Charles heads the human resource department at technology development company Schultz Inc. There, he monitors trends of the labor markets in Schultz's industry. Studying the trends, Charles realizes the company is likely going to need more sources of employees skilled in robotics. He gathers information about the best robotics training programs in the regions where the company operates. Then he applies that information to build connections with selected schools, thereby resolving a recruitment problem before it becomes serious. This scenario illustrates Charles's competency in______________.