As seen in the spring 2024 Ivy magazine.
To drive business success, the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business launched a new custom education program in 2023 to help businesses and organizations throughout Iowa.
“The Ivy Custom Education program connects high-potential employees with the expertise and experience of our internationally known faculty. We design each program to meet the needs of any organization,” said Raisbeck Endowed Dean David Spalding. “We bring our faculty to you to enhance your organization’s learning journey.”
Business faculty transform cutting-edge research and methods into relevant business tools and applications.
The program, also known as executive education in many places, is under the leadership of Raj Agnihotri, marketing professor and executive director of industry engagement.
“We are seeing a tremendous response from businesses across the great state of Iowa and beyond,” said Agnihotri, who is also the founding director of the Ivy Sales Forum.
“We have either completed or are delivering custom education programs to notable organizations such as Kent Corporation, Union Pacific, Sukup, and Holmes Murphy, to name a few. Businesses seek our help at various levels of their organizational structure, ranging from frontline employees to top-level leadership. As we advance, I envision the Ivy Custom Education program becoming a true partner to Iowa businesses in achieving a competitive edge,” said Agnihotri.
The program is designed to take a focused and personal approach to professional development, offering in-person, hybrid, and interactive sessions designed to meet the particular needs of corporate clients.
“We bring the expertise of our faculty to you,” Agnihotri said. “Whether your company is looking to develop and retain talent, manage change, or meet strategic business objectives, our program taps into the expertise of Ivy’s research faculty and teaching professionals to offer learning interventions and add strategic value to your organization.”
