This class was the first class in the MBA program as well as the first class taken
since graduating with my BS in 2019. I was unsure of how this would go as I had been out
of school for a bit, but was pleasantly surprised with how much I missed learning new
material and am very happy I embarked on this new journey. I had taken many classes
online prior to this class for my associates degree, but felt this class was more organized
and easier to follow. It has shown me that staying up with assignment and the module
schedule is key. I am looking forward to utilizing the same skills in subsequent MBA
courses.
In order to effectively prepare for the class, I printed out all the rubrics and
assignment directions thinking I would make notes. Although I remember this was useful
when I was younger in school, I realized that utilizing the all-electronic methods works
best nowadays. I would be curious to see others thoughts on this.
My biggest challenge with this course involved responding to assignments that I
did not have a base knowledge on. For example, I had never worked with communication
organization strategy before. Working in a VUCA world means working in an
environment which is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. .Although I was unsure
on how to approach certain assignments, I utilized resources presented in class and
externally and came up with a game plan. Future classes will certainly aid in working in a
VUCA world as the world is changing rapidly. This shows you have to be flexible in your
thinking.. Future classes will expose me to new processes and more helpful resources.
The world has changed so much technologically even in my lifetime. The web
developed in 1994, back when cell phones were uncommon and dial up internet with norm.
Technology will continue to adapt the way that we work and communicate but I believe
that leadership can utilize technology in motivating others. Technology makes it easy to
communicate with colleagues, but there is something to be said by face-to-face
interactions. As Jakubiec (2019) points out in his study, direct conversations are the most
effective way to communicate. With technological advancement, it is important to remain
human and talk in person when possible.
The challenges discussed include discussing topics with limited previous
background knowledge as well as the advancing of technology causing a more impersonal
leadership relationship. I would like to learn how modern companies are currently dealing
with leadership, as more companies are implementing remote work. Future work in this
program will help me lead others by remaining flexible in this VUCA world.. It will help
me keeping an open mind, but staying grounded on facts and resources at hand.
Reference:
Jakubiec, M. (2019). The Importance of Internal Communication for Management of an
Organisation..Scientific Papers of the Silesian University of Technology.https://eds-p-
ebscohost-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=021499d5-a795-
4973-844e-776c3abce1b4%40redis
