Description:

A Business Advisory Council (BAC) can either be a valuable asset for a business school, or, if poorly managed and improperly set up, can seriously damage a school's reputation as well as waste valuable time and resources.

During the Advisory Council Seminar, you will learn to identify the components for strategically building a successful advisory council by understanding the types of advisory councils and the structural and administrative demands. By attending the seminar, you will be able to tailor your BAC by determining your school's objectives; defining membership criteria, benefits, and expectations for the council members; and establishing the meeting structure, bylaws, and frequency.

To bring the most value to your strategy, you will learn how to actively engage BAC members and build relationships during and between meetings. Furthermore, you will discuss current challenges and possible solutions with peers and develop an action list for your school. You will also take home a resource book that includes examples of materials provided by various business schools demonstrating how they set up their Business Advisory Council.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn why advisory councils are beneficial and how to set them up, from developing objectives to running the meetings, while avoiding pitfalls
  • Compare the good, the bad, and the ugly of BACs and methodologies
  • Understand how to cultivate and empower your BAC members.
  • Learn how to manage an inherited BAC or revitalize a dysfunctional BAC

Who Should Attend:

Business school deans, associate deans, center directors, the chair of the BAC, business development officers and those responsible for a business school advisory group.


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