Blog for Masters & MBAs | EADA
  • The EADA Experience
  • Alumni Stories
  • Life in Barcelona
  • Admissions & Financing
No Result
View All Result
Blog for Masters & MBAs | EADA
  • The EADA Experience
  • Alumni Stories
  • Life in Barcelona
  • Admissions & Financing
No Result
View All Result
Masters & MBAs | EADA
No Result
View All Result

My experience on my Chosen Path of Development

August 14, 2017
in The EADA Experience
0 0
Home The EADA Experience
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedIn
MBA graduate Isabella Steyer-Mader from Austria with programme director Ella Boniuk.
MBA graduate Isabella Steyer-Mader from Austria with programme director Ella Boniuk.

Choosing the Path of Development (PoD) was an important decision for me, so I took my time evaluating the options. As I already had a background in digital marketing, I chose to do another Path of Development: Global Innovation Management. Having worked in the startup industry before, I had had the chance to witness how technology and disruptive innovation can change industries and even create whole new economies.

The Global Innovation Management PoD was a bit of a challenge in the beginning without an engineering or programming background due to the highly technical environment. What I learned first was that to be creative and to have an impact depends not only on a person’s technical background, but also on the openness to new ideas and the ability to transform them into something customers can value and utilise.

The trip to Bangalore, India opened my eyes to the needs in other parts of the world as well as the highly innovative projects that companies and startups are working on all over the world. The market power in a market like India is more than powerful. Success is not based on non-profit organisations, but rather competitive price and high quality products that meet necessities. The week in India made me realise how important it is for me personally to work and create for communities in need of products that fill basic needs here in Europe. The significance of the “give and take of price and quality” was a key learning point throughout the week in India.

As I was going through my PoD, I had a choice to make about my future: go to São Paulo, Brazil, or stay in Europe with a secure job close to all of my friends and family. The trip to India helped me choose the new adventure, experience more and see how business is done far from my own culture and country.

One of the most exciting weeks within the Global Innovation Management PoD was the challenge we were given to work for Telefónica; it brought a great deal of knowledge to our team. We had many ups and downs, but when we presented our project to Telefonica managers, we had the chance to show our work to an external client. We won best project for our pitch, making our team proud after working so hard.

The choice that you make for your PoD is important, as it will determine the focus and specialised learning of the last month of your MBA. Global Innovation Management is a great choice for anybody who wants to experience new things and learn something different from finance or marketing. It was the right choice for my own professional development, and I will incorporate my new knowledge into my next job working with startups in São Paulo.

The Final Project

The final project is a lot of work and it gives you the chance to apply what you have learned during the different stages of the MBA, with feedback on your work almost immediately. We started forming our team early, even before an idea had fully evolved. The team is important, as I spent a lot of time with my team members. We had members from Colombia, Peru, Spain, Austria and Jordan. It was an amazing opportunity to work with people from so many countries on the project/business plan. I was very lucky and I could not have asked to be part of a better team.

The best part of the final project is the team and the chance to work on a real-life project. The final project is carried out over nearly the whole MBA, and the feedback includes an evaluation of the feasibility of the project. We went through many stages, from identifying the original idea for the project to brainstorming and pivoting. When it came to the different areas of expertise, we started forming smaller groups. This gave us the opportunity to work in our specialised area with another group member.

With the help of our tutor we were able to develop a solid idea and plan the actual business idea. The meetings with the tutor were a big help throughout the year to align our work and stay on track in the frame of the constantly evolving ideas. Together with the meetings, the interim presentations of the different topics made sure we stayed focused throughout the year. After the feedback from the interim presentations, we started working on the final pitch. The last two weeks quite challenging, with constant meetings, writing the report, building a 15-minute PowerPoint and preparing for the 45-minute Q&A from the tribunal. The final pitch was presented in front of the whole class and a tribunal of experts and investors in the EADEA-Residential Training Campus.

