Why Higher Education?

Change is a constant in today's business environment, and continuous learning is critical to stay current with new trends and next practices, and to sustain success. Whether you wish to refine your experience in a particular business function, or wish to expand your perspectives and develop an integrated, cross-functional view of how to manage and grow your business, schools within the Manchester College Consortium can help you meet your goals. Although offerings at each school vary, here are some of the ways that the business community can benefit:

Speakers Bureau
Our community is filled with faculty who can be considered "intellectual leaders." Utilize this talent pool of faculty for:

  • Professional Association meetings
  • Corporate "in-house" events
  • Board meetings
  • Strategic planning meetings

Executive Coaching & Advising
Through many business school programs, faculty advising is available for individuals and teams, designed to support executives at various levels of the organization, from high-potential middle managers to the CEO. Area faculty coaches have extensive experience in advising and developing executives on a global basis. Services are offered across three broad categories:

  • Strategy Coaching and Advising
  • Executive Team Coaching
  • Executive Coaching Workshops

Co-Creating Custom Solutions
Some members of the College Consortium will partner with you to develop and implement specific, strategic initiatives to meet your business challenges and maximize your results. A three phase approach to creating and maintaining a custom solution is typical:

  • Acquire - Conduct needs assessment
  • Package - Collaborate on creating solution
  • Deliver - on campus, on-site, or on-line

CEU/CPE Offerings
For those individuals who have selected to work in an industry requiring certification, continuing education units are a required component for keeping you licensed in your chosen field.

Certificate Programs: Pre-designed with Executives in Mind
Interact with experts, gain new perspectives from peers, and position yourself for further advancement. Area schools offer a wide array of certificate programs designed to assist you with earning a second credential in your field.

Providing and promoting a strong learning culture in your business helps your company, your employees and the economy. For more interesting facts about how higher education impacts the economy, visit the New Hampshire College and University Councils' report:
http://www.nhcuc.org/economic.asp

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