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08 Jun 2021, 07:00
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| FROM Darden Admissions Blog: Student-Founded Business Ethics at Darden Organization Celebrates Inaugural Year |
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Today’s post features an example of how a student interest can lead to even bigger and better ideas for the whole School. Pranav Dalmia (MBA ’21) established a new student-run organization in 2020 — Business Ethics at Darden. Along with the support of the eight inaugural leadership team members, Dalmia launched this new organization with the mission to “To promote awareness, discussion and action at the intersection of business and ethics at Darden. The club will empower members by providing a platform to engage with like-minded individuals, academic thought-leaders and influential industry practitioners.” Pictured: Business Ethics at Darden 2020-2021 leadership team (Standing (L-R): Prabhat Gusain, Kate Luther, Kshamta Bishnoi, Samantha Lopez, Alexa Asendorf Seated (L-R): Charlie Putnam, Pranav Dalmia, Ehab Ansari Not pictured: Ryan Moore) Dalmia recently shared more about his journey to Darden, advice for prospective MBAs and how the idea for a formalized business ethics club came to light. What did your journey to Darden look like? My passion for learning and curiosity about the world have driven the decisions I have made through the course of my life. After having concentrated on the natural sciences in high school, I decided to pursue an undergraduate in Philosophy at the University of Delhi. I then united my two fields of study and obtained an M.Sc. in Philosophy of Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Entering the workforce thereafter, I began with a stint as a consultant with EY. Most of my professional experience, though, was working at Dalmia Continental, a consumer packaged goods company owned by my family, best known for popularizing the use of olive oil and canola oil in India.  Pranav Dalmia “(MBA ’21), student founder of Business Ethics at Darden Having gained much practical experience with the business world, formal training in the shape of an MBA was a logical next step. Darden was a no-brainer for me. Darden’s focus on case-based practical teaching resonated with my understanding of what it takes to succeed in business. Important as it is to learn how to build a discounted cash flow or to know about the 4Ps of marketing, it was the anticipation of breaking down real challenges faced by companies through the method of Socratic dialogue with my classmates that excited me. Furthermore, because of my substantial study of philosophy previously, I had a keen interest in ethics and Darden was without a shade of a doubt the home of business ethics. What advice do you have for prospective students who are considering a MBA? An MBA from a good school is a powerful platform. Find a balance between having your own sense of identity and being open to new opportunities. Without clarity about yourself, you will likely get pulled into directions that may or may not be a good fit for you. At the same time, having an open and exploratory mindset can help uncover options you had never considered. As you find your way, be simultaneously ambitious and humble, aim high but realize that you could probably do with a little luck and a helping hand. Tell us more about the club Business Ethics at Darden – how did it get started and what is the mission/goal for the organization moving forward? Given that ethics has been such a dominant influence on the school’s ideology towards business, a formal, student-led group seemed to be a natural complement. My initial conversations with fellow students were also very encouraging and there was a definite appetite for the creation of a club. I was delighted to be able to swiftly bring together likeminded classmates willing to take on leadership responsibilities. Together we built a vision for the club we were confident the student community would buy into. As it turned out, the response beat even our own optimistic projections, with the club signing up 130 paid members right at the outset! That is just the kind of jumpstart we needed to hit the ground running. My personal vision for the club would be that it inspires the creation of similar clubs, sister chapters of sorts, at other top business schools. I have had the opportunity to interact with students outside of Darden as well, and my conversations convinced me that this vision is realistic. Our generation longs to infuse purpose both into our individual selves and into society, and the time is ripe for anyone who wishes to formalize groups that tap into this potential.  Business Ethics at Darden hosts a virtual kickoff session. What kinds of events or sessions did the club host in its inaugural year? What was your favorite event or experience as part of the club? Broadly, this year’s programming can be categorized into three kinds — faculty-led activities, student-led activities and social events for members. In all honesty, faculty support is one of the club’s key success factors. The club kicked off with two of Darden’s most popular faculty — Bobby Parmar and Lalin Anik — having a lively discussion on their research around the organizational benefits of prosocial behavior and the nature of human self-interest. Needless to say, this was a real crowd-puller and probably one of my favorite club events. Later in the year, Bobby teamed up with Luca Cian to conduct a masterclass we called “Ethics 2.0” on their newly minted Starbucks and brand activism case. Another of my own favorites came towards the close of the year, in which Ed Freeman led a small group of members through bite-sized ethics teaser scenarios that tickled the moral sensibilities of participants and made us question some of our spontaneous moral judgments.  