posts on my approach to learning and ideas from others that I want share
What Executive Leaders Learn That Managers Don’t | EMBA Communication Skills There is a real skills gap between managers and executive leaders. It shows up first and most clearly in communication. Over a 40-year career—college jobs with an entrepreneur, service in the US Army, corporate roles, and now higher ed administration—I’ve noticed a common pattern. […]
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AI in MBA programs. AI is rapidly reshaping how business schools design curriculum. New courses, concentrations, and learning experiences are being introduced, often within existing degree structures. That is expected. What matters more is how *you*, as a working professional considering a part-time, weekend, or executive MBA, evaluate whether a program is truly preparing you
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Let me share an example. Years ago, an incoming EMBA student told me his graduation reward would be a sports car—a symbol of success and immediate satisfaction. But a year later, after a finance class on real estate investments, his priorities shifted. By graduation, he and his classmates were discussing models to value their first rental property. His perspective had evolved from seeking instant gratification to focusing on long-term wealth building.
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The ROI on a Graduate Education Is More Than Just Salary With economic uncertainty, rapid AI advancements, and global instability, the future of work is more unpredictable than ever. Job security is no longer guaranteed, and industries are evolving at an unprecedented pace. In times like these, investing in graduate education—especially an MBA—has historically been
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Experiential learning in MBA programs is a major feature that students look for. Last month, I co-presented at the Executive MBA Council (EMBAC) conference in Panama City, Panama on how VCU’s EMBA program plans and deploys experiential learning for students. As a prospective MBA student considering a part-time or weekend program, you should ask about
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news since late last year’s release of OpenAI’s new version 3.0 ChatGPT. The impact on higher ed is still being determined. I think it will be like teaching math after calculators were available. I think it is another tool to use for learning.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in MBA program. What to look for as you begin your research on which program to apply to.
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Part 8 Culture Courses
In every MBA program you will have management courses on strategy, organizational behavior, and culture. I want to talk about your organizational culture classes today.
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Kenneth B. Kahn, Ph.D., Dean at ODU’s Strome College of Business. After hearing about his plans, I asked him two questions.
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Yes and No. The accurate answer is yes grades do matter for a simple reason. Most graduate programs have a policy relating to passing grades.
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