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Education For The Educated: An Administrative Perspective, John S. Jahera Jr.
Education For The Educated: An Administrative Perspective, John S. Jahera Jr.
Journal of Executive Education
This article will present some of the challenges and opportunities from the perspective of administrative leaders in executive education programs. Executive education encompasses degree programs as well as non-degree programs, and there are differences between the two types of programs both organizationally and operationally. The value of the programs may be viewed differently among the various constituencies of administrators, faculty, alumni, and students.
The Growing Role Of Executive Education In University- Corporate Partnerships, Lindsay Ryan
The Growing Role Of Executive Education In University- Corporate Partnerships, Lindsay Ryan
Journal of Executive Education
The purpose of this paper is to explore factors influencing the growth in university corporate executive education partnerships and present findings from a qualitative research study involving a sample of senior managers responsible for managing their corporation’s executive education partnership with the writer’s university. While universities and corporations may have partnerships for a range of activities, including sponsorships, recruiting, student projects and work experience, in this paper, the term partnerships refers to the development and customised delivery of executive education programs for corporations through university-corporate education partnerships.
Enhancing Global Sales Skills In Executive Education Programs, Scott Widmier, Joseph F. Hair
Enhancing Global Sales Skills In Executive Education Programs, Scott Widmier, Joseph F. Hair
Journal of Executive Education
The purpose of this article is to examine the need for executive education training in culture, suggest a method for clarifying situations where cultural training is needed, and provide guidelines on the content of executive education training programs for companies pursuing global opportunities.
Executive Education: Mired In A Leadership Theory Jungle, William R. Mcnay
Executive Education: Mired In A Leadership Theory Jungle, William R. Mcnay
Journal of Executive Education
The purpose of this paper is to briefly scan the intent and content of executive education in the twentieth century, identify the major changes that took place in the business world in the 1970s, and describe their impact on the work of executives in the highly competitive, turbulent environment of the new century. The thesis of this paper is that executive education is being impacted by a “leadership theory jungle”, resulting in confusion as to the right content and context of leadership and how to teach it.
Educating Executives For Managing Public And Non-Profit Organizations, Patrick J. Montana, Francis Petit
Educating Executives For Managing Public And Non-Profit Organizations, Patrick J. Montana, Francis Petit
Journal of Executive Education
The purpose of this research is to determine the extent to which AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Accredited Business Schools focus on preparing current and future leaders within the public and nonprofit sectors. To determine this information, a survey questionnaire recently was distributed to AACSB Accredited institutions in which they were asked a series of questions regarding programs and course offerings within the public and nonprofit areas. The main findings of this study indicated that ninety two (92%) of institutions offering coursework in the management of nonprofit organizations have seen a consistent, continuing and even an …
Executive Education: Can It Be Too Good?, James C. Lockhart
Executive Education: Can It Be Too Good?, James C. Lockhart
Journal of Executive Education
A successful business school must serve two communities: the research community on one hand; and the business community on the other. However, despite the spectacular growth of business education over the last four or five decades, there has been growing criticism of the relevance of much business school activity: The academic-practitioner divide has emerged and largely refuses to close. To bridge the gap b-schools must serve both communities concurrently. Executive education is identified as being a critical strategy in the repertoire of b-school deans through which to do so. The aim of this paper is to discuss the construct of …
Advisory Councils In Executive Education: Insights From Practice, Kevin J. Rose, Théres W. Stiefer
Advisory Councils In Executive Education: Insights From Practice, Kevin J. Rose, Théres W. Stiefer
Journal of Executive Education
Various units within higher education rely on an advisory council to help guide policy, practice, and strategy. These boards usually consist of external business contacts or subject matter experts. In this article, we present a review of the use of advisory councils in higher education, with particular attention given to business education. We then provide advice and information based on our own experience with developing and maintaining an advisory council for an executive education unit. While there is no single best way to engage an advisory board for productive academic benefit, we provide several ideas for consideration in the hopes …