Welcome to series three of In The Know. Over the course of this academic year, we will continue to discuss the latest career advice like the future of the workplace and inside the mind of a recruiter while also covering many leadership insights featuring episodes on business in the Middle East and managing generation Z.
To kick off series three, we are joined by our Associate Dean of Degree Programmes, Katy Montgomery, as we look to build on the start of a new academic year and share what the future looks like for business education.

The Future of Business Education - ITK#24

INSEAD’s student life is diverse and transformational. A cultural melting pot of experiences that triggers students to re-shape their perceived reality beyond the classroom; from sports activities to unforgettable travel experiences, or from cheerful parties to intimate heartfelt dinners.

GUESTS:

Jad ANTOUN MBA'21D

MBA Student, versatile problem solver, interested in Sustainable Innovation and Strategy. 5 Years Experience in a vareiety of Operations and Manufacturing roles. Passion for Consumer Goods and People Management.

Shruti MAHESHWARI MBA’21D

Results-driven go-to-market strategist that is passionate about technology and global leadership. I grew from Sales Executive to a Global Director with Lightspeed HQ, a SaaS POS provider that experienced employee growth of 100 – 1500 employees, 9 acquisitions, $347M in funding and went public on TSX and NYSE.

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00:00 - Career backgrounds and what brought you to this point in your careers?

02:41: The main motivation for wanting to partake in the MBA programme at INSEAD as compared to other schools.  What factors figured most prominently into your decision of where to attend? 

04:09 - What are some of the preparations you made before coming to INSEAD, and would you have any tips for future MBA students thinking about applying?

06:37 - Challenges faced and how did you overcome them 

09:38 -  What would you say your week usually looks like as an MBA student at INSEAD? 

13:28 -   Most exciting moments about being in the MBA programme 

16:54 -   What are some of the things you did to occupy your free time in either campus? 

20:40 - What would you say the classroom experience was like and your interactions with the professors? 

24:15 - Were involved in any leadership opportunities while pursuing the MBA? And what was the experience like to be part of that?

28:28 - How would you describe the INSEAD MBA culture? 

31:28 - What do you think is your most valuable or differentiating contribution to the Class of December 2021? 

34:00 - If you had to summarise your experience at INSEAD in three words or less, what would it be?

The Life and Experience of an INSEAD MBA Student - Student Life Feature - ITK#25

Technology change and innovation affect every domain of business, changing the face of the industry at an accelerating pace. With the start of a new year, it is often customary to look to the future and try and plan how we can become a better version of ourselves. To help share insights on the future we held a discussion with an INSEAD MBA alumnus who has dedicated his professional life to engineering, the global economy and futuristic fields like transhumanism and life extension. Join us as we discuss the future of work, life, innovation and mindsets.

GUESTS:
José Luis Cordeiro is a Venezuelan-Spanish engineer, economist, futurist, and transhumanist, who has worked in different areas including economic development, international relations, and life extension. José is an international fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, vicechair of HumanityPlus, and director of The Millennium Project and graduated from the INSEAD MBA programme in 1991.

The World of Tomorrow - Possibilities & Opportunities - ITK#26

If you're a mother-to-be considering pursuing an MBA, or if you're already in the midst of your MBA programme and expecting a baby, today's episode is for you. 

Our guest for this episode is Kemi Ogunlesi from the MBA'21D cohort, and she shared her experience of getting pregnant with her second child during the course of her INSEAD MBA.

Kemi gives some tips on how to manage both pregnancy and an MBA programme successfully. Being a student while expecting a newborn can be challenging, but as Kemi shares it's definitely doable with the right planning and support system in place.

Our Guest Today 
Kemi Ogunlesi MBA 21'D

Kemi is an Operations Management professional with a background in Engineering and eight years of experience delivering complex technical projects in the offshore drilling industry to drive peak operational performance.

Balancing an MBA and Pregnancy - Student Life Feature - ITK#27

Are you curious about what the future of work might look like? You're not alone. Many people are wondering how work will change in years to come. Some believe that we'll see more jobs in fields related to technology and science. Others believe that work will become more flexible, with more people working from home or remotely. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the best skills to ensure we are ready for the future of the workplace and the importance of pursuing purpose.

Our Guest Today

Lisa Barrett MBA'13J

Lisa has been working at the forefront of learning and digital innovation for 20+ years. After more than a decade as a leader in some of the most innovative education transformation organizations in the United States (TNTP, TFA), and spent the last 10 years at the highest levels of the British government, to the leadership of organizations redefining what is possible through education and technology (Coursera, Multiverse). Lisa Graduated from INSEAD as part of the MBA’13J Cohort.

Back to the Future of Work - ITK#28

As one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world.

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