The day of the final pitch, we were excited, and of course, nervous. The teams had been working towards this moment almost the whole year. The final pitch is very important, as it demonstrates your (and your team’s) abilities to external business experts, as well as showing how hard you have been working throughout the year. It is really amazing to see the presentations of the classmates with whom you have been sharing a year of intense work and classes. The presentations made me realise the high quality of the professionals in our class.

Writing the business plan for the final project made me realise how important it was to have a team to count on and to learn from daily. Our team consisted of culturally diverse members, which made the experience even more enriching. Getting to know the different cultures and personalities over the course of the project was as important as the business knowledge gained.

The final presentation also marked the end of the MBA experience. Now we are all ready to leave Barcelona and EADA, but the experience and the satisfaction of completing the MBA remains with us, as well as the friendships developed over the course of the year.

About the Author

Isabella Steyer-Mader is a graduate of the International MBA class of 2017. Isabella received the Sport Elite Scholarship and here she shares how the Global Innovation Management specialisation helped develop her professional plans post-graduation.

Related

Tags: International MBA
ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Internationalisation and expansion in Greece

Next Post

EADA’s Master in Management (MiM), among the best masters worldwide in 2017

Related Posts

Designing a sustainable room for Hilton with Alexandra Berendes
The EADA Experience

Designing a sustainable room for Hilton with Alexandra Berendes

April 7, 2021

...

Piet Ceuppens, ready to shape the future of the Pharma & Biotech industry
The EADA Experience

Piet Ceuppens, ready to shape the future of the Pharma & Biotech industry

March 25, 2021

...

Next Post
EADA’s Master in Management (MiM), among the best masters worldwide in 2017

EADA’s Master in Management (MiM), among the best masters worldwide in 2017

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Languages

  • enEnglish
  • esEspañol

Tags

CFA Institute Digital EADA Careers Entrepreneurship & startups Events Exchange programme Executive MBA Finance From our faculty Innovation International business trips International MBA Leadership LeadTech Global Executive MBA Master in Digital Business (DMBA ISDI-Leadership EADA) Master in Finance Master in FinTech & Business Analytics Master in Management Master in Marketing Master in Pharma & Biotech Management Master in Sustainable Business & Innovation Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management Negotiation Rankings real case study Sustainability Technology

