The
program also organizes and connects diverse communities
and businesses with University resources, such as intellectual
property, technology transfer, research and development
to improve the socioeconomic conditions of urban communities.
This program also identifies and mobilizes community partners
and/or other resources that also can provide assistance.
Management
Assistance Program (MAP) for Small Businesses
The
Office for Business & Community Economic Development
and the Carlson School of Management have partnered to offer
a unique program that provides management and technical
assistance to businesses owned by women, people of color,
and people with disabilities. This program focuses on helping
these businesses build capacity and improve profitability;
it also assists them in accomplishing critical management
and operational objectives. Carlson School of Management
MBA students are used to provide technical services and
assistance to these firms. Business field projects are selected
via application, MBA students are selected and assigned
to a consulting team, and then individual consulting teams
are matched with the appropriate business field project.
Services provided include market research and analysis,
feasibility studies, human resources management, marketing
and business plan development, finance and accounting, operations
management, information technology development, and strategic
planning.
Management & Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) for Nonprofits
This
program helps nonprofit organizations that serve Minnesota
communities build capacity and enhance their performance
and effectiveness. The program consists of three primary
service components: convening, technical assistance, and
executive leadership development. The convening component
conducts symposiums, seminars, and/or conferences that focus
on topics such as best practices, nonprofit politics and
funding, and team building. The technical assistance component
will use Carlson School of Management students and faculty
to provide management and technical assistance in areas
such as finance, marketing, strategic planning, human resource
administration, program development, research, and technology.
The leadership component provides training and development
for board members, nonprofit executives, and key employees
of these organizations.
Executive
Leadership Development Program (ELDP)
This
program is designed to teach executives key leadership skills
that can help them build company capacity and performance,
develop and communicate a competitive vision, formulate
strategies, manage teams, analyze the competition, and assess
key business trends. The learning objectives are designed
to address the highly sensitive and difficult issues facing
business owners who desire to take their companies to the
next level. Participants acquire new perspectives and research-based
concepts, as well as learn how to develop action plans for
leading innovation and organizational renewal. Participants
will explore successful leadership styles and analyze their
effectiveness in all facets of managing and leading a business
by examining real-life situations.
Small-Business
Forum Series
This
series offers quarterly educational and networking forums
that provide small-business owners with practical insights,
information, and tools that will position them to stay competitive
in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
This forum specifically addresses the special needs of small
businesses, and connects them with viable financial and
business development resources. The series consists of training
workshops, guest speakers, and networking opportunities.
This series is offered through a collaboration with the
banking industry and government.
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