G4S Secure Solutions Selects eCornell for Business Leadership Program
Worldâs leading international security solutions group to deploy online Ivy League programs as part of leadership development initiative targeting senior management.
ITHACA, NEW YORK, February 24, 2011 -- eCornell has been selected by G4S Secure Solutions in North America, the worldâs leading international security solutions group, to deliver online professional development programs in business leadership skills. Senior management from G4S North America will participate in programs to develop a variety of MBA-type skills, including leadership, strategic thinking, marketing, finance and general management.
âThrough eCornell we have created a unique management development program, a mini-MBA of sorts, that is focused on developing the core leadership and management capabilities of high-potential team members from all G4S companies in the US and Canada,â said Michael Goodboe, Regional Human Resources Director USA at G4S North America. âAchieving business results ultimately rests on the quality of our leaders and their strategic agility, understanding of the marketplace, ability to handle and effect change successfully, make informed decisions, and lead through creativity and innovation. The eCornell solution is the ideal combination of executive-level learning content and a flexible, compelling delivery model.â
The G4S program draws from eCornellâs catalog of over 125 online course titles, including more than 20 business leadership titles authored by faculty from the world-renowned Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR) and Johnson Graduate School of Business. The G4S North America Business Leadership Program will utilize a minimum of 12 courses selected from this repertoire to form a basis for the four residential segments of the 18-month program of high-potential manager formation.
eCornellâs unique approach to e-learning combines the most effective elements of an Ivy League classroom with the flexibility of an online learning environment. eCornell coursesâwhile self-paced and 100% onlineâare âinstructor-facilitatedâ to help guide a cohort of 20 to 30 participants through challenging, real-world exercises with practical application on the job. Built-in collaboration features enable learners to share experiences, best practices and discuss on-the-job application attempts while immersed in learning that fosters collaboration, interaction and networking amongst the cohort.
eCornellâs Leadership & Strategic Management Suite of online programs has been named âBest Leadership Development Programâ at the Best of E-Learning Awards the last two years.
About G4S Secure Solutions
G4S Secure Solutions is the worldâs leading international security solutions group, providing a full slate of security services to corporate, industrial and government organizations. The company's offerings include armed guards, background investigations, program development and security consulting. G4S also provides fire and rescue services, as well as specialized security for airports, nuclear power plants and US embassies. The company markets security services to federal, state and local government agencies via its Wackenhut Services subsidiary. Formerly known as Wackenhut Corporation, G4S is the US business unit of UK-based G4S plc, one of the worldâs largest security companies. For more information visit www.g4s.us.
About eCornell
eCornell, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cornell University, provides many of the worldâs leading organizations with online professional and executive development in the areas of leadership and management, human resources, financial management, healthcare and hospitality management. eCornellâs proven course development model and asynchronous instructor-led course delivery provide for engaging, rigorous and interactive learning. The company has delivered over 120,000 courses to more than 35,000 students in almost 200 countries. For more information visit www.ecornell.com/enterprise (enterprise buyers) or www.ecornell.com (small groups and individual students).
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