Instagram

  •     With my current experience in the field of business and technology solutions at Capgemini  I wish to expand my knowledge in the area of business consulting and turn my focus towards strategic business development and management  as my overall career goal is to pursue a profession as a consultant in an international environment    With EADA  I see the opportunity to stand out in today   s fiercely competitive marketplace through practical methodologies  applied case studies and the adhering leadership development programme  but certainly also through the name of the educational institution          Maximilian is a world citizen  from Germany  he had studied in the Netherlands and Hungary   and has spent a year living and working in South East Asia  Australia and New Zeland  With a strong focus in technology  innovation and consulting  he has experience in Capgemini as well as smaller companies   We can t wait to see him around campus this week
  •               A warm welcome to the International Master class of 2020-21 with participants from more than 50 nationalities  The 5 kick-off presentations -1 for each programme- took place yesterday in the Barcelona City Centre Campus        EADA Dean Jordi Diaz praised the students for challenging themselves to undertake their master s in today s uncertain times   Strategy is not what you say  but what you do         Jaume Bonet  Master in Finance Director  quoted Jamie Dimon  CEO of J  P  Morgan   There is a book being written on each of you   As Bonet told new participants   this year is not about education  it is about transformation  It is in your hands to write a successful chapter         Welcome to the EADA Community       EADAInternationalMasters  EADAImmersiveLearning  wherebusinesspeoplegrow   WeAreEADA  WeCareEADA  EADABarcelona  MuchBetterWithEADA  KickcoffMasters  EADACommunity
  •        I am excited for my master   s programme in the city centre of Barcelona and can   t wait to immerse myself not only in the Spanish culture  but in cultures from all around the world in class  I am looking forward to getting to know my fellow classmates and learning more about marketing          Vladislava is from Russia and holds a Bachelor   s in Finance  Her dream is to become an expert in Marketing able to complete complex  non-standard tasks in a creative way  Doing her master   s in Barcelona will be her second international academic experience  as she previously studied abroad in the U S    We can t wait to welcome her on campus next week     eadamasters  WhereBusinessPeopleGrow
  •               EADA s International MBA kicked off today in a hybrid format with participants both in class and connected online  Participants from 23 nationalities started this unique experience that will not only transform them in a professional way but also on a professional level        There were mixed emotions from participants on their first day feeling excited  happy and nervous at the same time  They had the opportunity to get to know each other on a Walking Tour around Barcelona a few days ago       Welcome to the EADA Community     EADAInternationalMBA  eadaimmersivelearning  wherebusinesspeoplegrow  EADABarcelona  WeAreEADA  EADAmasters  WeCareEADA
  •     I would like to make an impact in everything I do  Our world has seen inventions enough for three generations but not found a proper way to use them in day to day life  I would also like to make industries in my community green eco-friendly industries  The concept of recycling has been in my mind for a long time  We only focus on creating a product and sometimes on its impact on the environment but we do not consider the resources that are used to make them       Rokesh is an Aerospace Engineer from India  Keen Yoga enthusiast  he has won various prizes at state level for back bending and balancing  He is looking forward to meeting fellow EADA students who share his passion for sustainability    We can t wait to welcome him on campus in the fall      eadamasters  wherebusinesspeoplegrow
  • Some Masters and MBA students came on campus today for the last Welcome activity before the programmes kick off in a few days   Our relocation partner  studentfybcn came on campus to give plenty of useful tips to settle in Barcelona  housing  transportation  phone services  trips and networking activities  Everything to make the most of Barcelona experience  We then followed with a tour of the campus    We are happy to meet you guys in person and see how the campus is filled up with students from all around the world  Looking forward to meeting all the 2020 21 Masters and MBA students about to arrive   The countdown for the beginning of the year starts    Get ready for an exciting journey of personal and professional development    WeAreEada  WhereBusinessPeopleGrow
  • Our International Master in Management at EADA has moved up 9 places to  32 in the world by the Financial Times Ranking 2020     In addition  EADA has also achieved 98  in Employability  Career Service and Aims Achieved and  1 in  Marketing teaching   4 in  CorporateStrategy  10 in  GeneralManagement  We would like to congratulate the whole team and in particular James Haigh  Jordi Diaz and Nigel Hyges  who have been the directors of the Master in Management during different stages from the beginning of the programme   Many thanks to our great team of admissions  faculty  careers and alumni     weareeada  financialtimesranking
  •     Sustainability and social consciousness are two of the most relevant topics today  and I am more than excited to discuss the challenges and opportunities at hand with like-minded  innovative thinking classmates at EADA   Kristina is from Germany and will start the International Master in Sustainable Business   Innovation at EADA this fall  Complementing her studies at EADA  Kristina holds the position of Community Director at 180 Degrees Consulting Barcelona  the world   s largest consultancy for non-profits   social enterprises         See link in bio  We can t wait to welcome her on campus in the fall     weareeada  eadamasters
  •     Pursuing the International Master in Tourism   Hospitality Management at EADA relates to my goals in many ways - it will allow me to develop the skills I need to succeed and to meet inspiring people I can share my passions and my ideas with              Emma is from Canada and holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration   with a specialisation in Management   International Affairs  As a teenager  she visited an ecolodge in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle and fell in love with this creative  resourceful and well-managed business  That day  it became clear to her that she  too  would one day have her own eco-responsible hotel somewhere in the world   We can t wait to welcome her on campus in the fall      eadamasters  weareeada
  • The EADA Experience
  • Alumni Stories
  • Life in Barcelona
  • Admissions & Financing

© 2019 EADA Business School.

No Result
View All Result
  • The EADA Experience
  • Alumni Stories
  • Life in Barcelona
  • Admissions & Financing

© 2019 EADA Business School.

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In