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South Africa - Discovery Expedition
It has been almost a month since I last blogged! I must say, the break was so good, I long for it again... Anyway, things are now better and more human than the first six months. We actually plan our...
View ArticleNespresso & Career Search
The International Consulting Projects (ICPs) are well under way. I am working with Nespresso, which is a 5 min walk west of campus. Pretty sweet huh! Being close has its perks, since we can get...
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Calm in uncertainty
It is down to the last 2 weeks of ICPs and we will then start the last stretch of electives. At this point, offers have been starting to come in for some and for most, it's still a wait and see game....
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Sowing the seeds...
... of a career! It is an apt metaphor as I continue to navigate the world of jobs and find one that fits. I must say it continues to be an amazing experience of connecting and talking to people. It IS...
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IMDeception - Private showing
To commemorate the year, I have put together a short film that spoofs different movies with an IMD spin.
View ArticleGraduation Ceremony Speaker
It's official! I will be the graduation speaker for the class of 2011 IMD MBA on December 2nd. May my creative juices start flowing!Feel free to give me some ideas as well. Cheers!A hilarious yet...
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A journey ends and a new one begins
Last Friday was our graduation and we had a blast. I had an absolutely fantastic time delivering our graduation speech on behalf of the class and the party at the Beau Rivage was such a good time. It...
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Check out the speech on Vimeo!IMD - Graduation speech from Howie Chan on Vimeo.
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One last graduation!
Art! We dug deep into our sub-conscious and painted... Graduation procession Awaiting our diplomasCha-ching! Howie Chan, MBASavoring the spotlightDoing my best for my class (IMD MBA 2011)No more IMD...
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The best spa... ever!
I admit, I am not the guru of spas and I am not one that frequents them either. But this particular bath that is found in the middle of no where in Vals is simply phenomenal. Anyone that visits...
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Transition period
Between graduation and starting my new gig is a time to relax and spend some time with the family. Alison and I were lucky to ham it up with Grandma Millie, our old neighbor Sonja, Uncle Steve, Aunt...
View ArticleLast MBA Journal Entry...
Here it is! My last contribution to Bloomberg BusinessWeek. I must say, they are really easy to work with and the since the IMD timelines are different from traditional business schools, I also enjoy...
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Threes...
I have been working for Philips in the Netherlands for 3 weeks.We live on the 3rd floor in an apartment in the center of Eindhoven.In 3 days, we finally get our brand new bicycles!It is probably going...
View ArticleStaying the course
After the MBA, you start to get back into the "real" world. What does that really mean? It really means that our convictions will constantly be tested and we will face the temptation to go back to our...
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I have finally put together a video on our 4-day trip to nikoi island off the coast of Singapore. It is a place to relax, recharge and basically do nothing but endulge in some peace and quiet. The...
View ArticleConcreteness
One of the principles of a sticky story is being "Concrete" and I think it is an understated principle. From the book "Made to Stick", there are six basic principles that are discussed and I think they...
View ArticleGEM #7
Made to Stick is an insightful read and offers up simple rules to follow when you want an idea to "stick" with your audience. As someone that pays attention to getting the most out of presentations, I...
View ArticleUnderstanding dynamics
One of the key differentiators of the IMD education is the focus on group dynamics and awareness on multiple levels. This has indeed made quite a positive impact on my life and has brought a routine of...
View ArticlePrepare for effectiveness
Every meeting that is planned requires what? Planning! The more number of people you have in the meeting, the more time it takes to prepare for effectiveness. A face to face may require jotting down...
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