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Greece is facing a debt crisis as a result of large government deficits and a current account deficit that relied on foreign borrowing which has now dried up due to the global financial crisis, leaving Greece unable to finance its deficits and rolling over its debt obligations without external assistance from the IMF and Eurozone countries. Adopting the euro eliminated Greece's ability to use currency devaluation or control monetary policy to regain competitiveness.
Based on the analysis so far:
- John Smith would likely find some differences in how power and hierarchy are viewed in Brazil compared to what he is used to in the US. In Brazil there tends to be higher power distance, meaning inequality and hierarchy are more accepted and status/position are more important.
- He may need to adjust his expectations around challenging superiors, decision making processes involving lower levels, and views on equality between people in roles. Being aware of these differences could help him avoid potential conflicts or misunderstandings.
- Continuing the analysis of other cultural dimensions could provide more insights into other areas John may need to adapt to be successful in Brazil. Understanding cultural differences is key for global entrepreneurs.
This document discusses developing a global mindset for entrepreneurs. It provides information about an upcoming class on global entrepreneurship being taught in Recife, Brazil. The class will have 4 more sessions over the next few weeks and will cover topics like international experience and careers, international IQ, social networks and collaboration for entrepreneurs globally. Students are reminded that attendance and homework will count towards their grade. They are also advised to form groups and start working on an upcoming team project that is due at the end of the month.
- Brian Butler teaches classes on global entrepreneurship and international finance in Europe and Miami. He has a global background, having been born in Canada, educated in the US, and now living in Brazil.
- The document discusses common sources of startup funding, including angel investors, venture capital, and private equity. It outlines typical rounds of funding from seed to Series C.
- Angel investors provide early funding and deal sizes under $1M. Venture capital funds invest larger amounts over $1M and seek high returns through firm growth or acquisition. Private equity funds invest even larger amounts.
Here are a few key benefits and challenges of global entrepreneurship discussed by the class:
Benefits:
- Access to larger markets and greater opportunities for growth and profitability. Going global allows small companies to compete on a much larger scale.
- Ability to source materials, components or labor from around the world to reduce costs and take advantage of different countries' competitive advantages. This can improve profit margins.
- Diversification of risk by not relying on only one local market. If one country experiences an economic downturn, a global business is less impacted.
Challenges:
- Increased complexity of operating in multiple legal systems, business environments, cultures and languages. This requires greater resources and coordination.
Here are the key points from the case study:
- Fion Lin and C.A. Lin quit well-paying jobs in VC to launch wellness cafes
- They believed wellness would be the next big trend as boomers age and Gen X focuses on health
- They did market research and feasibility studies and found demand for healthy, quick food in a comfortable setting at affordable prices
- They tested the concept in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, then expanded to multiple locations in China
- Within 2 years they had locations in Beijing, Hong Kong, and southern China
- Their goal is to become the #1 wellness lifestyle brand in China and then expand overseas
This case introduces how the entrepreneurs identified
Greece is facing a debt crisis as a result of large government deficits and a current account deficit that relied on foreign borrowing which has now dried up due to the global financial crisis, leaving Greece unable to finance its deficits and rolling over its debt obligations without external assistance from the IMF and Eurozone countries. Adopting the euro eliminated Greece's ability to use currency devaluation or control monetary policy to regain competitiveness.
Based on the analysis so far:
- John Smith would likely find some differences in how power and hierarchy are viewed in Brazil compared to what he is used to in the US. In Brazil there tends to be higher power distance, meaning inequality and hierarchy are more accepted and status/position are more important.
- He may need to adjust his expectations around challenging superiors, decision making processes involving lower levels, and views on equality between people in roles. Being aware of these differences could help him avoid potential conflicts or misunderstandings.
- Continuing the analysis of other cultural dimensions could provide more insights into other areas John may need to adapt to be successful in Brazil. Understanding cultural differences is key for global entrepreneurs.
This document discusses developing a global mindset for entrepreneurs. It provides information about an upcoming class on global entrepreneurship being taught in Recife, Brazil. The class will have 4 more sessions over the next few weeks and will cover topics like international experience and careers, international IQ, social networks and collaboration for entrepreneurs globally. Students are reminded that attendance and homework will count towards their grade. They are also advised to form groups and start working on an upcoming team project that is due at the end of the month.
- Brian Butler teaches classes on global entrepreneurship and international finance in Europe and Miami. He has a global background, having been born in Canada, educated in the US, and now living in Brazil.
- The document discusses common sources of startup funding, including angel investors, venture capital, and private equity. It outlines typical rounds of funding from seed to Series C.
- Angel investors provide early funding and deal sizes under $1M. Venture capital funds invest larger amounts over $1M and seek high returns through firm growth or acquisition. Private equity funds invest even larger amounts.
