It was July 18 when my MBA journey started. I still had the World Cup hangover when I arrived in Spain (or Catalunya for some). Barcelona was taken by the magic and warmth of the summer. After a few days settling down, I met the first group of the IESE Class of 2016. Together we…
I love having the power of connecting people and seeing that there’s potential for a new friendship, a new business idea, or even a future job opportunity. When it comes to the virtual world, it gets a bit trickier and even more so when instead of introducing one person, you have to introduce an entire…
After a couple of weeks in Barcelona, you’ll soon discover that Plaça de Catalunya is where many of the key features of the Catalan city converge. Plaça de Catalunya is a large and centrally located plaza. It is the structural heart of Barcelona. Yet beyond its Southern European grandeur, it subtly hints at the intangibles…
It is my pleasure to welcome you to IESE’s Full-Time MBA Blog! Some time ago, we began thinking of ways to better engage with prospective students and members of the IESE MBA community and came up with an exciting idea: why not create a blog that brings together the voices of current students, faculty, staff…
Most people invest in an MBA program because they are looking for some form of change in their careers. Students’ expectations can include changing sectors, functions, location, or even a combination of all three. Some students are also looking to build on their managerial skills in order to take them to the next level. Either…