CustomExecEd /business/ en Upskilling Employees in Finance /business/executive-education-leeds/custom-programs/news/upskilling-employees-finance <span>Upskilling Employees in Finance</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-10-12T14:37:05-06:00" title="Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 14:37">Thu, 10/12/2023 - 14:37</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/steve_pardo_memorial_lecture_20220329_pog_3695_v02.jpg?h=228db0b2&amp;itok=cjtoIN2i" width="1200" height="800" alt="Shaun Davies speaks from a lectern"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2399" hreflang="en">CustomExecEd</a> <a href="/business/executive-education-leeds/news" hreflang="en">Executive Education News</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/steve_pardo_memorial_lecture_20220329_pog_3695_v02.jpg?itok=QmTE-ltM" width="1500" height="1252" alt="Shaun Davies speaks from a lectern"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="hero"><em>Leeds and Gates partner on a custom finance program.</em></p> <hr> <div class="image-caption image-caption-none"> <p></p> <p>Shaun Davies, associate professor of finance at the Leeds School of Business, customized and delivered curriculum for Gates' custom finance program.</p> </div> <p>Many people who work with capital projects and R&amp;D may not have a background in finance. It was one of the reasons why&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gates.com/us/en.html" rel="nofollow">Gates,</a> a leading manufacturer of application-specific power transmission and fluid power solutions chose the Leeds School of Business to develop a customized finance program. Leeds worked with the Gates Global Mobility team on designing a custom program for their engineers and other technology professionals with limited formal finance training.&nbsp;</p> <p>“It is important for us to increase education around financial concepts for our engineering and technology team,” said Todd Sellden, director of business and product development for Gates Global Mobility. “It was an easy decision to partner with the leading university in Colorado to offer this program to our team.”</p> <p>The program delivered earlier this fall aimed to help bridge the gap between engineering and finance, empowering participants to make informed financial decisions and communicate more effectively with their finance colleagues.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="/business/leeds-directory/faculty/shaun-davies" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shaun Davies</a>, associate professor of finance at the Leeds School of Business and research director of the Burridge Center for Finance, customized and delivered the program curriculum. The program focused on four modules: financial statement analysis, time value of money, capital budgeting, and risk and return. Each module gave participants the knowledge and skills to analyze financial information, make informed decisions and assess project feasibility.&nbsp;</p> <p>Over two days, the engineers and other technology professionals applied their practical experience in this immersive workshop to better understand financial concepts, such as working capital, terminal value and cash flow. Davies was able to make complex financial topics more accessible and in an easy-to-follow format. Participants appreciated his engagement, enthusiasm and willingness to delve into real-life scenarios the team encounters.&nbsp;</p> <p>“In my role, I find myself needing to justify CAPEX spending and interacting with colleagues in the finance group. The overview we received will help me speak their language a little better,” said one of the participants in the program.&nbsp;</p> <p>Leeds is a trusted partner in creating specific customized programs that help companies and their employees master new competencies and enhance leadership skills. You can visit our website to learn more about other&nbsp;<a href="/business/executive-education-leeds/custom-programs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">custom programs</a>&nbsp;we have run with other organizations.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:37:05 +0000 Anonymous 17850 at /business Banking on the Next Generation of Leaders /business/executive-education-leeds/custom-programs/news/banking-next-generation-leaders <span>Banking on the Next Generation of Leaders</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-08-03T17:57:00-06:00" title="Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 17:57">Thu, 08/03/2023 - 17:57</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/kv-512.jpg?h=a61266fd&amp;itok=idyqFQwk" width="1200" height="800" alt="Image of students of the Leeds School of business custom executive leadership program with the Graduate School of Banking"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2399" hreflang="en">CustomExecEd</a> <a href="/business/executive-education-leeds/news" hreflang="en">Executive Education News</a> <a href="/business/executive-education-leeds/executive-leadership-program-details/news" hreflang="en">Executive Leadership News</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/kv-544.jpg?itok=ZSBTdnl4" width="1500" height="1002" alt="Image of students of the Leeds School of business custom executive leadership program with the Graduate School of Banking"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="hero"><em>The Graduate School of Banking Colorado partners with Leeds on a custom executive leadership program</em></p> <p class="hero"></p> <p>This summer, 91 welcomed the <a href="https://www.gsbcolorado.org/" rel="nofollow">Graduate School of Banking Colorado</a> (GSBC) back to 91 for its Annual School Session, a three-year curriculum with two-weeks of instruction each year. The curriculum is designed for seasoned banking professionals to increase their knowledge of banking, develop as leaders, learn how to effect change and think strategically about bank management.