Colleges Expand Being Social

Georgia State University, 6th largest business school in country, and Rollins Colleges, ranked 1 of 118 regional colleges in America's Best Colleges, have both launched supporting networks of industy CFO and Controllers in high level councils and forums. McCracken Alliance is advisor to both. Key is the growing need for nurturing ongoing interpersonal relationships beyond monetary support levels. As social media is teasing the establishment of online relationships, universities and even many high schools, are creatively designing ways to foster the in-person side of relationships which are proven to foster deeper and more long lasting beneficial relationships. The human touch and emotional quotient are still viewed as a highly important aspect of interpersonal relationships in business despite some tech-savvy companies encouraging online relationships which are confusing many users into thinking that their "friends" online are as potent as their interpersonal business relationships and the advantages that come from them. Only time will tell, but a sure bet is to play both sides of this field. (See One2World Solutions at One2World.com).