Thursday, 1 November 2007

With our professional lives becoming even faster paced, competitive and global, Director of the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance, Suellen Tapsall, says executives and organisations are searching for ways to keep up with the latest information and trends - with many turning to Executive Education programs for the solution.

According to writer for the Journal of Banking and Financial Services, John Unkles, the growing demand for customised programs and shorter, niche courses also reflects the increasing need for businesses to maximise the returns on their investment in education for time-poor executives.

"Enlightened employers now understand the quality of the services they provide and the level of their value-added is directly related to the investments they make in their human capital. Executive education and development is fast becoming a key element of corporate strategy and one that is fundamental to the long-term survival of a business," he said.

Suellen says that for organisations that are aware and want to create a sustainable long-term business, investing in individual and organisational development provides tremendous opportunities and space to be innovative and sustainable.

"We are witnessing an emphasis on ensuring the life of a senior executive is sustainable. Issues such as stress management, work life balance, strategic thinking and decision making, and commercial acumen are crucial in maintaining and growing executive peak performance," she said.

"Organisations are now recognising that in order for their executives to perform in a growing global economy, they need them to be physically and emotionally healthy so they have the best opportunity to apply their commercial, technical and leadership skills," Suellen added.

"We need to provide organisations and individuals with the support tools and opportunities to ensure they stretch themselves in the face of challenges and crisis but do so in safe and sustainable ways," she said.

For more information on the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance's Executive Programs and organisational development activities, please view the website at AIM WA•UWA Business School Executive Education

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