In today's interconnected world, success often hinges on the quality of professional relationships you build. This course equips you with the essential skills to cultivate and leverage these connections effectively. You'll gain insights and practical tools that empower you to navigate diverse professional environments with confidence. Whether you're aiming to advance your career, enhance your business partnerships, or simply strengthen your professional network, this course provides the roadmap to building enduring relationships that drive success.
Your Instructor
As
ISM’s Founder, Faris works with international leaders and entrepreneurs
on strategies and implementations to create an empowering environment
for startups and sell businesses to prosper and grow. He has functioned
as:
- Special Advisor and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Expert with the World Bank
- Business Advisor with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
- Affiliate with Kauffman Foundation
-
Mentor to MBA Students and Entrepreneurs Globally
In
his work facilitating economic and workforce development programs that
include entrepreneurship, small/medium enterprise development,
mentorship, and funding, Faris works with high-ranking officials —
presidents of countries, ministries, universities,
incubators/accelerators, economic development groups. The ISM team has
been particularly successful in helping entrepreneurs in underserved
communities find success.
His insights, strategy, and
facilitation in launching entrepreneurship activities have been sought
out by more than 61 leaders of nations and organizations. ISMs programs
include training entrepreneurs, trainers, and management teams in
supporting entrepreneurs, and in technology, retail, workforce
development, leadership, and culture-related programs.
In 2020,
Faris founded Connecting Dots Globally (non-profit) — a STEMprenuerer
program in which high school and university students learn to launch a global technology company.
Current Boards:
Automation Alley International Center, Advisory Board
Center For The Study Of Citizenship at Wayne State University, Executive Board of Director
GlobalTies Detroit, Executive Board of Directors Vice Chair
Leadership Oakland, Board of Directors
Sample Professional Honors and Awards:
Leader of Leaders Award
Corp! Diversity Business Leader Award
Professional Resource Business Award
KNF Appreciation Award
Global Entrepreneurship Week Host & Keynote Speaker
Prior Boards, Committees, and Award:
The Oakland County Employment Diversity Council (OCEDC)
Automation Alley Workforce Committee
Profession in Transition
Troy Chamber of Commerce Workforce Leadership Council
Professional Resource Award by U.S. Dept. of State and IVC Detroit