In a hybrid Business Ethics at Darden event, Professors Luca Cian and Bobby Parmar lead an “Ethics 2.0” masterclass. Student-led activities usually involved discussion-based events on ethically salient “hot topics”. For instance, some of our classmates well versed in the world of finance formed a panel that helped breakdown the remarkable reddit-driven GameStop stock rally and fielded some of the thorny ethical questions around it. The excitement this event created was particularly special for me because it captured one of my intuitions at the time of founding the club — interest in business ethics can sometimes be better tapped into by student-driven initiatives than by traditional classroom discussion. Finally, the club was keen on organizing social events for its members. These events were left very open ended, with small groups collecting at private apartments, breweries and wineries without any specific agenda laid out beforehand. The thought process was, once again, to create spaces where club members can freely interact, inevitably leading to discussions around ethical issues that are top of mind. I would hasten to add that none of this would have been possible without the club’s leadership team that were with me every step of the way, starting at the very beginning while conceptualizing the club and creating its constitution, on to marketing it to the student community, then to executing the club’s events and to finally handing over its reins to next year’s leaders. The club also could not have hoped for a cooler and more passionate faculty advisor, none other than Bobby Parmar. What are you hoping the club will accomplish as Darden returns to more in-person programming? Having to operate for the most part in a virtual or highly restrictive in-person environment was a challenge for all student clubs and Business Ethics at Darden, in its infancy, was no exception. The success of our first year though fills me with great hope for the strides that the club will make as the school returns to normal operations. One that I am really excited about is the possibility of an ethics conference, involving participation from other business schools. In addition to talks and panels, the conference could involve a case competition or a Shark Tank-like pitch of an ethics inspired startup idea. My conversations with MBA students at various top schools convinces me that the effort required for such an endeavor would be well justified given the scale of the potential impact.  The Business Ethics at Darden leadership team (and Professor Ed Freeman) celebrates one year as a formal organization. You’ve just graduated (congrats!)! What are your post-Darden plans? After giving serious consideration to working in economic development, I decided that a career in business academia best combined my own passions with the potential to (hopefully one day!) create impact. I am applying for doctoral programs at leading business schools in the US and in Europe this fall. A life of research with practical implications and of teaching the next generation of leaders is a vision that appeals to me greatly! Be sure to consult the Latest News regularly for the most updated news releases and media hits. Check out faculty thought leadership published on Ideas to Action. And stay connected with us via social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat. The post Student-Founded Business Ethics at Darden Organization Celebrates Inaugural Year first appeared on Discover Darden. |
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08 Jun 2021, 07:01
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| FROM Darden EMBA Blog: Student-Founded Business Ethics at Darden Organization Celebrates Inaugural Year |
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Today’s post features an example of how a student interest can lead to even bigger and better ideas for the whole School. Pranav Dalmia (MBA ’21) established a new student-run organization in 2020 — Business Ethics at Darden. Along with the support of the eight inaugural leadership team members, Dalmia launched this new organization with the mission to “To promote awareness, discussion and action at the intersection of business and ethics at Darden. The club will empower members by providing a platform to engage with like-minded individuals, academic thought-leaders and influential industry practitioners.” Pictured: Business Ethics at Darden 2020-2021 leadership team (Standing (L-R): Prabhat Gusain, Kate Luther, Kshamta Bishnoi, Samantha Lopez, Alexa Asendorf Seated (L-R): Charlie Putnam, Pranav Dalmia, Ehab Ansari Not pictured: Ryan Moore) Dalmia recently shared more about his journey to Darden, advice for prospective MBAs and how the idea for a formalized business ethics club came to light. What did your journey to Darden look like? My passion for learning and curiosity about the world have driven the decisions I have made through the course of my life. After having concentrated on the natural