Maverick MBA
"Why not? I can sell it."- powerful words
I used to teach MBA courses so I have a couple of opinions:
1. do not get an MBA unless you get it from a top school
2. most people have not managed long enough to benefit from getting one
So why do I call this post Maverick MBA? Because I believe that the group that would best benefit from getting the MBA is is the group least likely to get it. Why?
People that succeed in business and are identified as fast movers eventually will go get an executive MBA. Someone has tapped them on the shoulder as a fast mover and this is their ticket to the next level. But are they the best ones to get an MBA? No!
The people that would best be suited for the MBA are people who have risen through the organization initially but have stalled at a level. This means that they are perceived as competent that the company does not want to move them up because they are afraid to lose what they got in that role.
So these folks need to explore getting the degree as a way to force their company to eventually move them up or have outsiders more interested in them. Where should they get their degree? Top school if possible or if not then start picking up courses online from top schools. This way you get the knowledge and do not get stuck with the bill.
Today's question is:
"Do you fit the bill for a Maverick MBA?"
"Why not? I can sell it."- powerful words
I used to teach MBA courses so I have a couple of opinions:
1. do not get an MBA unless you get it from a top school
2. most people have not managed long enough to benefit from getting one
So why do I call this post Maverick MBA? Because I believe that the group that would best benefit from getting the MBA is is the group least likely to get it. Why?
People that succeed in business and are identified as fast movers eventually will go get an executive MBA. Someone has tapped them on the shoulder as a fast mover and this is their ticket to the next level. But are they the best ones to get an MBA? No!
The people that would best be suited for the MBA are people who have risen through the organization initially but have stalled at a level. This means that they are perceived as competent that the company does not want to move them up because they are afraid to lose what they got in that role.
So these folks need to explore getting the degree as a way to force their company to eventually move them up or have outsiders more interested in them. Where should they get their degree? Top school if possible or if not then start picking up courses online from top schools. This way you get the knowledge and do not get stuck with the bill.
Today's question is:
"Do you fit the bill for a Maverick MBA?"
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