</p> <p>In addition to the school session, alumni of the program are also invited back each year to campus to reflect on the education and receive new instruction during the three-day <a href="https://www.gsbcolorado.org/programs/community-bankers-summit/" rel="nofollow">Community Bankers Summit at Leeds</a>. For the past two years, Leeds has partnered with GSBC to offer an <a href="https://www.gsbcolorado.org/programs/community-bankers-summit/leeds-executive-leadership-certification/" rel="nofollow">exclusive executive leadership certificate</a> to GSBC alumni, complete with a digital credential. This program utilizes curriculum from the Leeds <a href="/business/executive-education-leeds/executive-leadership-program-details" rel="nofollow">executive leadership program</a> in tandem with GSBC to build on leadership concepts delivered annually during the annual school session.</p> <p>GSBC provides keynote speakers and brings in educators and consultants to discuss key banking issues affecting the industry, including representatives from federal regulatory agencies.</p> <p>“Partnering with Leeds allows for the opportunity for continued professional development for our alumni,” said Josie Bunch, GSBC’s vice president of strategy and experience. “This program complements and elevates our curriculum in leadership from the school sessions as we prepare our alumni for taking the next step in refining their leadership journey.”</p> <p>Each year, the summit is made up of more than 50 professionals and graduates from the Annual School Session, current and rising bank leaders with a commitment to leadership and pride in continuing education to effect change in their careers.</p> <p>“GSBC and Leeds share a commitment to creating pathways for developing leaders,” said Leeds Professor <a href="/business/leeds-directory/faculty/russell-cropanzano" rel="nofollow">Russell Cropanzano</a>. “Providing our expertise in areas of leadership like crisis management, ethical climate and diversity management is a great way to enhance the existing leadership curriculum provided for banking professionals.”</p> <p>91 has hosted GSBC on campus since 1950 when the Colorado Bankers Association and the 91 Board of Regents co-sponsored the organization and operation. GSBC is one of only six organizations of its kind in the country, and for the past 70 years, GSBC brings around 600 banking professionals to campus every year from more than 40 states across the country. To date, the community graduates around 170 professionals each year and has over 8,000 graduates since its founding.</p> <p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/business/about/why-leeds" rel="nofollow"> <span class="ucb-link-button-contents"> <i class="fa-regular fa-heart">&nbsp;</i> Why Leeds </span> </a> &nbsp;<a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/business/executive-education-leeds" rel="nofollow"> <span class="ucb-link-button-contents"> <i class="fa-solid fa-university">&nbsp;</i> Executive Education at Leeds </span> </a> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Graduate School of Banking Colorado partners with Leeds on a custom executive leadership program</div> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:57:00 +0000 Anonymous 17727 at /business Climate Action is a Collaborative Effort /business/executive-education-leeds/climate-action-business/news/climate-action-collaboration-executive-education <span>Climate Action is a Collaborative Effort</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-05-31T15:40:46-06:00" title="Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 15:40">Wed, 05/31/2023 - 15:40</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/artboard_19_2.png?h=99e297f1&amp;itok=BShkEPRA" width="1200" height="800" alt="Climate Action for Business at the Leeds School of Business with Climate Collaborative"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2378" hreflang="en">CAB</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/1265" hreflang="en">CESR</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2399" hreflang="en">CustomExecEd</a> <a href="/business/executive-education-leeds/news" hreflang="en">Executive Education News</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/artboard_19_2_0.png?itok=5i3eJj2s" width="1500" height="845" alt="Climate Action for Business at the Leeds School of Business with Climate Collaborative"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p></p> <p>Businesses of all sizes are wakin