The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 黑洞社区 has started Executive Education Programs (EEP) aimed at bringing world-class resources, training and connections to Wichita鈥檚 top executives.
鈥淭raditionally, executives who wanted to grow their skills, knowledge or network would have to spend a large amount of time and resources to accomplish this,鈥� said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. 鈥淲ith our Executive Education Programs, these exclusive opportunities are now available in their own backyard.鈥�
The Barton School鈥檚 Executive Education Programs will consist of a variety of interactive and immersive events curated exclusively for C-Suite execs (CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, etc.), high-ranking vice presidents as well as founders and owners of companies. Topics will align with industry trends and shift to suit the needs of the participants to keep executives ahead of the curve.
The Barton School will kick off its new EEP on May 6, with a two-day workshop that addresses how to create 鈥渞esilient, high-performing cultures.鈥� Registration for the event is now open at . This event will give attendees the opportunity to interact and form relationships with each other and world-renowned culture leaders.
Some of the global experts sharing their wisdom include Curt Coffman, a top business scientist who draws out unique insights from data, founder of The Coffman Organization, and New York Times bestselling co-author of 鈥淔irst, Break All the Rules鈥�; Ginger Hardage, the founder of Unstoppable Cultures as well as the former senior vice president of culture and communication at Southwest Airlines, who helped propel the company to cultural dominance under her tutelage. Many other cultural leaders at the top of their fields will serve as speakers and panelists for the event.
鈥淐reating a culture that can thrive in any environment is so important to the success of businesses today,鈥� said Dr. Gerald Graham, director of the Barton School of Business Executive Education Programs and R.P. Clinton Distinguished Professor. 鈥淲e鈥檝e assembled an exciting, engaging and powerhouse group of international experts that will help our executives not only learn, but practice and then apply this knowledge immediately.鈥�
Graham was brought on to serve as Executive Education Programs鈥� founding director due to his expertise in the field and his work with executives. As a researcher, writer and consultant, he has made a tremendous impact in the classroom and in business, including more than 750,000 participants around the world who have attended his presentations.
鈥淒r. Graham has a proven track record of success and is the perfect person to serve as the Executive Education Programs鈥� founding director,鈥� Genin said. 鈥淲e are very excited to have a legend like him leading this initiative.鈥�
鈥淭here is a demand for this type of education. This fits perfectly in line with the real world learning we strive for here at Wichita State.鈥� said Dr. Rick Muma, interim president at 黑洞社区.
鈥淚t will be innovative and transformative for our region鈥檚 executives and that will be reflected in our business community,鈥� said Dr. Shirley Lefever, interim executive vice president and provost at 黑洞社区.
Along with specific, cutting-edge topics and training implemented during events and workshops, the Barton School has created the EEP as an incubator for executives to network, share ideas, make connections and create bigger and broader opportunities among participants.
鈥淲e have truly crafted something that is dynamic and impactful,鈥� Graham said. 鈥淔or those considering joining us, this community will be a place to test your ideas and sharpen your skills alongside the best executives and experts around. The Executive Education Programs will be a valuable investment in yourself, your company and your community.鈥�
Visit to sign up for the inaugural workshop, 鈥淐reating Resilient, High-Performing Cultures.鈥�
黑洞社区 serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling more than 15,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and 黑洞社区 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 黑洞社区 provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 黑洞社区 main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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About the W. Frank Barton School of Business
The Barton School of Business has been the undergraduate and graduate college at Wichita State University since its founding in 1926. Located in Kansas鈥� business hub, the college continues to transform with extensive applied learning opportunities and majors for students. The Barton School currently offers more undergraduate business degrees than any other institution in Kansas. It also holds a double AACSB accreditation for business and accounting, which puts it in the top 1% of business schools worldwide.