Here are a few key benefits and challenges of global entrepreneurship discussed by the class:
Benefits:
- Access to larger markets and greater opportunities for growth and profitability. Going global allows small companies to compete on a much larger scale.
- Ability to source materials, components or labor from around the world to reduce costs and take advantage of different countries' competitive advantages. This can improve profit margins.
- Diversification of risk by not relying on only one local market. If one country experiences an economic downturn, a global business is less impacted.
Challenges:
- Increased complexity of operating in multiple legal systems, business environments, cultures and languages. This requires greater resources and coordination.
Here are the key points from the case study:
- Fion Lin and C.A. Lin quit well-paying jobs in VC to launch wellness cafes
- They believed wellness would be the next big trend as boomers age and Gen X focuses on health
- They did market research and feasibility studies and found demand for healthy, quick food in a comfortable setting at affordable prices
- They tested the concept in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, then expanded to multiple locations in China
- Within 2 years they had locations in Beijing, Hong Kong, and southern China
- Their goal is to become the #1 wellness lifestyle brand in China and then expand overseas
This case introduces how the entrepreneurs identified
Global Entrepreneurship
The document discusses developing a global mindset for entrepreneurs. It defines a global mindset as thinking globally and acting globally by paying attention to global opportunities and trends, and taking action such as launching globally-focused companies, products, and services. Developing a global mindset involves increasing one's international IQ, traveling internationally, reading international news sources, networking with foreigners, and seeing one's local area through the eyes of foreigners.
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developing a stable, continuous talent pipeline.
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1) There is a randomized polynomial-time algorithm that embeds any metric space into a tree metric with expected distortion O(log n).
2) Any n-point 2-metric can be embedded into R^O(log n) with distortion 1+ε.
3) There is an algorithm that embeds any metric space into l_1 with distortion O(log k) such that it preserves distances between k given terminal pairs up to a factor of O(log k).
The document then discusses properties and algorithms for embeddings into l_1, l
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developing a stable, continuous talent pipeline.
We’re the first online platform for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) that allows students to showcase their academic & technical STEM skills andconnect with organizations looking for them.
The document describes different levels of expertise - proficient, expert, mastery, and excellence. It provides descriptions of the characteristics associated with individuals at each level. A proficient performer has formal education and training, and can recognize approaches to solve problems. An expert can determine what needs to be achieved and how to achieve it, can make refined discriminations, and tailors their approach to each situation. A master has superior standards and knowledge application abilities, and can teach others. Those demonstrating excellence have deep understanding of complex subjects and influence and mentor others.
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Participants will learn how to integrate the LEEO initiative into their NAF academy work-based learning plans for maximum student success. They will observe the outstanding features of the initiative, which can be customized to fit the needs of the school community.
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The document summarizes several results on metric embeddings. It begins by defining metric embeddings and distortion. It then states three theorems:
1) There is a randomized polynomial-time algorithm that embeds any metric space into a tree metric with expected distortion O(log n).
2) Any n-point 2-metric can be embedded into R^O(log n) with distortion 1+ε.
3) There is an algorithm that embeds any metric space into l_1 with distortion O(log k) such that it preserves distances between k given terminal pairs up to a factor of O(log k).
The document then discusses properties and algorithms for embeddings into l_1, l
This document discusses time management for students and provides 9 secrets for effective time management. The secrets include understanding how to change habits, control your time by planning activities and schedules, plan study time in blocks, find hidden time to study, complete work in stages, get work done early, use tools like calendars, be realistic about your schedule needs, and watch out for time bandits like procrastination. The overall message is that students must learn to manage their time effectively in order to be successful and get the most from their educational investment.
Slides of a talk at CMU Theory lunch (http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~theorylunch/20111116.html) and Capital Area Theory seminar (http://www.cs.umd.edu/areas/Theory/CATS/#Grigory).
This document provides an overview of topics for a career development workshop for emerging leaders. It will cover developing competence and confidence through exercises like creating an individual career development plan using Robert McGovern's Skills Pyramid model. Participants will learn about discovering their career in business using assessments from the Career Leader tool to understand their interests, abilities, and potential career matches. The workshop will also cover job searching in the current economy and utilizing career assessment tools like the Career Compass and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to aid participants in creating an individualized career plan and identifying next steps.
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1. Using Experiential Learning
to
Help Liberal Arts Students
Determine a Career Path
Lakeisha Mathews, GCDF, CPCC, CPRW
Assistant Director, Career Services, University of MD University College
2. The Need
Liberal Arts Students:
• Often complain about career services…
• Have a passion for their field...
