Friday, October 1, 2010

Contributions

Customize for each school, but you can brainstorm contributions to fit the following situations

1. Daily contributions
  • in classes
  • in study groups

2. In special programs
  • study trips
  • consulting projects

3. As an alumn


Contribution Matrix

AspectKeywords: Verbs and AdjectivesProfessional Example(s)Personal Example(s)Application to MBA Life: DailyApplication to MBA Life: Special Application to MBA Life: Post-MBA (alumnus)
CONTEXT
Where?
When?


  • Class
  • Study group
  • Special Project Team
  • Case Study Competition
  • Business Plan Competition
  • Marketing Competition
  • Event
  • Conference
  • Study Trip
  • Alumni network
  • Recruiting activities for school (school-specific events, MBA Tour, School Panels)
What?
Role


  • Expert / Leader
  • Organizer / Facilitator
  • Enthusiastic Beginner
  • Expert / Leader
  • Organizer / Facilitator
  • Enthusiastic Beginner
  • Expert / Leader
  • Organizer / Facilitator
  • Enthusiastic Beginner
Physicality





Head
analytical (mind)




how strength helps you contribute to classmates
Hands
technical (hands)






Heart
interpersonal (heart)







Best Tips / Hints / Tools for brainstorming contributions
http://www.delicious.com/admissions/brainstorming_contribution


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-Updated by Vince on 14 March 2012

 

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