UNITE Episode 16: Overcoming Challenges in Holistic Corporate Engagement
- Christy Bertolo
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
On this week's UNITE | University & Industry episode Chris Svec and Christy Bertolo discuss what happens when people stop being polite and start acting real with holistic university corporate engagement.
What You'll Learn:
Shared Metrics: The importance of aligning metrics across different departments such as engineering, research, and advancement.
Competing Priorities: How to synchronize priorities across various colleges to align with corporate partners' goals.
Scarcity vs. Abundance Mentality: Shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance to enhance opportunities and collaboration within the institution.
Why This Matters:
Universities often start with enthusiasm for corporate engagement, but the process can unravel due to structural and environmental issues. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for building successful, long-term partnerships that align with university and corporate goals.