business is from mars, education is from venus
DESCRIPTION
Sometimes the cultures of business partners and school leaders are as far apart as interplanetary species. This session is for both business partners and academy directors and administrators to help bridge the cultural gap between the two groups to create meaningful interaction. Learn how to navigate through business jargon and “education-speak” to find common ground and goals. Industry leaders will be invited to join ABLC presenters to address topics which may be preventing the academy from benefitting from all industry has to offer.TRANSCRIPT
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Ann Fields, Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsDayl Walker, Connecticut Business & Industry Association
Sonja Brouwers, Clark High School AOF Advisory Board
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The Languages of Business and Education Partners Can Be As Far Apart as the Planets
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Identify the problem
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Why is this a Problem?
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Business Partner Frustration
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Academy Director Frustration
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School Coordinator (Teacher) Frustration
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Intergalactic Disharmony: Communication Disconnect Between Education and Business
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Best Laid Plans of Business and Education
Internship Providers Orientation snarled by a little traffic . . .
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I’m Very Busy and This Will Require A Lot of Work, So….
Why Do We Need to Address This Problem?
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Business: What’s In It For Me?
A Big Return on Investment!
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Educators: What’s In It For Me?
A Superhero!
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Ultimately, It’s All About the Students
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Good Communication Balances the Business-Education Relationship
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• One school contact • One business contact • CC all involved people• Changes – notify immediately• Timeliness – check emails twice day
Communication
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• Who:
• What:
• When:
• Where:
• Why:
• CC:
Initial E-Mail
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Listen, don’t assume.Business people
• Volunteers
• Work piles up
• Business needs are a priority
Teachers and schools• Fewer resources
• Older technology
• Little control over schedule
• Teach the children who walk through their doors
Respect
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• Business volunteersShow up Call immediately
• SchoolsBe sure students are availableUnderstand that business needs take
precedence
Honor Commitments
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• Business people may be nervous
• Students greet visitors
• Name tags
• Principal’s role
Feeling Welcome
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Gratitude
• Say, “Thank you.”
• Write thank you notes
• Make them feel good
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Say “Thank You”
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• Work under the radar screen• Find champions• Make people feel good • Use the students• Do evaluations
Start Small
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Start Small: Career Posters to…
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…Tutoring
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Tutoring to…
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…Lunch with Young Engineers Program
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Lunch with the Presidents
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Interns and Business Sponsors
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Any Questions???