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Not a CEO, But One Step Closer.

Leverage your expertise to further your career. Do you know the ins-and-outs of a particular subject? Would you like the opportunity to speak with professionals from around the globe as one of the MBA Association's Chiefs? Leading a Skype-based discussion forum will introduce you as a subject matter expert to as many as 100 professionals at once from around the globe. Imagine the exposure gained for your career and professional status! Visit our Events section to learn more....

Are You The smarTEST?

It has never been more important to keep your skills sharp and knowledge current. Competition is everywhere and even the best education won't keep you at the top of your field if you don't maintain those skills. The MBA Association's smarTESTs offer members the opportunity to check their aptitude on the subjects most important to business today. Beat our qualifying smarTESTs and be eligible for Certified Membership and even greater recognition. Visit the smarTEST section to learn more....

Write & Make a Name for Yourself!

Start today; write something. Write about any subject that excites you. Write about something that you just learned. Write about a topic that you're now learning. Whatever it is, just write. Writing is a remarkably powerful, yet simple, way by which to express yourself as both a knowledgeable and approachable person. With the power of Social Bookmarking and Syndication, your name can reach across the globe. Visit our Viewpoints section to learn more....

Don't Worry. It Won't Feel Like Homework!

No commitments. Read when when you can. Join us to discuss when you have the time. Having read the latest business books hot-off-the-presses is more valuable than affording you small talk at the next cocktail party. Exposure to current thinking, theories and debates better prepares you to recognize the challenges that others have overcome and empowers you with the knowledge to spot new opportunities as they arise. Visit the Book Club section to learn more....

Career Management

VC job advice

Here is a good post by a VC regarding finding a job in VC.Puerto Rico was great, in case you were wondering. I plan on posting more about the trip in the next day or two between Dis-O events and the like.Also found out today I will be having a 2nd round interview this week with a venture firm. Very...

Career Management | | Monday, 12 May 2008

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Infosys InStep Week One

It"s already been one week since I landed here in Bangalore, India and it has been pretty eventful.My first days in Infosys have not been without hiccups, but thanks to the very good hand-holding by the Infosys InStep coordinators and mentors, the whole transition process has been smoothened. I"ve described in a previous post about my initial impression of the...

Career Management | | Sunday, 11 May 2008

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Entrepreneurship

Intrapreneurship or Managing Strategic Innovation

There is a bright sunshine outside. The weather at last seems to grace the summers. Today I do not have any classes, but then this weekend I have another WAC. This time around, it is for Managing Strategic Innovation – an elective that I have thoroughly enjoyed this term. The simulations involved in this elective are a great learning experience....

Entrepreneurship | | Monday, 12 May 2008

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B-School

MBAT ends

Last week, we held MBAT at HEC Paris. As I have mentioned before, MBAT is the biggest MBA sports tournament in Europe. This 18th edition had over 1300 students from 14 European b-schools participating in over 20 different events. During this 3 day event, MBA participants competed fiercely with each other during days and then winded down by partying till...

B-School | | Monday, 12 May 2008

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Nick Leeson speaks at Ivey

Nicholas Leeson is a former derivatives trader who was responsible for the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995, shaking the entire financial world. Nick was sentenced six and a half years in Changi Prision, Singapore and was released having been diagnosied with colon cancer(later on cured completely). But despite all odds, Nick survived and he now serves as a CEO...

B-School | Arun Shiam Kumar Rajamohan | Friday, 9 May 2008

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eBusiness

Nine Steps To Massive Website Traffic For Your Home Business

by Cindy FloydIn the online internet home business we all know that traffic is our business. Without massive amounts of visitors we don’t stand a chance of making enough sales to build a successful online business. So the repeated question is always “how do you drive traffic to your website?”There are nine proven steps that every home business owner can...

eBusiness | | Wednesday, 7 May 2008

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Economics & Finance

CNBC"s Million Dollar Portfolio Game - One Caveat

Ever wanted to play the stock market, but were too afraid to risk your own money? Virtual stock market games are a great way to learn the fundamentals with real data, real stocks and real news. You don"t risk any money - it"s like investing with monopoly money. With many of these games you can start as may portfolios as...

Finance | Nick Osinski | Monday, 12 May 2008

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Citigroup to shed $500 Billion; that "B" for Billion!

In today"s financial climate it"s not particularly news to hear that a bank is writing down some assets. When its this scale, however, it tends to grab your attention.Don"t mistake my comments for criticism. I agree with other opinions on the matter that this is the right move for Citi"s new chief, Vikram Pandit. A good rule of thumb for...

Finance | Nick Osinski | Saturday, 10 May 2008

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MBAA Poll

Via the Interest Rate, what can the Federal Reserve Affect?
 

Quotes

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