While businesses have been courted by schools before, generally it was to sponsor short-term projects.
That may lead to more short-term projects, or to rushing things.
Of course, for very specialised or short-term projects, consultants will always have their place".
This is distinct from other NGOs, who may only fund short-term projects.
"I enjoy short-term projects and having breaks between assignments to go back to Germany.
Offer your help without pay on short-term projects, Ms. Mitchell said.
"We are dealing with companies that announce layoffs but are still hiring people for short-term projects," Mr. Banks said.
For short-term projects, consulting firms and so-called "dev shops" employ engineers, taking a cut of their hourly rate.
That will mean more short-term projects, which could mean the R.S.C. renouncing its very raison d'être.
Adam Riccoboni is the co-director of MBAandCo.com, which matches business professionals to short-term projects and full-time roles.
It recommends fairly short-term projects, such as the reclamation works in Kenya's Lake Naivasha or China's Loess plateau.
