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Tag Archives: Business Values
My First Duke Basketball Experience
When people think of Duke, usually the first thing that comes to mind is basketball. How exciting would it be to play with former Duke basketball players? I found out on Team Changeover Day. On this particular day, at the … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Around Durham, Events, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Basketball, Blue Devils, Business Values, Communications, Duke, Program Format, Team Fuqua, Team Spirit, Teamwork, Traditions
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MMS is Not Like a Fifth Year of College
Coming right from undergraduate studies, most MMSers (including me) have little to no full-time work experience. It is easy to get into the mindset that MMS is a fifth year of undergrad. But it’s not. It is a better idea … Continue reading
Rekindling My Political Interest
Everyone around me seemed to be breathless and frazzled. It was the end of the first fall term, and with our first real break and Halloween coming up, perhaps it was appropriate that we all looked like zombies. But contrary … Continue reading
Champions of Change
Classmate’s Graduation Speech Focused on our Transformation into Leaders As Juliana Taylor approached the podium at graduation, we all waited with intense anticipation. We had the opportunity to select a class speaker for our commencement ceremony, and we believed Juliana … Continue reading
Strategy Class Leaves Lasting Impression
So far, one of the most interesting MMS classes I’ve taken is Principles of Strategy, taught by Professor Sharon Belenzon. This class was very different from anything I had taken before, and was really thought provoking. Case-Based Learning In Principles … Continue reading
Former Infosys Chairman & CEO Talks Leadership
I love the guest speakers that Fuqua brings in. Recently, the former Chairman and CEO of Infosys, Narayana Murthy came to the school to discuss lessons in leadership as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series and the Duke India Business … Continue reading
Personal Job Search: Finding the Right Fit
There are many factors that go into a job hunt, and looking for a job is often a painful and tedious task that requires great patience. It’s important to find a job that meets your needs as an employee and … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Student Life
Tagged Business Values, Employment, Industry Insight, Job Search, Personal Insight
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What is a Leader of Consequence?
A reader recently asked this question, and I thought it would be helpful to provide a broader response. The truth of the matter is that “Leader of Consequence” has a different meaning for each student, but I’d like to share … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Admissions, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged Business Values, Community, Giving Back, Global, Leadership, Personal Insight, Program Insight, Teamwork
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Reflections on the Halfway Point
July 13, 2011: First Class of Summer Term 9 – 11:15 am: Business Communications 12:15 – 2:30 pm: Team Dynamics 2:45 – 5 pm: Accounting Fast forward 5 months … December 13, 2011: Last Day of Fall Term II Exams … Continue reading
BB&T CEO Teaches Values-based Leadership
We recently welcomed John A. Allison, former Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation, to campus. Hearing a speaker of Mr. Allison’s caliber is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Aspiring to build a career in financial services, I thought Allison’s views on leadership … Continue reading
