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Robert Rogerson, Mark Boyle and Colin Mason, University of Strathclyde
ISBN 0 7559 6276 1 (Web only publication)
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Contents

List of figures and tables

Abbreviations

Executive Summary

Chapter One The origins of the Fresh Talent Initiative
Introduction
Launching Fresh Talent
The aims of this research
Report structure

Chapter Two The Aims, Scope and Targets of Fresh Talent
Introduction
Influencing channels of migration
Defining talent: exploring the terminology
Who is the focus of Fresh Talent ?

Chapter Three Fresh Talent within shifting contexts
Introduction
FT within the Scottish policy context
Key external contexts shaping FT
The need for a FT initiative
Action points

Chapter Four New opportunities, new target groups
Introduction
Retaining talent in Scotland
Making global connections: constructing a ' FT affinity diaspora'
Connecting beyond physical migration
Meeting Scotland's labour needs from within the EU/ EEA

Chapter Five Evaluating progress on actions under fresh talent
Introduction
Undertaking the evaluation
Evaluating FT projects
Core FT areas
Other FT related activities
Other areas within the Executive
Evaluation summary

Chapter Six Key target groups: students and business
Introduction
Prospecting for overseas students in a crowded market place
Bringing talent to business
Moving beyond students and business: expatriates and returnee Scots

Chapter Seven Developing fresh talent
Achievements of FTI: Scotland's global sense of place
Improving the quality: practical action points
Taking FT forward: options for future development

References

Annex 1 - Timeline of Fresh talent initiatives
Annex 2 - Interviewees

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

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