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July 1, 2019Is an MBA Degree Losing Some of Its Appeal?
You might be tempted to think so given the rash of stories in the WSJ and higher education publications describing dwindling applications and the closing of full-time MBA programs. What gives? To be sure, higher education institutions are wrestling with competitive, cyclical, and secular issues that are coalescing to form the perfect storm. HBS Professor and best selling author Clay Christensen predicts that 50% of colleges and universities will close or merge within the next decade. A quick Google search yields a parade of private and public closure and merger announcements over the last three years.
Categories: MBA
May 14, 2019The Benefits of 'Giving' to Both the Receiver and the Giver
“Once there was a tree and she loved a boy,” begins Shel Silverstein in his book, The Giving Tree. And as its name suggests, the story is a tale about giving. The tree gives the boy her branches to swing from when he is bored, apples to sell when he needs money. She gives him her branches and trunk when he longs for a house and a boat, and even when she has nothing left to give, she gives her stump to sit on when he is old and tired and still, “the tree was happy.” Probably the first book that taught us about the wonderful act of ‘giving,’ this children’s book still continues to enlighten children and adults alike about generosity and the benefits that come with it. Just like the tree and the boy, millions of people have already been well acquainted with the gesture of giving and receiving, and the satisfaction and enjoyment that comes with being on the receiving end of this age-old custom. However, surprising as it might be, new studies have shown that the benefits of giving are not only reaped by the gift receivers, but also by the giver themselves in terms of their health and happiness.
Categories: Mindfulness
November 9, 2018Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace
Diverse organizations such as Google, Aetna, Intel, the Seattle Seahawks and General Mills all have something in common. All of these companies provide mindfulness training to their employees. Mindfulness is an awareness of the present moment, without judgment—a noticing of what is arising. Since the workplace is more fast-paced and competitive than ever, many companies are increasingly turning towards the practice of mindfulness to help their employees deal with the stresses of the workplace environment.
Categories: Mindfulness
May 2, 2018Students Can Use Mindfulness Techniques during Finals for Focus and Stress Reduction
Finals week is coming and for students that means studying, writing papers, and feeling stressed. In fact, Mental Health America calls it “the most stressful time of the year for college students.” To combat this, students can do the obvious things like exercise to clear their head, eat a well-balanced diet for energy and brain power, and establish a to-do list with priorities.
Categories: Mindfulness
April 23, 2018Mindfulness in the Workplace
Research has shown that mindfulness in the workplace helps employees manage stress; and improve focus and the ability to work together. What is mindfulness? Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, non-judgmentally, in the present moment.”
Categories: Mindfulness
April 18, 2018Mindfulness, Not a Day at the Spa
In my classes, I often talk about how mindfulness and meditation are not spa-days. People sometimes arrive to a meditation with the expectation that I will make them happy with magic meditative guidance. Apologetically I inform them that this is not the practice of meditation.
Categories: Mindfulness
November 30, 2017Fake News: MBA programs are in the midst of an existential crisis!
There’s been a rash of articles recently talking about the demise of an MBA degree but before removing those hallowed letters from your resume or enrolling in a Master’s of Fine Arts program instead, read this.
To be clear, much is happening in the MBA world, and not all of it is good news for higher education providers. It’s true that a half dozen or so programs have either closed or are considering closing their full-time MBA programs. Wake Forrest and Virginia Tech shook the industry years ago with closure announcements and, more recently, the University of Wisconsin unveiled plans to end its full-time MBA program only to retreat from its decision after an uproar from their alumni. Many other schools are no longer planning for the growth of their full-time MBA programs.
Categories: MBA
October 11, 2017Stop the world. I want to get off.
Unplugging is a familiar refrain among today’s professionals, yet few know how to accomplish it or why it’s so important. When disconnecting isn’t an option, many professionals substitute small respites with friends and family. Millennials maintain that work-life balance is non-negotiable when considering a new job but then struggle to balance the demands of their budding careers with their desires for a standard of living nurtured in a period of economic prosperity. While work-at-home jobs are the poster child of family-friendly HR policies, finding the right work-life balance has long been key to personal and professional fulfillment.
Categories: MBA
September 25, 2017The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
Among the most valued credential for today’s aspiring business professional is feeling comfortable in your own skin. And yet when you look at the core courses of an MBA program, you’re hard-pressed to find a required class on emotional intelligence, collaboration, creativity, or leadership. To be sure, soft skill courses have long been a staple of second-year electives, but their importance has never been greater.
Categories: MBA
September 21, 2017Bragging Rights
When students returned to campus this fall they were greeted by the news that Ramapo College ranked as the top Public College in NJ and third among all colleges and universities in the state, behind Princeton University and Stevens Institute of Technology. While this news is no surprise to our alumni, it’s nice to have the official designation, courtesy of College Choice’s 2017 annual survey of the Best Colleges in NJ.
Categories: MBA
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