sciences in high school, I decided to pursue an undergraduate in Philosophy at the University of Delhi. I then united my two fields of study and obtained an M.Sc. in Philosophy of Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Entering the workforce thereafter, I began with a stint as a consultant with EY. Most of my professional experience, though, was working at Dalmia Continental, a consumer packaged goods company owned by my family, best known for popularizing the use of olive oil and canola oil in India. Pranav Dalmia “(MBA ’21), student founder of Business Ethics at Darden Having gained much practical experience with the business world, formal training in the shape of an MBA was a logical next step. Darden was a no-brainer for me. Darden’s focus on case-based practical teaching resonated with my understanding of what it takes to succeed in business. Important as it is to learn how to build a discounted cash flow or to know about the 4Ps of marketing, it was the anticipation of breaking down real challenges faced by companies through the method of Socratic dialogue with my classmates that excited me. Furthermore, because of my substantial study of philosophy previously, I had a keen interest in ethics and Darden was without a shade of a doubt the home of business ethics. What advice do you have for prospective students who are considering a MBA? An MBA from a good school is a powerful platform. Find a balance between having your own sense of identity and being open to new opportunities. Without clarity about yourself, you will likely get pulled into directions that may or may not be a good fit for you. At the same time, having an open and exploratory mindset can help uncover options you had never considered. As you find your way, be simultaneously ambitious and humble, aim high but realize that you could probably do with a little luck and a helping hand. Tell us more about the club Business Ethics at Darden – how did it get started and what is the mission/goal for the organization moving forward? Given that ethics has been such a dominant influence on the school’s ideology towards business, a formal, student-led group seemed to be a natural complement. My initial conversations with fellow students were also very encouraging and there was a definite appetite for the creation of a club. I was delighted to be able to swiftly bring together likeminded classmates willing to take on leadership responsibilities. Together we built a vision for the club we were confident the student community would buy into. As it turned out, the response beat even our own optimistic projections, with the club signing up 130 paid members right at the outset! That is just the kind of jumpstart we needed to hit the ground running. My personal vision for the club would be that it inspires the creation of similar clubs, sister chapters of sorts, at other top business schools. I have had the opportunity to interact with students outside of Darden as well, and my conversations convinced me that this vision is realistic. Our generation longs to infuse purpose both into our individual selves and into society, and the time is ripe for anyone who wishes to formalize groups that tap into this potential. Business Ethics at Darden hosts a virtual kickoff session. What kinds of events or sessions did the club host in its inaugural year? What was your favorite event or experience as part of the club? Broadly, this year’s programming can be categorized into three kinds — faculty-led activities, student-led activities and social events for members. In all honesty, faculty support is one of the club’s key success factors. The club kicked off with two of Darden’s most popular faculty — Bobby Parmar and Lalin Anik — having a lively discussion on their research around the organizational benefits of prosocial behavior and the nature of human self-interest. Needless to say, this was a real crowd-puller and probably one of my favorite club events. Later in the year, Bobby teamed up with Luca Cian to conduct a masterclass we called “Ethics 2.0” on their newly minted Starbucks and brand activism case. Another of my own favorites came towards the close of the year, in which Ed Freeman led a small group of members through bite-sized ethics teaser scenarios that tickled the moral sensibilities of participants and made us question some of our spontaneous moral judgments. In a hybrid Business Ethics at Darden event, Professors Luca Cian and Bobby Parmar lead an “Ethics 2.0” masterclass. Student-led activities usually involved discussion-based events on ethically salient “hot topics”. For instance, some of our classmates well versed in the world of finance formed a panel that helped breakdown the remarkable reddit-driven GameStop stock rally and fielded some of the thorny ethical questions around it. The excitement this event created was particularly special for me because it captured one of my intuitions at the time of founding the club — interest in business ethics can sometimes be better tapped into by student-driven initiatives than by traditional classroom discussion. Finally, the club was keen on organizing social events for its members. These events were left very open ended, with small groups collecting at private apartments, breweries and wineries without any specific agenda laid out beforehand. The thought process was, once again, to create spaces where club members can freely interact, inevitably