{"id":8799,"date":"2021-05-06T11:28:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T09:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/?p=8799"},"modified":"2021-05-07T11:12:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T09:12:59","slug":"what-is-the-itm-and-why-should-you-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/en\/international-talent-monitor\/what-is-the-itm-and-why-should-you-care\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the ITM and why should you care?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<div class=\"row wpb_row row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column columns medium-12 thb-dark-column small-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t<div id=\"thb-team-866\" class=\"thb-team-row team-dark\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row style1 regular-padding\" data-columns=\"medium-12\" data-pagination=\"true\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-autoplay-speed=\"4000\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-team-member small-12 medium-12  columns member_style4\">\n\t\t<div class=\"team-container\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1282px) 100vw, 1282px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44.jpg 1282w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-1026x1536.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-370x554.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-800x1198.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-185x277.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-740x1108.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-400x599.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Carine_CatherineHudsonPhotography-44-32x48.jpg 32w\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"team-information\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"member-title\">Carine Lebecque<\/h6>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"job-title\">International Talent Monitor Director<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row wpb_row row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column columns medium-12 thb-dark-column small-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Living and working in Barcelona? <\/span>Want to feel more at home in Barcelona? Want to face less bureaucracy? Want everyday life to be easier?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If you live and work in Barcelona and you hail from elsewhere in the world, the <b>International Talent Monitor (ITM)<\/b> applies to you and could make a big difference to your life!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><b>Am I &#8216;international talent&#8217;? <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p4\">Yes! International talent refers to skilled immigrants with international experience, expertise and connections who generate benefit for the local society, businesses and industries.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">It\u2019s not about competence! It\u2019s your reason for moving to the country that counts: Entrepreneurs, business leaders, digital nomads, foreign students, researchers, investors, employees of international companies, artists and athletes are examples of international talent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">You see the world from a global perspective and bring new and rich experiences.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>So, what is ITM?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ITM is a biennial survey to probe the needs and perceptions of international professionals living and working in Barcelona to make you feel at home in the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This year\u2019s ITM is our 5th\u00a0Anniversary Edition and we\u2019d LOVE to mobilize the international community! <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barcelonaglobal.typeform.com\/to\/SxVFm4TM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the 2021 ITM Survey \u2013 HAVE YOUR SAY!<\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ITM has 2 parts:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>An online survey<\/b> (15-20 minutes \u2013 to collect quantitative feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>We\u2019d love you to complete this \u2013 link above &#8211; and share it with your international friends.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This will and a better idea of your thoughts on:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">Barcelona as a global city<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Life in Barcelona<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Work and business<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Financial Times<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">It also\u00a0allows us to check in with you to see what changes you\u2019d like to see post-COVID.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">8 focus groups \u2013 to collect qualitative data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\">These allow a deeper\u00a0discussion of certain topics and focus the city\u2019s attention on your opinion about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">The healthcare system and city services<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Lifestyle: culture, gastronomy, sports<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Infrastructure, housing and mobility in the city<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Education system \u2013 schools and universities<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Research environment and capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Work opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Investment,\u00a0business and tax\u00a0environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Partners\u2019 integration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>What do we hope to achieve with the ITM?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">To better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the city from your point of view.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Does the survey actually make a difference? <\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Yes, absolutely!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The results of the study are vital to shape the future of Barcelona as a global city.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As a result of former ITM surveys, Barcelona Global could successfully push for the implementation of several projects, including:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">A single point of access for international professionals landing in Barcelona<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Tax improvements for internationals and companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">A Study to support the creation of an affordable international school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Improvement of the metropolitan housing policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">MORE INFO about ITM survey successes in our next blog post<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/en\/english-newsletter-barcelona-global-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>SIGN UP<\/strong><\/em><\/a> now, so you don\u2019t miss out.<span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>How can I get involved?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p4\">Give us about 15 minutes of your time to answer the ITM survey this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">If you work for or have connections to the international community, also please forward the\u00a0survey to colleagues and friends!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barcelonaglobal.civi-go.net\/civicrm\/petition\/sign?sid=4&amp;reset=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a1TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!<span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barcelonaglobal.typeform.com\/to\/SxVFm4TM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FORWARD THE SURVEY TO A FRIEND.<\/a><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>How many people take part in ITM?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Since 2013 more than 2000 internationals took part in the survey, from over 100 different nationalities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This year we hope to reach more than\u00a030 000 contacts through a wide\u00a0network of 150 partners (also known as multipliers).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Multipliers are key stakeholders in the city who have a close connection to the international community and they are crucial to the success of the project \u2013 they include:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">International\u00a0and business schools<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">International associations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Local and international governments<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Research centers<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Foreign chambers of commerce<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">International companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li 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city&#8217;s leading companies, research centers, entrepreneurs, business schools, universities and cultural institutions, and more than 830 professionals aiming to make Barcelona one of the world&#8217;s best cities for talent and economic activity.\u00a0 Find out what it means to be a Barcelona Global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/en\/who-is-who\/corporate-protector-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">member.<\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row wpb_row row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column columns medium-12 thb-dark-column small-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you want to know the latest English news about Barcelona and the people who bring it to life,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/en\/newsletter-barcelona-global-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up to our Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Carine Lebecque International Talent Monitor Director Living and working in Barcelona? 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