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The Tuck-WBENC Executive Program: Positioning for Growth
Brought to you by IBM
Brought to you by IBM
October 3-8, 2010 • IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center • Palisades, NY
Program Description for Positioning for Growth
These are extraordinary times, but they present extraordinary opportunities to women who are ready to step up and take advantage of them. Weak suppliers are falling by the wayside, presenting the opportunity for high-performing WBEs to serve their customers. Many businesses are for sale at bargain prices, presenting the opportunity to grow quickly to scale. Many other businesses are seeking out partnering relationships to increase their appeal to customers, presenting opportunities to jointly pursue business the WBE might not be able to get working alone. So, despite the challenges of the current economy, women business owners who want to step up to the next level have a unique opportunity to do so.
This advanced program will explore three alternatives for growing to scale:
Program Description for Positioning for Growth
These are extraordinary times, but they present extraordinary opportunities to women who are ready to step up and take advantage of them. Weak suppliers are falling by the wayside, presenting the opportunity for high-performing WBEs to serve their customers. Many businesses are for sale at bargain prices, presenting the opportunity to grow quickly to scale. Many other businesses are seeking out partnering relationships to increase their appeal to customers, presenting opportunities to jointly pursue business the WBE might not be able to get working alone. So, despite the challenges of the current economy, women business owners who want to step up to the next level have a unique opportunity to do so.
This advanced program will explore three alternatives for growing to scale:
- Organic growth
- Strategic Alliance
- Acquisition
The central case study will be the WBE's own business, and the assignment for the week will be for participants to develop a strategic growth plan for their own business. This will include plans for financing, marketing, innovation, expanding operations, negotiation business deals, shaping collaborative business relationships, valuing businesses that might be acquired—or valuing participants' own business if selling out is an attractive option.
Tuck is the nation's oldest graduate school of business and renowned for the quality of its teaching and the degree to which it fosters collaborative learning, inclusion, and community. It is designed to make a big difference in how owners think about and operate their businesses when they return from the program. The primary case study is the participant's own business. Collaborative learning groups apply the tools they have learned to assess and improve their businesses, using the same diagnostic and strategy-implementation approaches that external consultants would use.
The faculty includes some of Tuck's best teachers—such as Kathleen McGahran, and Len Greenhalgh—all of whom are highly attuned to the needs of high-potential diverse businesses.
Testimonial
"I believe in what I call 'the Sisterhood of Prosperity' of women helping women to create a better world. The Tuck-WBENC program empowers women with knowledge so we can help ourselves, each other and our communities." - Gail Ahlers, President, Ahlers Designs.
Who Should Attend
Applicants must be WBENC-certified owners with three-to-five years of experience running a business and have $300,000+ in annual sales. Graduates of the basic Tuck-WBENC program are encouraged to attend the program, however it is open to all WBENC-certified owners who meet the eligibility requirements noted here.
Program Fee
The cost of the program is $3,000. To review the cancellation policy, please see the application for further details.
How to Apply
The application deadline is August 31, 2010. Click here to download the application. Early applications are highly recommended due to the limited number of seats. Completed applications should be emailed to tuck@wbenc.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Betty Cole at 202-872-5518 or bcole@wbenc.org for information about 2010 Tuck-WBENC sponsorship opportunities.
2010 Sponsors as of 7/1/10
Presenting Sponsor/Facilities Underwriter:
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: IBM Corporation
"IBM has been the proud presenting sponsor of the Tuck-WBENC Executive Program since its inception in 2003. This program, hosted by IBM at our Palisades Executive Conference Center, clearly demonstrates our commitment to WBENC and to the WBE community. The IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center provides a learning environment that is conducive to this intensive learning experience for women business owners."
Tuck is the nation's oldest graduate school of business and renowned for the quality of its teaching and the degree to which it fosters collaborative learning, inclusion, and community. It is designed to make a big difference in how owners think about and operate their businesses when they return from the program. The primary case study is the participant's own business. Collaborative learning groups apply the tools they have learned to assess and improve their businesses, using the same diagnostic and strategy-implementation approaches that external consultants would use.
The faculty includes some of Tuck's best teachers—such as Kathleen McGahran, and Len Greenhalgh—all of whom are highly attuned to the needs of high-potential diverse businesses.
Testimonial
"I believe in what I call 'the Sisterhood of Prosperity' of women helping women to create a better world. The Tuck-WBENC program empowers women with knowledge so we can help ourselves, each other and our communities." - Gail Ahlers, President, Ahlers Designs.
Who Should Attend
Applicants must be WBENC-certified owners with three-to-five years of experience running a business and have $300,000+ in annual sales. Graduates of the basic Tuck-WBENC program are encouraged to attend the program, however it is open to all WBENC-certified owners who meet the eligibility requirements noted here.
Program Fee
The cost of the program is $3,000. To review the cancellation policy, please see the application for further details.
How to Apply
The application deadline is August 31, 2010. Click here to download the application. Early applications are highly recommended due to the limited number of seats. Completed applications should be emailed to tuck@wbenc.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Betty Cole at 202-872-5518 or bcole@wbenc.org for information about 2010 Tuck-WBENC sponsorship opportunities.
2010 Sponsors as of 7/1/10
Presenting Sponsor/Facilities Underwriter:
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: IBM Corporation
"IBM has been the proud presenting sponsor of the Tuck-WBENC Executive Program since its inception in 2003. This program, hosted by IBM at our Palisades Executive Conference Center, clearly demonstrates our commitment to WBENC and to the WBE community. The IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center provides a learning environment that is conducive to this intensive learning experience for women business owners."
Supporters:
- Chevron
- Procter & Gamble
Contributors:
- USPS
