C//ECI

Corporate//Education Consulting Inc.

Corporate//Education Consulting, Inc. (C//ECI) was formed in 1988 by former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Carolyn Warner, and writer and policy strategist, David Bolger.  The two worked closely together at the Arizona Department of Education, advancing a wide variety of education improvement and reform initiatives, including:

  • a statewide business and industry network to develop sequenced job skills and wage growth for Career and Technical Education programs
  • implementation of legislative mandates concerning both student and teacher proficiency
  • a systemic restructuring of the Arizona school finance system
  • inclusive, statewide outreach through schools and community forums involving all education stakeholders

As an educational leadership team and a well-focused consulting organization, C//ECI offers unmatched expertise in public policy and strategic planning, issues concerning workforce/ workplace skills, public-private/business and education partnerships, educational organization and leadership, and a broad range of speaking and seminar services. Building upon this collective half-century foundation of experience and accomplishment, C//ECI has the knowledge and contact base to connect clients in both the private sector and education at all levels in areas of mutual interest, concern and benefit.

Keynote Speeches

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Based on John Gardner’s landmark leadership research, Carolyn Warner challenges educators to “rethink leadership” and to chart personal and organizational action to build individual and team leadership potential. This presentation is ideal for planning for and coping with change; the session is nationally acclaimed for its effectiveness and “carry forward” effects.

One of the most dramatic shifts in America today is the increasing diversity of the population and the changing demographics of the young people entering our schools. These changes confront everyone in America – families, educators, employers, and society in general – with growing and serious questions: Who are the next generation of thinkers and workers? What kinds of work will they do? Will they have the skills to succeed? Are our schools prepared to provide the solutions to these challenges or do they simply reflect old ways of doing new business? Explore these questions and the role of educators in helping to shape 21st Century America.

In an inspirational message, Carolyn Warner looks at education and its future in America, reminding her listeners that “The real GNP of America is Growing New People. That is the mission of leadership, and it takes place in America’s schools.” Warner draws a clear picture of the centrality of education to every other priority in American society, and she encourages educators to make the most of their unique roles as “opportunity creators”.

Drawing from her best-selling book by the same name, Carolyn Warner provides educators/educational leaders with specific strategies for strengthening the role that schools play in their communities. In these challenging times, schools – more than ever before – need to be seen as neighborhood “lighthouses”, providing a safe learning environment for students and a rallying place for parents and the community.

The “politics” of education can be a hurdle for even the most experienced leader. Bond, millage, and budget override elections; school construction, relocation, closures, or consolidations; legislative and judicial actions; gaining public support for education initiatives; communicating these challenges effectively within and outside of the school community requires a deep understanding of both educational and public policy dynamics. Carolyn Warner – former school board member; elected statewide official; Presidential and Congressional appointee to national boards and commissions; consultant and advisor to foundations, state, national and international organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations – has the depth and breadth of experience to comprehensively describe the strategies for building coalitions and influencing public policy at all levels.

Books

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The authoritative compilation of quotations by women, anonymous and renowned – St. Theresa to Whoopi Goldberg. 

Over 700 more quotations from over 400 significant women – Sappho, Sonya Sotomayor, and everybody in between.

Using creative programs, strategies, and techniques to build and sustain internal and external support for school.

Best practices for connecting home, school, and community.

Contact Us

Contact us for a free initial consultation to learn how the C//ECI team can advise you
so that your business can benefit from our many alliances and educational industry expertise.

Corporate//Education Consulting, Inc.
2150 East Highland Avenue, Suite 108
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
602.957.7552

Via email:
info@corporateeducationconsulting.com