1. Lou Centini Unicon Spring Conference – 2002 Winning the Talent Game Thunderbird March 26, 2002 The Role of Universities in Developing Executive Talent: Unique Perspective and Value Added

2. Lou Centini Current Perception of Provider Group Capabilities RequirementsProvider Groups BusinessConsultingCorporate SchoolsFirmsUniversities Talent Thought LeadershipHML Honest Broker of TalentMMM Coaching and MentoringLLM Process Global ReachMHM TechnologyMMM Cycle TimeMHM Impact Alignment with StrategyLMH Business ResultsMMH H=High level of capability M=Moderate level of capability L=Low level of capability Thomas Moore, Dean, School of Management, Babson College, “The Shifting landscape of Executive Education,” October 1999

3. Lou Centini Building Capability Through Executive Education Competitive Capability Muscle Building Important New Ideas Toning Knowledge Transfer Networks Focusing Culture & Values Beliefs Collective Ambition Who We Are Networks Getting It Done How To Do It Ideas Skills What To Do Douglas Ready, Executive Director, ICEDR – Internal Working Paper, June 1998 “Building Competitive Capability Through High-Impact Executive Education

4. Lou Centini Unique Role of Universities in Developing Executive Talent Content Learning Process Learning Environment Setting How What

5. Lou Centini Content (What) Thought Leadership Deep content experts Leading Edge Thinking Creators and Synthesizers of Knowledge Diverse Perspectives/Viewpoints Applied Research, leading to delivery of latest management thinking

6. Lou Centini Learning Process (How) Learning as two way dialogue Learning as discovery and exploration Idea generation and innovation Impartial/unbiased – Not “selling solutions” or one right way Consider diverse perspectives

7. Lou Centini Learning Environment (Setting) “Step Out” from work Renew, refresh, reinvigorate Open, safe, supportive Non-evaluative Reflection and growth “Academic” environment Maximum informal learning opportunities-outside of class

8. Lou Centini Open Enrollment Learning Environment Diversity of Participants Broadening business perspective Network with colleagues Benchmark best practices Diversity of thinking Accumulate new ideas

9. Lou Centini Custom Program Learning Environment Safe, supportive, open environment Test ideas New connections, insight and alignment to firms business strategy and outcomes Outside faculty credibility Renewed personal commitment

10. Lou Centini

11. Universities Unique Role Purpose and Focus To create and disseminate knowledge to develop talent and enhance business performance Faculty development, learning and growth Profit and commerce not primary goals

12. Lou Centini Darden School Mission “Darden is a professional school that seeks to better society by developing leaders in the world of practical affairs. The school creates and delivers management educational programs and conducts research in order to strengthen the abilities of management and to advance the knowledge and practices of the business community.”