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Wired Talent Driving

Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development is a groundbreaking approach to workforce and economic development. Through the WIRED model, regions integrate economic and workforce development activities and demonstrate that talent development can drive economic transformation in regional economies.

Think About
WIRED Blueprint

1. Identify the Regional Economy


Ignore political boundaries and identify surrounding areas that share the same economic structure...

2. Form Core Leadership Group


After a regional identity and assets are defined, form a core leadership group representing the major assets of the region...

3. SWOT Analysis


A comprehensive analysis of regional Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats that directly affect strategic economic development...

4. Regional Identity and Vision


Developing a regional identity and vision for regional economic growth is critical...

5. Devise Strategies


Strategies for regional economic and workforce development should be "SMART" - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and with a Timeline...

6. Leverage Resources and Implement


Leverage resources from private, non-profit, and government sources in support of the common goals...