EMBA Survival

grades & the beginning of the last semester

2009-01-17T22:09:22-06:00

I've been absent here on this blog for the most part all of last semester. I've had other priorities (a social life). Not to mention it's tough to keep up a blog about an EMBA when time is at such a premium. I don't particularly have the time and energy to wite long and insightful posts on a regular basis (or at all, aparently.) This has been compounded by a lack of interested readership / comment love. Not shockingly, those of you that are interested in reading about an EMBA are likely partaking in one and have little time yourselves.

The first class of the final semester starts next Friday. So how have I done? One obvious yardstick is my transcript. I've read that talking about business school grades is something that's just not done -- but that's not my experience at all. So here's my scorecard:

MGMT	781	GR	TEAM DYNAMICS I	S	0.000	0.00
MGMT	801	GR	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	A	3.000	12.00
MGMT	807	GR	LEADERSHIP	A+	1.500	6.49
MGMT	809	GR	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR	A	1.500	6.00
MGMT	840	GR	MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS	A-	1.500	5.50
MGMT	870	GR	COMPETITIVE STRATEGY	A	1.500	6.00
MGMT	895	GR	DATA ANALYSIS	A-	3.000	11.01
MGMT	896	GR	LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION I	A	1.500	6.00
MGMT	909	GR	NEGOTIATION & CONFLICT RES	A	0.000	0.00

MGMT	782	GR	TEAM DYNAMICS II	S	1.000	0.00
MGMT	802	GR	COST MANAGEMENT	A-	1.500	5.50
MGMT	830	GR	STRATEGIC IT	B+	1.500	4.99
MGMT	843	GR	CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	A	3.000	12.00
MGMT	860	GR	BUSINESS ETHICS	A-	1.500	5.50
MGMT	874	GR	OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	B+	1.500	4.99
MGMT	880	GR	STRATEGIC MARKETING	B+	3.000	9.99
MGMT	897	GR	LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS II	A-	1.500	5.50
MGMT	908	GR	NEGOTIATIONS II	S	1.500	0.00

MGMT	790	GR	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT	S	0.500	0.00
MGMT	823	GR	MANAGEMENT CONTROL	B	1.500	4.50
MGMT	841	GR	ECONOMIC ENVIR OF BUSINESS	B+	1.500	4.99
MGMT	861	GR	BUSINESS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	S	1.500	0.00
MGMT	865	GR	GLOBALIZATION OF BUSINESS	B+	1.500	4.99
MGMT	881	GR	CONSULTATIVE SELLING	A-	1.500	5.50
MGMT	885	GR	ADVERTISING	A-	1.500	5.50
MGMT	926	GR	VENTURE CAPITAL	A	1.500	6.00
MGMT	952	GR	MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS	B+	1.500	4.99
MGMT	954	GR	FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING	A-	1.500	5.50

	Attempt Hours	Passed Hours	Earned Hours	GPA Hours	Quality Points	GPA
Current Term:	14.000	14.000	14.000	12.000	42.00	3.50
Cumulative:	43.500	43.500	43.500	39.000	143.50	3.67

Next Semester - Here's what I'm taking:

MGMT	796	GR	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT II	0.500
MGMT	804	GR	ADVANCED COMPETITIVE STRATEGY	2.500
MGMT	806	GR	EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CAPSTONES	1.500
MGMT	817	GR	DECISION STRATEGIES	2.500
MGMT	927	GR	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	2.500
MGMT	948	GR	ECONOMIC INCENTIVES & ORGS	2.500
MGMT	985	GR	GLOBAL LEADERSHIP	1.500

I'm happy with my performance with the exception of one class, Strategic IT. Professor Tony Gorey was tough for me to please. C'est la vie.

I hope to return to blogging about school + business in general during this final (short) semester. But I wonder, is it worth my time right now?

Certainly, once I graduate, I'll return to blogging about my personal life. And, there's no doubt that I'll launch a new blog covering my professional interests.

