With a background in chemistry, Ersin is truly a Jack of all trades. In his previous role at Celanese Corporation, Ersin found himself indirectly leading people from a wide variety of cultures across several departments. Recognising his aspiration to grow as a leader who leads with diversity, equity and inclusion, he sought a high-quality Executive MBA programme that would help him develop his knowledge, skills, and confidence. In the Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose at VU Amsterdam, he found a part-time programme that supported and facilitated both his professional and personal development goals.
Consider this eye-opening experience
“An eye-opening moment for me was during a strategic management course. We were working in teams, where we acted as the management of a company and needed to make various strategic decisions. As I collaborated with classmates from legal, HR, operations, and finance, I recognised that sometimes it can be quite difficult to manage and reach an agreement in the presence of different perspectives, values, and ideas. During this groupwork, I learned to welcome and integrate ideas that were sometimes completely in contrast to mine. As we tackled various challenges, I learned to recognise and experiment with other perspectives to become a successful and authentic leader. This holistic view and learning experience are what made this MBA so special for me.
Learn to be an authentic leader
The Executive MBA at VU Amsterdam was not a typical MBA programme, as it specifically focused on leading with purpose. Therefore, each course was a new piece of the puzzle that contributed to my journey towards growing as a leader. I learned how to be a reflection of my team, which made me look both within myself and others, helping me become an authentic leader.I am already putting these learnings into practice in my career and they have already helped me considerably.
Do it for yourself!
Having an MBA degree is an important and valuable addition to your Curriculum Vitae. However, from my experience, I can say that this Executive MBA at VU Amsterdam brings you something extra. It is a programme that you will learn and benefit from, and which you will apply to both your professional and personal lives. It’s not just a programme that you do for the sake of your CV. It is a programme you do to change your life.
Of course, following an MBA is an intensive journey. It requires commitment, but once you start, you learn how to manage it amid your other responsibilities. The effort is absolutely worth it. If you want to invest in yourself and investigate what kind of a leader you can become, this is the right programme to be a part of.”
Are you interested in this programme? Discover everything about the Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose by downloading the brochure for more information. Would you like more personalised information? Feel free to contact us to discuss possibilities.