• Choose liberal arts majors as a default or plan B…
• Do not think about career planning or job searching…
• Do not obtain internship opportunities…
• Do not realize or research their options…
• Can be annoying (Advil anyone)… 2
3. Goals
• To challenge career center professionals to develop programs
for liberal arts majors that aid in career exploration.
• To start a discussion among career development professionals
concerning liberal arts students engagement with experiential
learning for career exploration.
3
4. Objective
• Discuss differences in career decision making for liberal arts and
business students.
• Explore how experiential learning opportunities can assist liberal arts
students with selecting a major and career path.
• Discuss how to market career services to liberal arts majors.
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5. Liberal Arts Education
What is a Liberal Arts Education?
According to the Association of American Colleges and Universities:
“Liberal Education is an approach to learning that empowers individuals and prepares
them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. It provides students with broad
knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth study
in a specific area of interest”
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6. Liberal Arts In The News
Boston “…academic major is the biggest factor in determining who gets a job offer before
University graduation.” Accounting, business, computer science, engineering, and social sciences
majors led the field in both the number of jobs offered and pay levels”
The Chronicle "It does matter what you major in.“ And the differences are striking: For workers whose
of Higher highest degree is a bachelor's, median incomes ranged from $29,000 for counseling-
Education psychology majors to $120,000 for petroleum-engineering majors. The data also revealed
earnings differences within groups of similar majors. Within the category of business majors,
for instance, business-economics majors had the highest median pay, $75,000.
Daily Finance "Sometimes liberal-arts majors struggle a bit more than other majors when launching their
(AOL Money careers, but the evidence shows that they tend to advance farther and be more sought out by
and Finance) CEOs for high-level jobs,"
7. More Views About Liberal Arts
"You know what? They need to get education in areas where they can get jobs…I want
to spend our dollars giving people science, technology, engineering, math
degrees…Those type of degrees. So when they get out of school, they can get a job.“
--Senator Rick Scott
“The liberal arts help one to think and understand the world; they also foster creative
problem solving. Students gain intellectual independence, develop a sense of morality
and ethics and learn the responsibilities of citizenship.”
--Steve Jobs
8. The Christian Science Monitor:
July 25, 2011
• As David Kearns, the late Xerox chief executive officer once noted, "The
only education that prepares us for change is a liberal education.“
• “most college students today aren't buying it…This preoccupation with the
short term, unfortunately, is based on an old labor-market model that
presumes job specialization is the key to success. This model doesn't work
in a modern economy where adaptability is the key.
• New Liberal Arts Model
– Every aspect of student’s life integrated
– Acceptance of experiential learning opportunity
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9. Debunk the Myths
MAJOR ≠ CAREER Major Job Career
Different meanings: Business Admin Payroll Clerk HR Analyst
Major
Hotel Mgmt. Front Desk Staff Event Planner
Job
Communication Customer Service Rep. Call Center Director
Career
English Advisor Higher Ed.
LIBERAL ARTS Marketing Salesperson Buyer
MAJOR ≠ NO JOB 9
10. A New Framework
• It’s our job as career practitioners to take hold of this new philosophy and help bridge
the gap between academia and the world of work.
• A New Framework:
– Technical programs, some business degrees and professional degrees focus on
specialized skills. This make it easy for the companies to come to the students.
– Liberal arts degree have a broad focus requiring a different approach to the
career development process including the job search.
• Instead of waiting for employers to approach them, liberal arts students must
aggressively explore their career options and approach companies.
14. Develop Programs & Resources
• Liberal arts career guide
• Computerized exploration systems
• Major declaration/exploration • FOCUS2, Discover, Kuder
program
• Job fairs esp. for LA
• CDP (Career Development
• Assessments
Plans)
• Strong, MBTI, CareerLeader
• Career courses • CareerBookstore.com
• Networking nights • St. of NJ Depart. Of Ed site
• Alumni panels • Videos
• Passport Program • SCE/Ambassadors
15. Sample Liberal Arts Career Guides
SCHOOL NAME WEBSITE (LIBERAL ARTS GUIDE LINK)
Miami University http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/cds/liberalarts.pdf
Loyola University MD http://www.loyola.edu/thecareercenter/documents/LiberalArtsGuide.pdf
St. Mary’s College of MD http://www.smcm.edu/careercenter/PDF/jobsearchstep.pdf
Muhlenburg College http://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/careercenter/students/job/jsg/
16. Case Study: Career Programs for LA
I Declare • Major exploration program built around university philosophy
• Collaboration with Academic Advising and academic departments
• Target freshman (some sophomores)
• Self-directed
Job • Experiential learning program
Shadowing • 1-day (or half) shadowing experience (longer if possible)
• Work with alumni and employer contacts
• Career Coaching
• Follow-up session: confirmation of major
Career • Several job fairs in one week broken up by majors or interest areas like Liberal Arts
Week • Allow employers to select which days they attend
• Provide workshops each day relevant to the majors present
17. LA: Competitive Advantage
• Minor (build expertise in another • Develop a job search campaign
area i.e. CS, FI, AC, etc.)
