D. Cite at least one example of when your leadership had an impact on or changed a certain situation, and justify how an IE Master’s Degree program would help you to strengthen or improve this competence.

Prepared byAmol VarshneyFor IMBA Nov 2014 IntakeIE Business School

I had just completed my masters degree and was ready to

take on the responsibility of

managing a construction project

I had just completed my masters degree and was ready to

take on the responsibility of

managing a construction project

I had to lead the construction of a 10 storey hospital as

the project manager and was ready for

the challenge.

I had just completed my masters degree and was ready to

take on the responsibility of

managing a construction project

I had to lead the construction of a 10 storey hospital as

the project manager and was ready for

the challenge. I can do

this!

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted

Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..

Things are

looking good

Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..

Things are

looking good

Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5

But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..

Things are

looking good

Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6

But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..

Things are

looking good

Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6

But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!

Casting this slab was very difficult as the supporting scaffolding for this huge hanging portion would be 5 floors high!

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..

Things are

looking good

Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6

But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!

My employer was a relatively small company and had never executed a project of this kind.

Casting this slab was very difficult as the supporting scaffolding for this huge hanging portion would be 5 floors high!

In the next 8 months, 5 floors of the hospital were casted Hmm..

Things are

looking good

Floor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 5Floor 6

But wait! Sixth floor was 1.5 times the size of the floors below!

My employer was a relatively small company and had never executed a project of this kind.

Nobody in the team had prior experience of accomplishing such a task!

Casting this slab was very difficult as the supporting scaffolding for this huge hanging portion would be 5 floors high!

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but

could also be a huge safety

hazard for my workers

This is the flagship project for my company.

If I don’t complete it on time, it could

hurt company’s credibility and future business

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but

could also be a huge safety

hazard for my workers

This is the flagship project for my company.

If I don’t complete it on time, it could

hurt company’s credibility and future business

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but

could also be a huge safety

hazard for my workers

But soon I get over my negative thoughts

This is the flagship project for my company.

If I don’t complete it on time, it could

hurt company’s credibility and future business

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but

could also be a huge safety

hazard for my workers

Come on Amol! You

have successfully completed a

lot of challenging tasks before.

But soon I get over my negative thoughts

This is the flagship project for my company.

If I don’t complete it on time, it could

hurt company’s credibility and future business

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but

could also be a huge safety

hazard for my workers

Come on Amol! You

have successfully completed a

lot of challenging tasks before.

But soon I get over my negative thoughtsYou have led a

team of 20 participants

as the Director to

win the inter college street

play

This is the flagship project for my company.

If I don’t complete it on time, it could

hurt company’s credibility and future business

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

You have led over 300

hostel residents as

house secretary to win the best

managed hostel trophy

Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but

could also be a huge safety

hazard for my workers

Come on Amol! You

have successfully completed a

lot of challenging tasks before.

But soon I get over my negative thoughtsYou have led a

team of 20 participants

as the Director to

win the inter college street

play

This is the flagship project for my company.

If I don’t complete it on time, it could

hurt company’s credibility and future business

Lots of things start to cloud

my mind

You have led over 300

hostel residents as

house secretary to win the best

managed hostel trophy

Casting this slab would not only be a big challenge but

could also be a huge safety

hazard for my workers

Come on Amol! You

have successfully completed a

lot of challenging tasks before.

But soon I get over my negative thoughtsYou have led a

team of 20 participants

as the Director to

win the inter college street

play

Even if this task is complex and

challenging, you can definitely do

this!

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive

planning and systematic execution of the plans

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive

planning and systematic execution of the plans

So first I identified the resources required

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive

planning and systematic execution of the plans

So first I identified the resources required

Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities

to each team

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive

planning and systematic execution of the plans

So first I identified the resources required

Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities

to each team

I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on

the safety of my workers

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive

planning and systematic execution of the plans

So first I identified the resources required

Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities

to each team

I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on

the safety of my workers

So I, along with my team members, imparted

trainings to workers to make them aware of the

safety risks

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive

planning and systematic execution of the plans

So first I identified the resources required

Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities

to each team

I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on

the safety of my workers

So I, along with my team members, imparted

trainings to workers to make them aware of the

safety risks

We then worked arduously 24×7 and

closely monitor every single activity until

completion

After this self-motivation, I

was focused and determined to

achieve my goal

I realized that that the key to success of such difficult projects is a step wise approach involving extensive

planning and systematic execution of the plans

So first I identified the resources required

Then I divided the work in teams and assigned specific responsibilities

to each team

I knew that in quest of meeting the deadline, I cannot compromise on

the safety of my workers

So I, along with my team members, imparted

trainings to workers to make them aware of the

safety risks

We then worked arduously 24×7 and

closely monitor every single activity until

completion

We finally completed the construction of 6th floor

within deadline and without any recordable

injury

3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend

3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend

Amol, you are working in one

of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do

you want to do this MBA program?

3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend

Amol, you are working in one

of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do

you want to do this MBA program?

Well, one of the reasons is that it

will help me strengthen my

leadership skills

3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend

Amol, you are working in one

of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do

you want to do this MBA program?

Well, one of the reasons is that it

will help me strengthen my

leadership skills

How?

3 years later I decide to apply for the International MBA program at IE Business School and am having a chat with my friend

Amol, you are working in one

of the best companies of the world and getting paid well. Why do

you want to do this MBA program?

Well, one of the reasons is that it

will help me strengthen my

leadership skills

How?

First of all, I will get to study in a completely

international environment with

students from all over the world. Sharing

ideas with such diverse group will broaden my

understanding of people and will later help me in managing international projects

The conversation continues…

The conversation continues…Also, by participating in

various clubs like IE Technology and Innovation club and IE Strategy club, I will be able to enhance my creativity which will help me in breaking away from

conventional ways of thinking to implement

innovative ideas

The conversation continues…Also, by participating in

various clubs like IE Technology and Innovation club and IE Strategy club, I will be able to enhance my creativity which will help me in breaking away from

conventional ways of thinking to implement

innovative ideas

Wow.. This

sounds interesti

ng

The conversation continues…Also, by participating in

various clubs like IE Technology and Innovation club and IE Strategy club, I will be able to enhance my creativity which will help me in breaking away from

conventional ways of thinking to implement

innovative ideas

Wow.. This

sounds interesti

ng

Yes, and day to day interaction with such a diverse

group will improve my communication

skills too

The conversation continues…

Hmm.. What else Amol?

The conversation continues…

Hmm.. What else Amol?

Also learning from industry leaders and top-notch

faculty at the MBA program will improve my knowledge

of the subject which will allow me to exercise keen judgment and professional

analytical skills to solve workplace problems

The conversation continues…

Hmm.. What else Amol?

Also learning from industry leaders and top-notch

faculty at the MBA program will improve my knowledge

of the subject which will allow me to exercise keen judgment and professional

analytical skills to solve workplace problems

I didn’t know there is so

much to learn!

The conversation continues…

Hmm.. What else Amol?

Also learning from industry leaders and top-notch

faculty at the MBA program will improve my knowledge

of the subject which will allow me to exercise keen judgment and professional

analytical skills to solve workplace problems

I didn’t know there is so

much to learn!

And not only this, I will also get a chance to interact

socially with other students, pursue my interests and enhance my leadership skills by participating in social clubs like Theater

club and Photography club

The conversation continues…

The conversation continues…

I think you have made an

excellent decision Amol. All the best for

your application

The conversation continues…

I think you have made an

excellent decision Amol. All the best for

your application

Thank you, my friend.

The conversation continues…

THANK YOU