UWI Consulting Inc to stage Seminar, January 29, 2009
“HOW TO EXCEL IN THE CONSULTING BUSINESS”
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine AtThe institute for Critical Thinking
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Basil Burke, Principal and CEO, ELGAE Associates, California, USA
Ms. Cynthia Humes, BSc. Econ.; MBA, (International Business) Representative of UWI Consulting
TARGET AUDIENCE: UWI Consulting Registered Affiliates; Faculty Members who are interested in working with UWI Consulting; Retired Faculty Members.
TOPICS
- Mission and Vision of UWI Consulting Inc.
- Why is the UWI in the consulting business? Why register as an Affiliate? What does it take to be a successful consultant?
- Ethical issues in Consulting
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The seminar is designed to encourage participants to “buy-in” to the value proposition offered by UWI Consulting, to register as an Affiliate and to assist in the continuous process of identifying areas in which UWI Consulting has a competitive Advantage.
UWI Consulting was launched in March 2008 to offer practical solutions and advice to governments in the Caribbean and to promote the attainment of sustainable development. The company received strong support from the highest levels of government in many countries. The seminar will prepare UWI Faculty to work with the company on assignments with the governments in the Caribbean region. The presentation and discussion will cover the relationship between the company and its Registered Affiliates, the scale of fees, contracting arrangements and performance management systems. Dr. Burke and Cynthia Humes will be available for individual coaching sessions following the seminar.
To register contact: Cynthia Humes, Vinessa Henry; Telephone: 876-970-161, 876-935-8178 Email: uwiconsultinginc.mona@gmail.com or Dr. David Rampersad- david.rampersad@sta.uwi.edu; phone 868-6452500