How would you describe your experience in participating in this course? How has
your experience shaped your intention of how to participate in future MBA
courses?
I would like to first congratulate everyone for a job well done in completing this
course! I have not been in school since 1997 and I am very satisfied with how
pursuing an MBA in this juncture in my life can greatly benefit me for years to
come not only from an education standpoint but also in my career as well. I have
applied the lessons I have learned from this course in my role as a mentor to help
lead and develop other individuals on my current team using a more conversational
approach. Understanding my own weaknesses as a leader, having the ability to
create a plan using smart goals to turn them into strengths, apply better ways to
interact with people and utilizing skills such as delegating in a positive way to help
team members enhance their skillset, will help me to become a more effective
leader. This course has taught me to engage more with my classmates during the
discussions which will help me to challenge myself and not being afraid to make
mistakes when attempting to learn new ideas.
What were some of the challenges you faced in this course, and how did these
challenges help you prepare for challenges in today's VUCA world of work? How
do you think future courses will help you deepen your ability to work in the VUCA
world?
One of the biggest challenges I faced is the ability to see myself as a future senior
leader at my current company. When I was a manager at Enterprise-Rent-A-Car I