EMBA Job Offer

2008-11-11T07:05:51-06:00

Job Overview

Company:	Lucas Group
Location:	US-TX-Houston
Base Pay:	$175,000 - $210,000 /Year
Employee Type:	Full-Time Employee
Industry:	Computer Software Energy - Utilities - Gas - Electric Oil Refining - Petroleum - Drilling
Manages Others:	No
Job Type:	Business Development Executive Sales
Req'd Education:	Not Specified
Req'd Experience:	At least 7 year(s)
Req'd Travel:	Up to 25%
Relocation Covered:	Yes

Job Description

Our client, a Premier Geophysical Software Solutions provider needs a professional with 7-10 years of experience managing and increasing sales to major oil & gas accounts. The company's software enables customers to locate new oil and natural gas reservoirs, optimize production from new and existing reservoirs and create dynamic digital models of the Earth's subsurface. The Account Manager is responsible for the development and performance of sales activities for software solutions and related services. He or she will be responsible for prospecting, developing and closing business in the upstream oil and gas industry based on strong client relationships and teamwork with company's technical support group.

Job Requirements

7-10 Years selling Geo Software Solutions to Major Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, Drillers, Operators
BS in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering preferred but not required
Team player with strong client relationship building skills

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSGT01U&psa=1&Job_DID=J8G2MC6SBTHC6R47MM1

EMBA Job Offer

2008-10-29T11:51:39-05:00

Country Manager- Venezuela

Job Snapshot

Location:

4543 Post Oak Drive
Suite 217
Houston, TX 77027

Base Pay:

$200,000 - $300,000 /Year

Bonus:

$50,000.00

Other Pay:

Excellent Benefits Pkg

Employee Type:

Full-Time Employee

Industry:

Energy - Utilities - Gas - Electric

Manages Others:

Yes

Job Type:

Management

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

At least 10 year(s)

Travel:

Up to 50%

Relocation Covered:

Yes

Posted:

10/28/2008

Contact Information

Contact:

Thaddeus Shaffer

Ref ID:

CntryMgrVen102708

Description

Company Outlook

Privately held company with 1200 employees, Our Client has an existing backlog of

work that has created a tremendous opportunity for growth and is positioned to grow

revenue year over year for the foreseeable future.

Opportunity Positioning:

This is an excellent opportunity for the person who is entrepreneurial, exhibits exceptional

leadership and management skills; and has a desire to work in an ethical, safety driven

organization. The position of Country Manager, Venezuela has been created due to the

expansion of company activities in South America.

Our Client has an operations philosophy as open and growth oriented. The company

working environment is one where people have a “can-do” attitude and managers have an

open door policy. People are expected to take initiative in their positions and are given

both authority and responsibility to make goals. The overall morale is strong, especially

with the current growth of the company and the opening of new offices. The company has

a forward looking attitude and people in the company generally feel that they can move up.

The Person in the Country Manager role will provide leadership over many aspects of the

company’s projects. Operations management responsibilities include but are not limited

to; Drilling activities, maintenance, equipment, labor and materials. As well as monitoring

and coordinating resources. This position requires a high level of operations expertise with

the energy industry.

Location & Travel

• This position will be located in Venezuela.

• Travel will be based on business need and could vary from 30% to 50%.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Professional Experience

Specific requirements include:

• 10 plus years as an Operations Manager with present energy related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

• Spanish knowledge preferred

• Offshore/deepwater knowledge preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of union contracts a must

• Must have knowledge of safety and energy regulations as set forth by regulatory

bodies.

• Knowledgeable in appropriate hardware and software systems

• Experience and knowledge working with regulators and governmental agencies

considered a plus.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSGT01U&psa=1&Job_DID=J7X1MC79489VQH06MR7

$29 fares on SWA

2008-07-29T21:03:59-05:00

Just bought 8 round-trip tickets on SWA - $29 each way. That's cheaper than driving by far, even cheaper than the bus. Wooohooo! With fares that cheap I could afford to make the round trip 5 days a week. (I've met consultants that do this...) The flight from San Antonio to Houston is only 50 minutes.

pre back to school party

2008-07-21T10:36:00-05:00

Here's some pics from a party this weekend. I should have snapped more photos, but I was too busy talking to everyone and catching up after our brief Summer break!