CUHK EMBA Adds New Dimensions to Students’ Career and Daily Work
In an interview with South China Morning Post, CUHK EMBA alumnus Maurice Mo said his EMBA experience took him outside his comfort zone but was worth every minute of it and he was surprised and motivated by learning from the wisdom of I Ching about leadership.
From gaining first-hand insights from household name Silicon Valley companies and adapting wisdom from the Chinese classics to learning about cutting-edge economics and business management, Maurice Mo, a class of 2016 Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School Executive MBA (EMBA) graduate, says his EMBA experience took him outside his comfort zone but was worth every minute of it.
As Asia-Pacific chief operating officer for global information security at an international investment bank, Mo says staying ahead of the curve in a complex and increasingly disruptive business world is not easy. This prompted him to join the CUHK EMBA programme. “Staying ahead means you must unlearn, learn, and relearn in order to stay competitive,” says Mo in an interview with South China Morning Post‘s Education Post, who chose the program because of its long history, strong alumni network, and its vision of combining tradition with modernity.
From his interactions with those managing strategy, people and business operations, Mo says his EMBA studies have added new dimensions to his career and his daily work. “The insights and framework for thinking have helped me in defining strategy, presenting and negotiating – and sometimes making and managing difficult decisions,” explains Mo, who adds that the diverse background and extensive experience of fellow students helped broaden his knowledge and abilities.
Mo was surprised and motivated by learning from the wisdom of one of the oldest Chinese classics, the I Ching about leadership in a course taught by Kin-chok Mun, former Emeritus Professor of Marketing of CUHK, Dean of CUHK Business School and Director of Executive MBA Program. “The concept of modern management and leadership conducted through the ancient wisdom of balance and harmony is truly inspirational because it teaches us skills we can apply in our personal and professional lives,” says Mo.
The global business and management study trip to the United States was one of Mo’s unforgettable EMBA experiences through which he learned about management, innovation, and transformation from company visits to some of today’s most talked-about global enterprises.
“Our visit to Silicon Valley enabled us to learn first-hand insights from world-leading innovators and disruptors,” notes Mo, who adds that the planning stage, approaching the companies, travel logistics and company visits were all managed by his EMBA class. “One of the crucial lessons I learned was the value of what you learn when you step outside your comfort zone,” concludes Mo.
This article was first published on 9 December 2016 by South China Morning Post in the booklet called “Professional Education – The Annual Postgraduate Guide” (page 33), and was also reprinted in the newspaper’s print edition on 13 January 2017. Please click the images below to view the media clippings.
Source: South China Morning Post
Date published: 9 December, 2016 / 13 January, 2017
Professional Education – The Annual Postgraduate Guide, 9 December, 2016
South China Morning Post, 13 January, 2017