D. Cite at least one example of when your leadership had an impact on or changed a certain situation, and justify how an IE Master’s Degree program would help you to strengthen or improve this competence.
Prepared byAmol VarshneyFor IMBA Nov 2014 IntakeIE Business School
I had just completed my masters degree and was ready to
take on the responsibility of
managing a construction project
I had just completed my masters degree and was ready to
take on the responsibility of
managing a construction project
I had to lead the construction of a 10 storey hospital as
the project manager and was ready for
the challenge.
I had just completed my masters degree and was ready to
take on the responsibility of
managing a construction project
I had to lead the construction of a 10 storey hospital as
the project manager and was ready for
the challenge. I can do
this!
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted
Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..
Things are
looking good
Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..
Things are
looking good
Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5
But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..
Things are
looking good
Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6
But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..
Things are
looking good
Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6
But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!
Casting this slab was very difficult as the supporting scaffolding for this huge hanging portion would be 5 floors high!
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..
Things are
looking good
Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6
But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!
My employer was a relatively small company and had never executed a project of this kind.
Casting this slab was very difficult as the supporting scaffolding for this huge hanging portion would be 5 floors high!
In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..
Things are
looking good
Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6
But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!
My employer was a relatively small company and had never executed a project of this kind.
Nobody in the team had prior experience of accomplishing such a task!
Casting this slab was very difficult as the supporting scaffolding for this huge hanging portion would be 5 floors high!
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but
could also be a huge safety
hazard for my workers
This is the flagship project for my company.
If I don’t complete it on time, it could
hurt company’s credibility and future business
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but
could also be a huge safety
hazard for my workers
This is the flagship project for my company.
If I don’t complete it on time, it could
hurt company’s credibility and future business
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but
could also be a huge safety
hazard for my workers
But soon I get over my negative thoughts
This is the flagship project for my company.
If I don’t complete it on time, it could
hurt company’s credibility and future business
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but
could also be a huge safety
hazard for my workers
Come on Amol! You
have successfully completed a
lot of challenging tasks before.
But soon I get over my negative thoughts
This is the flagship project for my company.
If I don’t complete it on time, it could
hurt company’s credibility and future business
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but
could also be a huge safety
hazard for my workers
Come on Amol! You
have successfully completed a
lot of challenging tasks before.
But soon I get over my negative thoughtsYou have led a
team of 20 participants
as the Director to
win the inter college street
play
This is the flagship project for my company.
If I don’t complete it on time, it could
hurt company’s credibility and future business
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
You have led over 300
hostel residents as
house secretary to win the best
managed hostel trophy
Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but
could also be a huge safety
hazard for my workers
Come on Amol! You
have successfully completed a
lot of challenging tasks before.
But soon I get over my negative thoughtsYou have led a
team of 20 participants
as the Director to
win the inter college street
play
This is the flagship project for my company.
If I don’t complete it on time, it could
hurt company’s credibility and future business
Lots of things start to cloud
my mind
You have led over 300
hostel residents as
house secretary to win the best
managed hostel trophy
Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but
could also be a huge safety
hazard for my workers
Come on Amol! You
have successfully completed a
lot of challenging tasks before.
But soon I get over my negative thoughtsYou have led a
team of 20 participants
as the Director to
win the inter college street
play
Even if this task is complex and
challenging, you can definitely do
this!
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive
planning and systematic execution of the plans
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive
planning and systematic execution of the plans
So first I identified the resources required
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive
planning and systematic execution of the plans
So first I identified the resources required
Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities
to each team
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive
planning and systematic execution of the plans
So first I identified the resources required
Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities
to each team
I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on
the safety of my workers
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive
planning and systematic execution of the plans
So first I identified the resources required
Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities
to each team
I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on
the safety of my workers
So I, along with my team members, imparted
trainings to workers to make them aware of the
safety risks
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive
planning and systematic execution of the plans
So first I identified the resources required
Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities
to each team
I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on
the safety of my workers
So I, along with my team members, imparted
trainings to workers to make them aware of the
safety risks
We then worked arduously 24×7 and
closely monitor every single activity until
completion
After this self-motivation, I
was focused and determined to
achieve my goal
I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive
planning and systematic execution of the plans
So first I identified the resources required
Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities
to each team
I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on
the safety of my workers
So I, along with my team members, imparted
trainings to workers to make them aware of the
safety risks
We then worked arduously 24×7 and
closely monitor every single activity until
completion
We finally completed the construction of 6th floor
within deadline and without any recordable
injury
3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend
3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend
Amol, you are working in one
of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do
you want to do this MBA program?
3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend
Amol, you are working in one
of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do
you want to do this MBA program?
Well, one of the reasons is that it
will help me strengthen my
leadership skills
3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend
Amol, you are working in one
of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do
you want to do this MBA program?
Well, one of the reasons is that it
will help me strengthen my
leadership skills
How?
3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend
Amol, you are working in one
of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do
you want to do this MBA program?
Well, one of the reasons is that it
will help me strengthen my
leadership skills
How?
First of all, I will get to study in a completely
international environment with
students from all over the world. Sharing
ideas with such diverse group will broaden my
understanding of people and will later help me in managing international projects
The conversation continues…
The conversation continues…Also, by participating in
various clubs like IE Technology and Innovation club and IE Strategy club, I will be able to enhance my creativity which will help me in breaking away from
conventional ways of thinking to implement
innovative ideas
The conversation continues…Also, by participating in
various clubs like IE Technology and Innovation club and IE Strategy club, I will be able to enhance my creativity which will help me in breaking away from
conventional ways of thinking to implement
innovative ideas
Wow.. This
sounds interesti
ng
The conversation continues…Also, by participating in
various clubs like IE Technology and Innovation club and IE Strategy club, I will be able to enhance my creativity which will help me in breaking away from
conventional ways of thinking to implement
innovative ideas
Wow.. This
sounds interesti
ng
Yes, and day to day interaction with such a diverse
group will improve my communication
skills too
The conversation continues…
Hmm.. What else Amol?
The conversation continues…
Hmm.. What else Amol?
Also learning from industry leaders and top-notch
faculty at the MBA program will improve my knowledge
of the subject which will allow me to exercise keen judgment and professional
analytical skills to solve workplace problems
The conversation continues…
Hmm.. What else Amol?
Also learning from industry leaders and top-notch
faculty at the MBA program will improve my knowledge
of the subject which will allow me to exercise keen judgment and professional
analytical skills to solve workplace problems
I didn’t know there is so
much to learn!
The conversation continues…
Hmm.. What else Amol?
Also learning from industry leaders and top-notch
faculty at the MBA program will improve my knowledge
of the subject which will allow me to exercise keen judgment and professional
analytical skills to solve workplace problems
I didn’t know there is so
much to learn!
And not only this, I will also get a chance to interact
socially with other students, pursue my interests and enhance my leadership skills by participating in social clubs like Theater
club and Photography club
The conversation continues…
The conversation continues…
I think you have made an
excellent decision Amol. All the best for
your application
The conversation continues…
I think you have made an
excellent decision Amol. All the best for
your application
Thank you, my friend.
The conversation continues…
THANK YOU