Are you asking yourself if an MBA is right for you? If so, it's critical that you consider what you are hoping to gain from your study. Do your expectations align with the reality of the rewards?
Each time a company hires new talent, they look for a mix of different skills and experiences. However, it’s no longer enough to just be a functional expert. To complement core competencies, there are a great number of soft skills that employers seek, many of which can be gained through an MBA degree.
Studying an MBA while having a full-time job can appear daunting. But with the right tools, a bit of preparation and some self-discipline, there is absolutely no reason to worry. Tom Ryan, AIM Coach, shares some advice to guarantee success.
Many people find that their specialised skillset does not support growth into senior managerial roles. That’s when an MBA comes into play.
We have all heard the term patience is a virtue, but how patient are we expected to be when it comes to our career? There was a time when staying devoted to an organisation long enough meant you were all but guaranteed a promotion into senior leadership. However, times have changed, and there are few guarantees you’ll make it to that corner office just by showing up to work each day.
Becoming a master at anything takes time, and that’s often why we never get started.
Those three letters have a certain ring to them, don’t they? MBA. That’s because the Master of Business Administration, as it’s otherwise known, is one of the most highly regarded and comprehensive postgraduate programs available today. When we hear those three letters, we might picture jet-setting executives on multi-million dollar salaries, but we don’t picture ourselves. Why is that?
As a manager, your people are by far your most valuable resource so retaining them should always be among your top priorities.
Are you currently studying an MBA or have you recently graduated from business school? While course work can take up much of your time, it’s extremely important to think about how you position yourself post-MBA.