leading to discussions around ethical issues that are top of mind. I would hasten to add that none of this would have been possible without the club’s leadership team that were with me every step of the way, starting at the very beginning while conceptualizing the club and creating its constitution, on to marketing it to the student community, then to executing the club’s events and to finally handing over its reins to next year’s leaders. The club also could not have hoped for a cooler and more passionate faculty advisor, none other than Bobby Parmar. What are you hoping the club will accomplish as Darden returns to more in-person programming? Having to operate for the most part in a virtual or highly restrictive in-person environment was a challenge for all student clubs and Business Ethics at Darden, in its infancy, was no exception. The success of our first year though fills me with great hope for the strides that the club will make as the school returns to normal operations. One that I am really excited about is the possibility of an ethics conference, involving participation from other business schools. In addition to talks and panels, the conference could involve a case competition or a Shark Tank-like pitch of an ethics inspired startup idea. My conversations with MBA students at various top schools convinces me that the effort required for such an endeavor would be well justified given the scale of the potential impact. The Business Ethics at Darden leadership team (and Professor Ed Freeman) celebrates one year as a formal organization. You’ve just graduated (congrats!)! What are your post-Darden plans? After giving serious consideration to working in economic development, I decided that a career in business academia best combined my own passions with the potential to (hopefully one day!) create impact. I am applying for doctoral programs at leading business schools in the US and in Europe this fall. A life of research with practical implications and of teaching the next generation of leaders is a vision that appeals to me greatly! Be sure to consult the Latest News regularly for the most updated news releases and media hits. Check out faculty thought leadership published on Ideas to Action. And stay connected with us via social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat. The post Student-Founded Business Ethics at Darden Organization Celebrates Inaugural Year first appeared on Discover Darden. |
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| FROM Darden EMBA Blog: DeMario Moore and Jen Bundy on Leading the Darden Student Association and Advocating for Students |
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The Case Method academic experience and tight-knit community pushes students to speak up and speak out, and that student-centric approach carries over outside the classroom as well. In addition to the the 50+ student clubs and organizations that offer leadership roles and creative outlets, the Darden Student Association (DSA) serves as a formal student leadership body who are elected by their classmates, and work directly with Darden’s senior leadership to advocate for students and develop and implement student-focused initiatives. We are thrilled to feature DSA president DeMario Moore and executive vice president Jen Bundy, who shared more about how the DSA impacts the student experience, and what they’re looking forward to most for the 2021-2022 academic year. Moore and Bundy were also recently featured on the Experience Darden podcast, where they discussed their best advice for prospective students, their vision for the year ahead and why everyone should have a folder in their inbox called “Greatness”. Want to learn more? Join Moore and Bundy on Monday, 15 June at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for a virtual session all about the DSA and student life at Darden. Sign up here. DeMario Moore, Darden Student Association President Pronouns: He/Him Hometown: Detroit, Michigan  DeMario Moore (Class of 2022) President, Darden Student Association DeMario Moore (Class of 2022) President, Darden Student Association Undergrad: Central Michigan University Pre-MBA Industry/Functional Area: Consulting + Product Management Areas of Career Interest: General Management, Technology, Corporate Strategy Jen Bundy, Darden Student Association Executive Vice President Pronouns: She/Hers/Her Hometown: Cumberland, RI (my favorite place!) Undergrad: Syracuse University  Jen Bundy (Class of 2022) EVP, Darden Student Association Pre-MBA Industry/Functional Area: I worked in sales for a higher education consulting firm in Washington, D.C. for 5 years before coming to Darden. Areas of Career Interest: Prior to Darden I was involved in my local neighborhood commission and believe strongly in reinvesting in communities that have been left behind. My goal is bring opportunity to these “underdog” neighborhoods and I want to focus my career on reviving and growing those communities. Q&A with DeMario and Jen How did you decide that Darden was your best fit? Moore: The tight-knit community at Darden is unmatched. When I attended Darden’s Diversity Conference in 2019, I was reassured that there was space in this community for me. I received a warm welcome from everyone I met, and the support continued throughout my application process. Bundy: I only visited Darden once during my interview before I accepted. I remember being blown away by