Denver, Colorado - August 6, 2009 - Advisory Board Architects (ABA), an industry leader in high-level corporate advisory board management, has been selected by Metropolitan State College's entrepreneurial Center for Innovation to work with its advisory board, sharing expert knowledge and board management processes to leverage the value of their influential advisors.

ABA is providing the Center for Innovation's Advisory Board consultation and expertise to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of their advisory board and maximize its impact. ABA's role is to help ensure advisory board members realize the professional and personal benefits from participation on the Center's coveted advisory board.

"Serving on an advisory board is a significant role with unique opportunities to provide valuable insights that guide organizations in achieving their goals and objectives," said Bob Arciniaga, founder and managing partner of Advisory Board Architects. "The board members and the organization should mutually benefit through participation of a properly managed advisory board."

Advisory Board Architects is facilitating the strategic planning process for the Center's Advisory Board. "As a result of their board management and facilitation, ABA has already helped the Center redefine its vision, mission, and core values," said Mick Jackowski, director of the Metropolitan State College's Entrepreneurial Center for Innovation.

ABA's board management methodology and proprietary software Board Management Tool simplify board execution through a web-based application that delivers a rhythmic process to ensure boards run efficiently, stay accountable, transparent and are constantly aligned to help their organization execute on its goals.

"Most organizations have strategic plans; however, it is imperative that boards also have plans of work for their advisors for the year to define their direction, to determine the priorities for the year, and to provide a clear structure that leads to accountability and results," said Lynn Dawson, executive vice president of Advisory Board Architects.