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Going Beyond Skill-Set and Knowledge Development
During the past several
months it has become increasingly clear to me that employer expectations
for individuals with an MBA extend well beyond the concrete skill-set and
knowledge base that are commonly associated with the degree. Dont
get me wrong, these skill-set and knowledge expectations are still
prevalent, however I have come to realize that employers and society are
expecting more.
A recent piece published by
Randall and Katherine Hansen of Quintessential Careers, confirmed my
observations. According to the Hansens, employers are also seeking
specific values among individuals. For example, employers and society
are looking for the following:
· Honesty & Morality
personal integrity
· Reliability &
Responsibility
personal ownership for actions
· Work Ethic & Tenacity
a focus on completing the task
· Loyalty & Commitment
devotion to a cause
· Adaptability &
Flexibility
ability to handle multiple projects & activities
These values provide
distinguishing characteristics for individuals who possess them.
These values are also ones that are developed and honed in individuals who
complete the MBA program through the Falls School of Business at Anderson
University. I know with certainty that the faculty and administration
for the MBA program work diligently to model and create learning
opportunities where students can embrace and mature in these areas.
A program that is intentional about developing values that
extend beyond skill-set and knowledge expectations, another distinctive
feature of the Anderson University professional MBA program
a premier
program designed for the working professional.
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