how kind and welcoming everyone was. I visited during the last day of core classes and the campus was just electric – you could feel the energy and excitement. I sat in on a class and got to witness the case method in action and saw how much the section had bonded over the previous three quarters. People were learning, having a dialogue but also having so much fun. Could you share a little more about the DSA and why it is so important? Moore: The Darden Student Association (DSA) is a collective of students who are elected by the student body to craft the student experience before, during, and post-Darden. DSA members collaborate closely with all members of the Darden community, which include, but are not limited to students, faculty/staff, and administration. DSA is the nucleus of Darden’s student-run ecosystem and is essential in creating a community where every student feels a sense of belonging. Bundy: DSA is the advocate for the student. It is important for students to have a say in their experience and DSA provides a direct line to give feedback, shape events and make change here on campus. DSA plays a huge role in what life at Darden is like. It is crucial that every student has a voice and seat at the table to help make our 2 years in Charlottesville the best they can be! How did the DSA impact your First Year experience and why did you decide to run for this leadership role? Moore: DSA played a huge role in my acclimation to Darden during Orientation Week. Their presence set the tone for my MBA experience. DSA was also responsible for creating innovative ways for students to engage during the pandemic. Their agility with responding to a global crisis was inspirational and motivated me to get more involved. I decided to run for the President role after speaking with my marketing professor, Lalin Anik. We were discussing a myriad of ideas to make Darden more diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all community members. By the end of our conversation, I was convinced that being President of DSA was the best path forward to accomplish my vision. Bundy: DSA was in charge of organizing some of my favorite events this year! The outgoing DSA overcame obstacle after obstacle to hold events and make my first year experience as close to normal as possible. I’m really in awe of their resilience and consistent positivity. I decided to get involved in DSA because I really want to help make next year the best yet. The DSA Board wants to bring a fun energy to campus and allow us to reinvigorate some of the Darden traditions we missed this year because of the pandemic. Finally, we want to make sure everyone feels at home at Darden. Going to business school, making new friends, moving to a new part of the country, trying to get a job…it can be overwhelming. Our goal is to make sure everyone feels included and supported. What is the role of the DSA President and what are you looking forward to most in the year ahead? Moore: I view DSA President as the face of the Darden student body. A huge component of the role is liaising between the DSA Board and Darden. Developing the annual strategy for DSA, partnering with club members to meet their objectives, and providing input for key administration decisions are a few of the key responsibilities. All of this is achieved while partnering very closely with the EVP, who I view as a co-lead. Next year, I am looking forward to enhancing the Darden experience with my EVP, Jen. We have many fun ideas that will build comradery across all cultures at Darden. Bundy: The DSA President/EVP work hand and hand to help execute and support the vision of the board. Our job is to listen to students and advocate on their behalf to the administration. We are responsible for making the student experience strong both inside and outside the classroom. Favorite memory from your first year? Moore: My favorite memory was a huge surprise planned by DSA after my first-year class reached a huge milestone. Unfortunately, I am unable to share the intricate details, but that moment recharged my spirit! Bundy: Section A celebrated the end of core by holding a Section A Soirée to hand out superlatives and come together outside of the classroom. It was a blast and it was fun to recollect on how far we’d all come since August. Section A really is close knit and seeing us all together outside of class was really special. Favorite Charlottesville spot? Moore: Public Fish & Oyster. The oysters, lobster rolls, and bubbles during happy hour are mouthwatering! Bundy: I love the Pie Chest! So delicious – cannot recommend enough. What advice do you have for prospective students? Moore: Invest your time in getting to know the DSA board. If you have any questions, or concerns about the Darden experience, we are the servant leaders who are here to guide you. Bundy: Remember why you chose to come back to business school. It is really hard to balance all of the competing priorities (schoolwork, recruiting, social life) and it is important to focus on what you want out of this experience. It looks different for everyone! It can be easy to feel pressure to enter a certain career path and compare yourself to everyone else, but be confident in making your own unique journey. The post DeMario Moore and Jen Bundy on Leading the Darden Student Association and Advocating for Students first appeared on Discover Darden. |
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