After more than six years in the corporate world, starting my MBA last year felt like stepping into the unknown. Like many of my peers, I wanted to do it all—but I quickly realized that trying to juggle everything spreads you too thin. The real skill lies in making smart trade-offs: prioritizing what truly matters…
From Japan to the World – A Bold Initiative by IESE’s Japan Business Club Written by Taisuke Ojima and Naoyuki Mayumi, MBA 2025 Introduction Since arriving at IESE, we’ve been struck by how much global interest there is in Japanese culture – from sushi and anime to Toyota Production System. Over 100 classmates join our…
Hi Fernanda, thank you for taking the time to chat with us. Please tell us about yourself. What brought you to IESE and your current role at the ISL? What brought me to IESE was the possibility of bridging companies and the academic world so that knowledge has a significant and practical purpose. I’m a…
My participation in the Social Impact Consulting elective course was the highlight of my second-year MBA at IESE. While our curriculum is deeply rooted in case studies and class discussions, this course stood out for its immersive, hands-on approach and practical learning experiences. The Social Impact Consulting module taught by Professor Joan Jane had a…
Name: Sahaj Garg Nationality: Indian Pre-MBA: EY, technology consulting, Hong Kong Post-MBA: Siemens, controlling and finance assurance, Germany As I near the end of my IESE MBA, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible and transformative journey that the past two years have been. There is no down-time in the MBA and this taught me…