• Consider commission based
• Consider certification options positions
• Learn another language • Consider companies with strong
• Gain computer expertise training programs
• Obtain relevant part-time jobs • Consider large companies with
• Join a professional association as a leadership development programs
student 17
18. 3 Essentials for LA
• Learn persistence (Guerilla Marketing by Jay Levinson & David Perry)
• Learn to market skills
– Confidence in degree
– 3 Strengths/3 weaknesses
– Not just interest testing (personality, values, skills)
• Learn to network
– How to reach out
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– How to maintain relationships
19. Don’t Forget About…
• Professional degrees…limited internship opportunities
• Business degrees…still need to explore
• Graduate students…may still need guidance
• Adult leaners…if possible may need to consider experiential
learning
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20. Professional Degrees
• Professional Degrees • Strategies:
- Future doctors, lawyers, dentists,
– Should consider shadowing
speech pathologists, et.
and/or informational interviewing
- Psychology, counseling seriously depending on
• Challenges occupation
• Limited internships – Always have a PLAN B
• May have limited paid opportunities – Look into graduate admission
Sophomore year
• Confidentiality
21. Business Degrees
• Business degrees • Strategies
- Still need to explore by – Choose a minor
- Industry – Take a career assessment
- Company (Career Leader)
- Occupation • Determine Interests
• Determine Values
– Set goals
– Choose a path and determine
key steps/roles
22. Graduate Students & Adult Learners
• Graduate students…may still • Strategies
need guidance - Assessments
- May not have a career in mind • MBTI Career Report
- Racked up debt and may need - Relevant experience
a certain financial level • Internship
- May be a career changer • Volunteer
- May not have real “work” • Part-time job
experience
23. Coaching Techniques
• Manage expectations • Eliminate unnecessary activities
• Explain the PROCESS of career • Individualize
development
• ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS
• Make exploration appealing and provide next steps or homework
easy
• Don’t take on their burden
• Break up steps into manageable
• Let them be open to multiple
pieces
options (Happenstance)
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(maturity level, self-awareness)
24. Theory: Happenstance, Life-Span
Happenstance: John Krumboltz Life-Span Theory: Donald Super
• The role chance plays in our career • We all have differing interests,
planning abilities and values
• Viewing indecision as “open- • We may be qualified for MORE
mindedness” and not a problem than one occupation
• A variety of occupations are
available to everyone
Gysbers, N., Heppner, M. and Johnston, J. (2009). Career
Counseling: Contexts, Processes, and Techniques, 3rd Ed.
Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association
25. Tools for Counseling LA
• Values auction • “Why Not” game
• Elevator pitch outline • Rank (Using a career report
• Visualize yourself like Strong)
• Create a Collage • Cards Sorts (Knowdell Card
• Plus/Minus chart Sort)
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26. Important Books to Read
How to Get Any Job with Any Major by Donald Asher
Discovering Your Career in Business By Timothy Butler & James Waldroop
Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads: Finding a Path to Your Perfect Career by Sheila Curran
27. Food for Thought
Why, then, does this false dichotomy between the liberal arts and careerism
endure, and who is perpetuating it…The future of liberal education demands
that we reinvent and re-imagine it, especially for those unfamiliar with it.
-Robert Eisinger, Dean
- School of Liberal Arts at SCAD
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28. Contact Me
Lakeisha Moore Mathews, CPCC, CPRW, GCDF
Assistant Director, Career Services
University of Maryland University College
lmathews@umuc.edu
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeishamathews
240.684.2714
President, Maryland Career Development Association (2011 – 2012)
29. References
• Association of American Colleges and Universities: http://www.aacu.org/leap/what_is_liberal_education.cfm
• http://chronicle.com/article/Whats-a-Degree-Worth-Report/127612/
• The Christian Science Monitor, July 25, 2011 Monday, Liberate liberal arts from the myth of irrelevance
• http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2011/10/28/4-tips-for-making-the-most-of-liberal-arts-degrees?PageNr=2
• http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/dec/19/tdmbiz10-economic-impact-is-a-college-degree-worth-ar-1553262/
• http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/04/04/what-good-is-a-liberal-arts-degree-in-the-job-market/
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-eisinger/advancing-the-liberal-arts_b_1154318.html
• http://charlesdthornton.com/florida/35-capitol/615-rick-scott-to-liberal-arts-majors-drop-dead
• http://www.fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/SE/20111024/NEWS/111029772
• http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/03/01/gates_tells_governors_they_might_determine_public_university_program_funding_based_on
_job_creation