Current Occupation

Education Consultant, Specialising in Instructional Design,
E-learning, Knowledge Transfer, HE/FE curriculum and learning
contents design and teaching of Entrepreneurship,
Management, Marketing, Research Methods,  
Staff Development at all levels, MBA, Professional
Development, Foundation and Vocational
Education.

 

Junior Chamber of Commerce, Malaysis

Entrepreneurship/Business Planning Seminars,
Junior Chamber of Commerce, Bintulu, Sarawak,
Malaysia, 2002

 

Research Methods Workshop (MBA),
Malaysia, 2000.

 

Research Methods Workshop (MBA),
Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2000.

 

Student Recruitment Seminars, Guangzhou, 2004

 

ShenZhen, 2002

ShenZhen, 2002

 

Contact and Full CV

Ismo M Kuhanen

 

Education and Qualifications

  • Master of Education (MEd);
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE);
  • Diploma in Export Marketing Management;
  • Training and Development Lead Body NVQ Unit D35; (External Verifier)

 

 

Teaching and Curriculum Design

 

Senior Lecturer in Business Policy, University of Huddersfield (1993 - 1999).

The EU ADAPT I & II (1997 - 1999)

MSc Strategic Change Management design and delivery for Local Authorities (1997 -1999)

Management NVQ Workshops in Planning and Finance (Women into Management, Kirklees and Calderdale Training and Enterprise Council).

Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management, University of Plymouth (1999 - 2000)

Visiting Lecturer/Professor in Strategic Management, International Business, Research Methods and Related Subjects for the British University Client Institutions in China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Pakistan (1999 - date)

Middlesex University/University of Modern Sciences and Arts, Cairo, Egypt. A 6-month Curriculum, Staff Development and Teaching Assignment (2005 - 2006).

Case Study Teaching Notes for McGraw-Hill (2006).

British Consultancy Charitable Trust and University of Faisalabad, Pakistan.  A 4-week Staff and Management Development and Teaching Assignment (2007)

Business Strategy Teaching Manual development and contents authoring project for University of Gloucestershire (2007).

Postgraduate Dissertation/Project Supervision, University of Bradford, School of Management (2007 - date)

 

 

Career History and Experience

  • Board level management background
    • International Trade and Export Management
    • Sales and Marketing Management
    • Management Consultancy, Business Development
  • Educational and Management Consultancy Assignments including
    • Marketing and Small Business Planning, DTI Enterprise Initiatives,
    • undergraduate course and learning contents design and authoring
    • European Information and Business Support (2 years)
    • The EU funded ADAPT I and II
  • Management, Customer Service, Administration and TDLB NVQ EV
  • Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management and
  • Senior Lecturer in Business Policy and Strategic Management, 10 years

 

 

IT in Teaching and Learning

 

 

Research Interests and Publications

 

 

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Case Study by University of Faisalabad

 

 

Faculty Development Programme, University of Faisalabad, 2007

The University of Faisalabad hired the services of a British expert Mr Ismo who is a renowned educationist and has vast experience in E-learning/Computer Aided Learning and Computer Based Learning Model. His assignment in this university includes curriculum development, faculty development and teaching sessions with MBA/BBA students of the department of management studies.

 

To utilize his services the University of Faisalabad arranged a two day workshop “Faculty Development Program” on March 27-28, 2007. In addition, Mr Ismo Kuhanen, Mr Toheed Lodhi from University of Agriculture was also invited as guest speaker. Faculty members from University of Agriculture, G C University Faisalabad, Govt College of Education, Govt College for Elementary Teachers Training, The University of Faisalabad and from other local universities and colleges participated in this workshop. Participants appreciated the efforts of the University for offering such a valuable training program for the teachers.

 

 

Executive Development Programme, University of Faisalabad, 2007

 

On April 02-03, 2007 a two day “Executive Development Program” for managers/ marketing executives from the textile and other industries was conducted. In this program, University invited guest speakers Mr Ismo Kuhanen, a well qualified management /marketing consultant from England, Dr Faheem Ul Islam from LUMS, Sheikh Muhammad Akbar from State Bank of Pakistan Faisalabad and Mr Qamar Ali from the University of Faisalabad. Business Executives, Corporate Executives, Managers and consultants from Interloop Pvt Ltd, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Image Garments and other business organizations participated in this workshop.
In inaugural session Chief Guest, Mr Mehmood UL Hasan Chief Manager State Bank of Pakistan laid stress to promote the technical and professional education in the country to compete in the global trade market. The workshop was quite informative and participants showed keen interest.


In the concluding session chief guest, Mr Zahid Aslam Chairman PTEA said that the textile industry of Pakistan is facing decline. There is dire need to promote professional education to boost up the industry. He appreciated the efforts of the University in this regard. Mr Zahid Aslam distributed the certificates among the participants of the workshop. In the end Pro Rector Prof Dr Abdul Majeed presented University memento to the chief guest.

 

 

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