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15 Feb 2017, 04:01
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| FROM Erasmus(Rotterdam) MBA Blog: Culture – through my looking glass… |
 The beautiful grounds of UNC campus, NC. I have always been fascinated by cultures, every aspect of it – the cuisine, language, traditional wear, social habits etc. But, I was more of a spectator than a participant until September 18, 2016. The US Global Residency for the OneMBA Program began on September 18 and concluded on September 24 (my birthday). It was during this time that I experienced firsthand what happens when 5 cultures and about 115 different personalities converge in one location. Participants from the 5 member universities that comprise the OneMBA Program, met for the first time at the UNC Kenan-Flagner Business School’s North Carolina campus. We were then put into our ‘global teams’ – usually a team consisted of about six persons, each school was represented by one or more participant. From the time, we were assigned to our team (Go Team 4!), until the end of the residency, we studied, ate, took trips, and made presentations together. For someone who grew up introverted, and to this day has some residual effects of this personality trait, it was a tough week, but also a great learning experience. The LAMGO (Leading and Managing Global Organizations) sessions were especially enlightening and liberating. Studying the theories of culture while simultaneously interacting directly with my cohorts from the same cultures being studied helped greatly to dismantle myths and stereotypes and made me more aware. One of my most treasured moments from this residency was my chat with professor Johnson about an issue I was facing. He provided amazing insights into the situation which helped me to see beyond the obvious. In retrospect, the first global residency in the US was the launching pad for great friendships and collaborations. It also taught me to be comfortable being uncomfortable.  Team 4 at the Hilltop restaurant, NC |
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20 Feb 2017, 03:01
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| FROM Erasmus(Rotterdam) MBA Blog: Kick off week EMBA18 in the pocket |
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After weeks and weeks of anxiety for the start of the programme the EMBA18 kick off week has finally happened. It was an eventful week with fun activities to meet our classmates. Off course this also marked the inevitable start to classes. Drums and pictures The week started on Saturday. A day of combining the RSM basic information (learning to study again and who what where) and meeting our fellow students through fun events. The fun events included a drumming activity with a twitch. Traditional African drums were used to convey ideas about leadership skills. During the session things like gestures and mimics were discussed and explained. This gave us the opportunity to learn more about ourselves. Following this eventful day were a couple of drinks to socialize. The real start With one Sunday to rest we continued into the week on Monday with the official kick off by the dean. This was followed by further basic information and taking of our official EMBA pictures. In addition we were introduced to our class and team for the first time. The days after were filled with classes on PLD and MA, both of which gave a good impression on how the rest of the programme would develop. In addition the first team meetings were set up combined with a team training session during the PLD class on Saturday. On Saturday during our last class the opportunity was given for our spouses to visit RSM for a guest lecture and some drinks with our year. This was much appreciated as it gave insight to what we had embarked on and also gave a good impression on what our other students were like. My wife very much liked this and the effort from RSM to generate such events is highly appreciated. After closing the day on Saturday the long week was over. We could look back on a eventful week, meeting a lot of new people and finally realizing what our lives would like for the coming 21 months. Although intense it was definitely worthwhile and provides a good starting point for what lies ahead. |
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10 Apr 2017, 03:01
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| FROM Erasmus(Rotterdam) MBA Blog: Goodbye, hello – let’s do this again! PART 2 – The Residency |
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The Netherlands – First destination of the Europe Residency The Nhow Rotterdam hotel was our home base for the duration of our time in the Netherlands. After checking in and settling in my room with a stunning view of the Maas river, it was time to prepare for the opening reception and dinner on board of the SPIDO boat. We reunited with our global teams over cocktails and took a lot of photos for posterity. But alas, the time soon came for us to say goodbye to our ‘old’ teams, and to embrace our new teams. It was an emotional experience.   On Monday March 13, the residency officially began. At 7:45 am we piled into buses and headed to Rotterdam School of Management for presentations by faculty members, including Dr. Koen Berden, Economist, and Director at World Trade Institute. We were also very fortunate to hear Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, expound on global topics during one of our sessions.  This residency provided deeper insights into topics such as:
The classroom sessions were complemented by visits to companies like ISM eCompany, Unilever and RDM Makerspace, which also helped to create greater awareness of the challenges and successes of doing business in Europe. Poland – Europe Residency The beauty of Poland is second only to its rich history. After our final session in the Netherlands on Mar 15, we boarded a chartered plane to Poland, where we stayed at the elegant Sofitel Hotel in Warsaw. Like our time in Rotterdam, we had amazing presentations by key industry experts from various business sectors within Poland. One such expert was Professor Dariusz Filar, one of Poland’s top economist. The amazing thing about these presentations also, was that graphic artist Jadzka Rysuje was simultaneously creating visually representation of what was being said by each speaker. Such a cool idea!  During the residency in Poland the recurring theme was the phoenix-like rise of the country out of obliteration and despair. This rebirth could be partly attributed to its European Union membership. Even though there were many key takeaways from this residency, the most impactful moment for me was during a casual conversation with Saskia Treurniet, Executive Director of the OneMBA Program, and another participant. It was a ‘lightbulb’ moment for me. |
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