Have you been thinking about getting your Master of Business Administration (MBA)? What are some of the benefits of obtaining an MBA. We’re joined by Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Black MBA Association, Shawn Graham, who brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership in her 30 years of experience leading global and national corporations in various industries. In today’s episode we’ll talk about the current MBA landscape and what this means for underrepresented employees. In addition, we’ll provide receipts on the current MBA pipeline and C-CRETS on the advantages of pursuing an MBA; before sharing how companies can build and expand their efforts to develop and recruit underrepresented employees.
This week on C-CRETS:
[7:12] Shawn shares her story and career journey
[13:23] Being risk-averse
[17:00] Being the ‘only’ and other challenges
[19:10] Stepping away from corporate America
[21:36] The executive leadership pipeline
[26:17] How NBMBAA supports black MBA graduates
[29:31] Inner confidence
[30:54] Receipts on the current MBA pipeline
[38:46] C-CRETS on the advantages of pursuing an MBA
[40:52] C-CRETS on how companies can build and expand their efforts to develop and recruit underrepresented employees
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Resources mentioned:
National Black MBA Association