Reality Check

Why do we join MBA? Majority of us believe that MBA degree/
diploma is considered as a passport to prosperity.
1. Money
2. Respect
3. Career growth

You (once acquired MBA degree) are the part of management entrusted with job of achieving objectives of the organization through & with people.
Expected to understand & improve the running of the organization.
Understand organization as a whole & being able to understand people in it.

It means management expects certain skills MBA possess so that there is alignment in their way of working towards achieving goals of organization.
What are those skills?

They are
1. Good understanding of subjects and its application in real life
situation,
2. Analytical skills: Logical vs. lateral thinking,
3. Ability to work under pressure / obstacles,
4. Ability to work in team,
5. Proactive,
6. Learning attitudes,
7. Innovative mind and above all
8. Communication mastery because it is through communication one gets
result.

So why not we start with reality check – self- SWOT analysis. Do we possess the aforesaid skills? If yes work on it to fine tune it, if not what do I do to acquire those skills? Or in between, work on both but never ignore your strong areas.

It is said talents are incomplete when not aligned with skills. Talents may open doors, but skill will allow going through.
Therefore it is not too late.

Many of you may think strongly those skills are well known to us. Then why to repeat the same?

If you are serious about your career, would like to make you employable, you need to revisit this dashboard again and again to check whether you are on the track or not. Because those skills cannot be acquired in short period but it requires continuous practice. Remember The 10,000 – Hour Rule as explained in the book “OUTLIERS” by Mr Malcolm Gladwell.

I would strongly recommend the reality check exercise every week. Next time when we meet I am going to talk to you about real life situations / happenings and its linkages with your studies / career.

Till then wish you good time and do share your views I would be looking forward to receiving them in all humility.