In a time of constant change, The Suran Group believes every organization, and individuals within the organization, need to focus on constant learning – both within their major expertise area as well as in areas that affect their overall growth and development.

For The Suran Group’s clients, this sometimes means we recommend specific higher education for executives, special seminars and courses for management as well as staff. It may mean mentoring or coaching for groups or specific personnel, or suggestions to join organizations that will provide access to courses, brainstorming sessions or networking with peers to share “real life” lessons.

For The Suran Group, constant learning means attending university courses and high level seminars, participating in professional organizations to gain additional technical knowledge, and active participation in organizations where cutting-edge work and current organizational issues and solutions are discussed.

Here is a sampling of recent activities in which The Suran Group has participated this year to constantly grow our knowledge and expertise. If you are interested in any of the topics, we would be happy to share materials with you. (Contact Us)

Major seminars and conferences attended

• Negotiation and Dealing with Difficult People for Senior Executives - Harvard Law School, Boston MA, 2008
  
  
• Oregon Leadership Summit and Economic Conference - Oregon Business Council, Portland, OR, 2008
  
  
• Not for Profit Industry - American Institute of CPAs, Washington DC and Los Angeles, CA
  
  
• Economic Update and Annual Directors Conference – Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
  

Professional involvement

Institute of Management Consultants

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy – Communications & State Board Relevance Committees and Past Chair Advisory Council

Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of CPA's

"The Suran Group’s knowledge of strategic planning is high; Sandra Suran is more informed, more current than other consultants. Sandra brings much insight and thoroughness into strategic planning. She keeps
up-to-date with the business world and knows how to approach projects based
on her strong knowledge
of the industry."