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Time Management: lesson one in an MBA program
By Jason Cunningham
Nov 28, 2011 - 7:21:18 AM
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Currently, I am moving closer to the end of my first semester in graduate business school. It has been a rewarding experience. I have spent many days and nights reading chapters of textbooks and completing homework assignments. I have met people from around the globe, participated in fascinating classroom discussions, and become a better teammate within three months. However, if I can tell you anything about graduate business school, the most important lesson you will learn is how to improve your time management skills.
Keeping things in focus
In graduate business school, you will read daily and have several assignments due each week. It is not uncommon to have multiple assignments due on the same day. Remember, the goal of any program is to prepare you for your future endeavors, both professionally and socially. Each graduate business school will have its own set of core and elective MBA courses as well as events geared towards networking with other students, alumni and campus recruiters. Therefore you should not be surprised that work-life balance is a term you will probably hear repeated throughout your MBA studies, both from professors and recruiters. Not only must you work hard, but also you must socialize with others.
Creating a daily schedule in Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar can be extremely helpful. On any given day, you may have three classes as well as two to three meetings to attend. These meeting may be for a club that you have joined or for a group class assignment that you must complete. Coordination of schedules is another reason why using a calendar with reminders is so important; you may consider having your calendar sent to your smartphone. Never forget; time is your most important commodity in an MBA program. If you can manage your time wisely, you can get to bed early on some week days.
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