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The main purpose of the study, the results of which are presented in this publication were to identify barriers and potential of development of outplacement tools: diagnostic, training and consulting services among the companies of Podlasie region. In the first stage, the analysis of existing data from desk research was carried out. Then quantitative research (CATI) was performed and as a complement, qualitative research was conducted by using focus group interviews (FGI), and in-depth interviews (IDI). The CATI surveys among business leaders included 200 people, as in the studies, which was conducted among employees of the organizations that included 200 interviews. In addition, a 6 FGI among representatives of businesses and people working as psychologists, counselors and coaches, as well as employees of companies were conducted. 6 in-depth interviews (IDI) were carried out with representatives of labour market institutions and entrepreneurs.

The purpose of diagnosis was: conduct studies that provide full and accurate knowledge of the cultural needs of the residents of Podlasie Voivodship; identify the main barriers to participation in high culture; quantitative and qualitative definition of cultural institutions image, including the Drama Theatre, and the evaluation of their artistic activity; measure the region's cultural capital by an index of cultural institutions use by residents of Podlasie Voivodship.

The Elbe/Oder Chamber Union (KEO) is a consortium of German, Polish and Czech chambers of industry and commerce, which has set itself the goal of jointly representing the interests of companies in the region at a national and European level. In 2010, 37.6 million people lived in the represented region, representing a market share of 7.5% of the EU population. The gross domestic product of the KEO region in 2008 was 716.6 billion Euros, equal to 5.7% of the total EU GDP. Despite the overall strength of the region, there are pronounced differences within each member state which can be addressed and equalized through joint cooperation. Also, as both foreign and interregional trade is increasing in the KEO area, it is important that member states focus on their core competencies and, through doing so, work together towards an economically viable future. Many policy areas have been identified in order to strengthen the competitiveness of these regions, among them the development of research capabilities, the reduction of transaction costs for cross-border activities and the qualitative and quantitative improvement of the transport infrastructure are particularly relevant.