SOUTHFIELD ? Lawrence Technological University has created a Professional Development Center to provide coaching, consulting, and know-how on business acceleration to help entrepreneurs keep ahead of changing market conditions.
Lawrence Tech President Lewis Walker said the center will help Michigan companies remain competitive to not only maintain, but also expand their workforce.
?Michigan faces some tough economic challenges, and companies need access to the best business practices in order to compete successfully,? Walker said. ?Lawrence Tech?s Professional Development Center draws on the resources of our College of Management and other management experts.?
The PDC?s director is Benjamin Benson, who teaches in the MBA program at Lawrence Tech?s College of Management and specializes in entrepreneurship, business acceleration, and business readiness. He has more than 20 years of experience consulting for large companies like Caterpillar, La-Z-Boy, and State Farm, as well as with small businesses and entrepreneurs launching new businesses.
?Most clients have strong core skills in areas such as manufacturing and engineering, but need fine-tuning in areas such as supplier management, project management, finance, strategy, IT, and human capital. The same is true for the employees we coach. They need a little bit more skill and exposure and they are ready for the next level. That?s what we provide.?
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