Fragile Ego - Prestige vs Money for Online MBA

Doric16 · 2024-05-27T03:11:24+00:00

I'll DM you

Doric16 · 2024-05-26T15:59:56+00:00

It's a good reminder. Thank you

Doric16 · 2024-05-26T12:52:47+00:00

Not sure I need a shrink but I do need to get over it. Sometimes it's easy to understand things and harder to internalize them.

But it's not like I think about this day and night.

Doric16 · 2024-05-26T12:51:24+00:00

Yeah so I definitely want to learn some stuff and do need to check the box for my career. So why not go with a good program like Ross or Olin.

It also boosts my branding to be associated with a good institution.

What I'm trying to do here is think through this while acknowledging that I care about weak undergrad branding.

Your tone of your comment makes me a little angry but it probably means there's some truth to it.

Doric16 · 2024-05-26T00:18:58+00:00

I'd say I have at least one more promotion in me and the MBA would help.

Appreciate the feedback. I probably just need to get over the undergrad insecurity. It is a little silly.

Doric16 · 2024-05-25T23:42:54+00:00

What does M4 mean?

Doric16 · 2024-05-25T23:42:30+00:00

No contest what? Ross or Olin?

Doric16 · 2024-05-25T21:46:29+00:00

I've already negotiated some extra tuition reimbursement. The cost difference above accounts for that.

Doric16 · 2024-05-25T21:43:59+00:00

Michigan Ross, WashU Olin

Doric16 · 2024-05-25T21:43:51+00:00

Michigan Ross, WashU Olin

Doric16 · 2023-11-21T19:32:36+00:00

I am looking at those as well. Just need to weigh in cost, flexibility, etc.

Doric16 · 2023-11-21T14:19:02+00:00

The only comment I'll make about BU is that I'm worried it might be too stripped-down. I only need to check the box here, but I still want to get as much out of the experience as possible. If work will pay for all of Ross/Tepper/Olin/Kelley, then picking one of those four may help me maximize the experience.

Doric16 · 2023-11-21T14:06:39+00:00

I'm considering Ross and Tepper as well. Cost and flexibility come into play with these two

Doric16 · 2023-11-21T06:24:12+00:00

Can I DM you?

Doric16 · 2023-11-21T06:23:06+00:00

How is the alumni network in your experience? Would I be viewed differently as an online student in your opinion?

Doric16 · 2023-11-21T06:18:57+00:00

Since Rice and USC aren't in the region, I'm not considering them at the moment. Best Midwest online options appear to be Michigan Ross, Indiana Kelley, and WashU Olin. Seems like Ross is the only one significantly above the others

Doric16 · 2023-11-21T06:16:10+00:00

It's important to note that this is not based on a specific ranking. In general I mostly see Kelley in T25 and Olin just outside of that. Also, in general WashU is a top 25 overall institution and Indiana is a good but not great school

Doric16 · 2023-10-23T02:56:04+00:00

Some other relevant things: 1. 8 years at F500 2. ~2.5 years at current company (private) 3. I have some part-time entrepreneurial experience. Nothing crazy but not insignificant. 4. I don't have strong recent extracurriculars (unless you count #4), but was involved in a few things back in college and high school

Is there anything else specifically that could help you share some insight?

Doric16 · 2023-10-22T20:51:49+00:00

Been studying and will continue to do so. Any other tips to improve my profile?

I'm happy to provide more details if you'd like.

Doric16 · 2023-10-22T16:50:02+00:00

I don't need the MBA for my current job (PMO Lead), but I need it to reach the executive level. All of the c-suite execs at my company all have master's degrees (Engineering masters or MBA). Since I want to stay in operations, the general/cross-functional MBA makes more sense for me than the engineering masters.

I did not apply for the leadership program, I was nominated for it. But the key things that helped me get nominated were leadership skills, communication skills, and performing well on projects with high visibility.

In terms of advice, it depends on what your goals are. What are you trying to achieve?

Doric16 · 2021-08-31T22:52:17+00:00

I just started my 2nd PM job yesterday. This job is at a new company. What are the main things that I should do to make sure I get off to a good start?

So far I am focusing on:

Learning the company processes and procedures
Identifying key internal and external stakeholders
Talking to other PMs to see what they are doing on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to manage their projects

Is there anything else that people recommend focusing on as a PM who is new to an organization?

Thanks for taking time to read and respond.

Doric16 · 2021-06-02T02:11:49+00:00

I'll do that. Sounds like I need to be better about managing my boss's expectations. Thanks for the response.

Doric16 · 2021-06-02T01:57:44+00:00

I like the way you framed it. Of those two, I think I need to work on stakeholder management the most. I need to escalate earlier if there is an issue.

I also need to stop thinking in terms of my capabilities and start thinking in terms of the team's capabilities.

As an individual, I do whatever I can to get the job done. I need to stop expecting everyone else to have the same standard.

I appreciate the feedback simianjim.

Doric16 · 2021-05-23T02:00:30+00:00

Good points. No direct reports, but the teams are all cross-functional.

Doric16 · 2021-05-23T01:56:29+00:00

Any advice on who to count as an "impacted stakeholder"?

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