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Teaching consulting practices from Debra Connelley at SUNY Buffalo

  • 1.  Teaching consulting practices from Debra Connelley at SUNY Buffalo

    Posted 09-29-2000 15:20
    From Debra Connelley <dconn@acsu.buffalo.edu> at SUNY Buffalo

    I am currently developing a class at the MBA level on consulting practices.
    I am envisioning a team consulting project as the centerpiece of the course.
    My first thoughts were to make students responsible for finding their own
    projects (a touch of realism about the field), but some colleagues have
    expressed doubts that the students would be successful at procuring their
    own projects. My question is, has anyone else tried this approach, and what
    were your experiences? I'd also welcome any advice, warnings, or success
    stories from those who have taught such a course in the past. Thanks!

    Debra L. Connelley
    Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior
    State University of New York at Buffalo
    dconn@acsu.buffalo.edu