Yesterday’s classes featured two prominent Rice alumni. In Entrepreneurship we covered John Doerr (class of ’73 and ’74), one of the world’s most influential venture capitalists. Later, in an etiquette class, we saw pictures of Jim Turley (class of ’77 and ’78), the Global Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young, who apparently knows howContinue reading “Rice at IMD”
Author Archives: Bryan Guido Hassin
Bring It On!
Yesterday I was the guest writer for IMD’s MBA Diary. My entry was as follows: Exams are done! I know there have already been two diary entries on this subject but it is impactful enough that I believe a third is warranted. The exams, even those in the subjects that I would consider my strongContinue reading “Bring It On!”
Why Would an American Study an MBA in Europe?
I was recently interviewed by Business Week for an article about European business schools and how they are attracting more and more American talent. The full article is here; my quotes are on behind a paywall under the IMD section: Bryan Hassin, a 28-year-old student, had worked nearly seven years at Houston-based technology consulting firmContinue reading “Why Would an American Study an MBA in Europe?”
Yay, Sports!
Blogger’s note: I no longer use the term “Redskins” but am leaving my prior references intact in the spirit of learning. Although I should really be studying for Finance, I must pause and say a few words about my favorite sports teams. Today I wore an old Washington Redskins t-shirt, which reminded me that IContinue reading “Yay, Sports!”
Two Fifths Down, Three Fifths to Go
Some friends back home make fun of the way I frequently divide things into fifths: probabilities, progress, alcoholic beverages . . . anything. Well today my pro-fifthism is justified as we are 40% done with our Mod I final exams. LPO went well yesterday as we analyzed a very interesting case about leading change inContinue reading “Two Fifths Down, Three Fifths to Go”
1983
Jimmy Buffett isn’t the only music to which I’ve been listening; my march through the American pop charts continues and I just finished 1983. Although the number one song was by the Police (Boooooooo!), close on its heels were “Billie Jean,” “Flashdance,” “Down Under,” “Beat It,” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” Not bad! OtherContinue reading “1983”
I Think I’m Allergic To Accounting
Today’s weather was just about perfect: 60-65 degrees F and not a cloud in the sky. It was just the type of day that reminds me of sipping Brunello all afternoon on some beautiful terrazza in Florence. For that matter, it was just the type of day that motivates me to sip wine all afternoonContinue reading “I Think I’m Allergic To Accounting”
IMD Information Sessions
For my readers who are considering an MBA in their futures, I am pleased to announce that IMD will be holding information sessions around the world over the next two months. If you would like to learn more about the school, the participants, the program, the application process, Lausanne, or anything else, I strongly encourageContinue reading “IMD Information Sessions”
Happy Easter!
After an incredible dinner in Lausanne to start off the Easter vacation, Day 1 in Lugano was excellent and we’re now embarking on Day 2. Pictures of the journey so far are in my FaceBook album. I wish everyone peace, love, and deviled eggs on this Easter Sunday!
I’m Hungry Like the Wolf
A major objective of our Leadership stream is to understand better the role our subconscious minds play in everything we do. One tool we use is dream analysis since the content of dreams is subconscious. I have been keeping a dream log for the past two months, waking up in the middle of the night,Continue reading “I’m Hungry Like the Wolf”