{"id":574,"date":"2024-01-01T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/?p=574"},"modified":"2023-12-31T10:06:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T10:06:02","slug":"reflecting-on-the-mental-roi-from-hbss-25th-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/2024\/01\/reflecting-on-the-mental-roi-from-hbss-25th-reunion\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflecting on the Mental ROI from HBS&#8217;s 25th Reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Returning from my 25th reunion at Harvard Business School (HBS), I was struck by the lasting mental return on investment (ROI) from my MBA experience. The reunion at Aldrich Hall, steeped in nostalgia, also reignited the invaluable analytical and decision-making skills fostered at HBS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Networking: A Deeper Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While HBS&#8217;s powerful network is well-acknowledged, the reunion reinforced the deeper value of the HBS education. Engaging with fellow alumni in a dynamic case discussion about Direct to Consumer (DTC) brands, I reconnected with the rigorous academic discipline that HBS instilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leveraging HBS Skills in Diverse Roles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My post-MBA journey, transitioning through various industries, underscores the versatility and adaptability gained from HBS. These skills have been crucial in my current role as an MBA admissions consultant, where I apply HBS&#8217;s mental models and frameworks to guide applicants effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Term Impact of an HBS Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending a session on the future of the MBA program, I saw HBS&#8217;s ongoing commitment to relevance and value. The mental ROI from the HBS MBA extends well beyond academic years, enhancing professional and personal endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reflection from the HBS reunion highlights the enduring impact of an MBA from a premier institution like HBS, transcending the conventional metrics of success.<br>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/poetsandquants.com\/2023\/12\/21\/reflections-from-my-25th-harvard-business-school-reunion-the-mental-roi\/?pq-category=business-school-news\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Returning from my 25th reunion at Harvard Business School (HBS), I was struck by the lasting mental return on investment (ROI) from my MBA experience. 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