IPD Week Outline

We had hoped to get this out to you a bit earlier. Between buttoning down two of the sessions and a very busy couple of weeks, it is coming to you today.

Note: A separate communication to follow tomorrow with important logistics about the Tuesday schedule.

Tuesday Oct 15: Required

You will be assigned to either the morning or afternoon)

1. Two mock interviews facilitated by business volunteers.
2. You will attend a Personal Branding workshop led by Jeff Balin
3. You will attend a LinkedIn workshop led by Ian.
4. Murali will say a few words during the lunch break.

Notes:

• Full business attire for this day
• You will be assigned to either the morning sessions or afternoon sessions. Details to follow in a separate communication
• Mock interviews will be scenario based and will require some preparation on your part. Details to follow in a separate communication

Wednesday Oct 16: Morning Workshops 9:00-12:30 – Required

• Case Interview Basics led by Marja Harmer
• Top Three Mistakes Even Savvy Professionals Make When Creating Their Personal Brand and How to Avoid Them Forever led by Katherine Lazaruk of ICU Image Consulting.

Afternoon: – Optional

Consulting Training Program Session (1:15 – 4:30)
Open to all students / mandatory for those interested in this program

• Practice Areas and Business Problems – Broadening Your Understanding of the Consulting Industry led by Deloitte Consulting
• Introduction to Client Skills led by Alisdair Maughan, Senior Consultant at Sierra Consulting (MBA Alumnus 2007).

Thursday Oct 17: Optional

Product Management Training Session (8:30 – 12:30)
(Open to all students / mandatory for those interested in this program)

Your Personal Brand in Action (1:15–2:30)
Christian Dy, Director & Senior Advisor, PPI Solutions (MBA Alumnus 2008)