the skills shortage and boost diversity. This ongoing journey offers the potential for lasting growth. We're excited to invite you to join us in reshaping the business landscape!

Speakers:

Val Clarke

General Manager, 4PS Construction Solutions Ltd

Val Clarke has over a decade of experience in the software industry and has been with 4PS for six years. As General Manager, Val is responsible for overseeing the daily business operations and overall customer satisfaction, evaluating efficiency and performance, developing and implementing strategies for growth, employee recruitment and development and general business improvements.  
With strong people management and strategic planning skills, Val is passionate about ensuring that 4PS offers the best possible outcomes for customers and employees. The 4PS core values are fully embedded into her approach to running the business - Val consistently and continuously encourages everyone in the team to follow their heart, learn more and innovate.  Fostering this positive culture keeps the whole team developing and improving while delivering real quality and value to 4PS customers in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.