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Category Archives: Careers
Distinguished Speakers Provide Food for Thought
I generally share my weekday morning train rides to New York City with my fellow neighbors, and a few co-workers. We have our daily discussions and our early morning sleepy and disoriented brains try to solve all the world’s problems. … Continue reading
My Journey to Fuqua
A Day in Fall 2011: While working on a project at a large distributor’s Global Headquarters in fall 2011, a Vice President of Logistics and Supply Chain approached my desk to discuss an upcoming presentation themed “Business Gets Social.” He … Continue reading
Posted in About Fuqua, Academics, Admissions, Benefits, Careers
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions Event, Business Acumen, Career Change, Classmates, Community, Concentrations, Duke, Faculty, GATE, Global Business, Learning, Networking, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Professional Development, Strategy, Why Fuqua
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Super Term!
The past few weeks have been nice — the calm before the storm — before Term 6, the final term. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It might even be graduation, instead of a train … Continue reading
If I Can Do It, You Can Do It
I have a confession to make. I’m not Superwoman. Yes, I know: four kids, full time job, and getting my MBA from Duke. I’ve heard it all — I must be crazy, it’s impossible, I must never sleep, or that … Continue reading
Moving Through the Program — Literally
It has been a hectic month! I moved two weeks ago, during our Term 4 final exam period, from NC to NJ. I’m still commuting back and forth to NC for work. At the same time, I’m looking for a … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Program Format, Student Life, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged About Fuqua, Alumni, Career Change, Classes, Family, Job Search, Leadership, On-campus Residencies, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Benefits, Program Format, Teams, Time Management, Transition, Work/Life Balance
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Resetting Expectations with My New Team
I sat nervously at the head of a long conference table as my direct reports filed into the room. We were in the largest room in the building and my group almost filled it. In the past, as an individual … Continue reading
Career Crunch Time
I came to Fuqua intent on making a career transition … but then the program began and I quickly let schoolwork, socializing with classmates, and my work/family responsibilities take precedent. Now, however, it’s crunch time! For those of us making … Continue reading
Unforeseen Benefits
About this time last year I was eagerly awaiting the start of my Weekend Executive MBA journey. A significant part of my excitement and anticipation involved not knowing what to expect and whether the hard work involved in applying, matriculating … Continue reading
Life, Love and the Pursuit of Craziness
After my class finished Term 3 finals, I used this blog as yet another reason to procrastinate on my all-out attack of the 20-pound FedEx box containing my Term 4 pre-reading! You see, before each term, all the academic prep … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Program Format, Student Life, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged Academic Prep, Applicable Knowledge, Career Change, Career Resources, Challenges, Classes, Classmates, Family, Job Search, Networking, Personal Insight, Professional Experience, Program Format, Quantitative, Resources, Transition, Why Fuqua, Work/Life Balance
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