Operation Enterprise (OE) is a
high school
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and
college
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student
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In the United Kingdom and most The Commonwealth, commonwealth countries, a "student" attends ...
program sponsored by the
American Management Association
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It o ...
.
History
Established in 1963, OE is a
leadership training
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and
career development
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program held on college campuses around the country, typically during June and July. It is designed to teach the necessary skills to succeed in
business
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. The intensive, eight-day residential experience focuses on skills for students' future careers, and covers skills such as
management
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,
negotiation
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,
conflict resolution
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,
strategic planning
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and
ethics
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, and improves the student's
leadership
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"Leadership" is a contested term. Specialist literature debates various viewpoints on the co ...
,
communication
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and
presentation skills.
Since its inception, more than 10,000 students have participated in OE.
Management Simulation
The OE program allows students to participate in a full day of meetings and workshops, giving them the experience of a real day in management.
External links
Operation Enterprise WebsiteOperation Enterprise In Malaysia
References
Business education
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