Rodney G. Alsup, D.B.A., CPA, CITP
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Updated on Sep 06, 11
Created on Sep 22, 10
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"‘Twofer’ is a slang term that describes an item that is selling two for the price of one. So what is an MBA twofer you ask? An MBA twofer is a phrase that I use to describe a concept whereby an MBA student takes advantage of the opportunity to gain at least one additional benefit from an assignment they must complete for one of their MBA classes. Many MBA class assignments have MBA twofer potential, however exploiting that potential is at the discretion of the individual student. Therefore, exploitation may well be a function of student insight, vision, and motivation. Let me explain."
"You are starting your MBA program, so why should you assess or measure your financial wellbeing? Furthermore, why should you monitor your financial wellbeing during your MBA program? "
"A few months ago, I returned a written assignment to an MBA team of students. The assignment limited them to 10 pages of written content. Using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes Function, I think I made 130 or so comments on their 10-page assignment. I did not hear anyone say, “Wow, you certainly helped us learn.” What I did hear was concern about how this will affect their course grade. The team’s definition of failure was in terms of a grade and not in terms of learning."
"Dropbox is perfect for MBA students – drag, drop, and forget – file sharing made easy and it is free."
"For most MBA students, earning an MBA Degree has both short-term and long-term financial implications. My experience is that many MBA students make short-term financial decisions that often have long-term financial consequences, consequences about which they know little about or are choosing to ignore. Whether out of ignorance or neglect, the result is the same, financial wellbeing suffers. Fortunately, there are post acceptance/pre enrollment financial planning action steps that most MBAs can use to proactively manage their short-term and long-term financial wellbeing. These action steps are appropriate for all MBA students; full-time, part-time, EMBA, or online, and will result in a unique plan for each individual. My goal with this post is to introduce you to these action steps and set the stage for future posts where I outline in detail each action step you can use proactively to manage your own financial wellbeing while earning your MBA."
"In last Friday's MyeEMBA Blog post, I ask the question, "How many passwords does it take to start an MBA program" as a way of introducing you to password management applications and suggesting that most MBA students would benefit from their use. Today, I want to introduce you to LastPass, a password management application that I use. I currently use the free version and am extremely satisfied with its ease of use and capabilities. I am not sure how I functioned without it."
"Do all MBA programs help newly admitted MBA students prepare for MBA family work-life issues? Will you encounter MBA family work-life issues while earning your MBA? Have you met with your family, coworkers, immediate supervisor, and MBA teammates to discuss MBA family work-life issues you may encounter?"
"“Maintaining Sanity and Security: Why Use a Password Manager?” by Dr. Amy Cavender, a post on the ProfHacker Blog of The Chronicle of Higher Education, reminded me of the number of times during the past year that I have clicked on “forgot username” and “forgot password” when trying to access a password protected site. Apparently, I am not unique in this regard, since several password management applications are available in the marketplace."
"You gathered information about your MBA program, you met with your immediate supervisor, your co-workers, and direct reports, and you met or are planning to meet with your new MBA team members. By now, you should have a good idea of how the activities in your life are going to change during the time you are earning your MBA. Now we will discuss the effects on your family and your MBA work-life balance in regards to enrolling in an MBA program."
"So, you are about to start your MBA program. What is it really like to study for an MBA? How do MBA students manage their workload and their personal life? What short-term sacrifices must you make to earn an MBA? What will be the most important thing you will learn while earning your MBA? Have you thought about these questions?"
MBA students often overlook their MBA classmates as potential resources for helping them develop professionally. Peer-to-peer activities such as coaching and mentoring may be an option for some MBA students while they are earning their MBA degree. With this in mind, I thought I would interview a professional coach to see if peer-to-peer coaching and mentoring is appropriate for MBA students, especially for those students whose MBA program lacks a coaching and mentoring component. The professional I selected is Kris Cavanaugh, owner of Shift. She is a speaker, author, coach, and currently enrolled in an MBA program. She graciously agreed to answer a few of my questions.
Rodney G. Alsup, D.B.A., CPA, CITP
12 items | 7 visits
List of MyeEMBA Blog Posts
Updated on Sep 06, 11
Created on Sep 22, 10
Category: Schools & Education
URL: