To the readers: Thank you
July 22, 2010 | 10:05 pm
By: Jordan FujiwaraHello everyone! This week, I’d like to take a break from the reiterated interview formula and take a moment to thank all of you. Yes, you, loyal or casual or even somewhat infrequent reader.
I’ve been doing these blogs since March and have pumped out... let’s see... almost 30 of them since, most of which have been about our Class of 2011 and their residencies, a few about the incoming class and a spattering of non-Thursday news editions. It’s fun to be able to talk to my friends and hear and write about their stories, but what really makes creating these blogs worth it is the wonderful feedback I’ve gotten from you, the readers. That’s really every “author’s” carrot, I think, and you’ve served me up one of such richness and flavour that even Bugs Bunny wouldn’t be able to ask doctors ‘what’s up’ during a mouthful: he’d be too awestruck by the taste. Okay, that analogy was a bit of a stretch but I hope you get my meaning. After five months of doing this I still want to keep it up and it hasn’t become “routine” or stale. For all your current feedback: Thank you so very much.
However, I fear that while I’m still having a blast, the general content or style of the blogs may be starting to sound a touch repetitive. Not wanting to relinquish the carrots of praise you’ve all generously bestowed upon me, I think it’s time to pose an open inquiry to the readership. The CRMBA has begun a very interesting, important and unpredictable transition: from a one-class ship to a full two-class ship. By this I mean in September the full Class of 2011 will be coming back to Halifax to begin their final 8 months of elective-heavy schoolwork, while the new Class of 2012 will be establishing themselves. Undoubtedly, the two classes will interact and influence each other in different ways.
So my question is: how should this blog change in accordance? Should it publish more often and try to get first AND second year stories? (I do want to eventually get all of the Corporate Residency Stories from the 2011 class.) Should this blog be opened up a little more so certain (or any) current student can have a chance to write something? If you’ve made a habit of checking on this every week or so, is there something about the program or the people that you’d like to see more of? Prospective students, what would you like to see more of? Parents, siblings, what about you? How about you, Employers? Anything you’d like to see less of?
I’d love to get your ideas and pass them along to the powers that be so we can make the best use of this little slice of the Internet that I’ve carved out for you guys. There are several ways you can provide this feedback. There’s a comment section below that does work (it’s just a little finicky and your comment doesn’t show up right away because they are moderated, and not by me). Or, you can fire an email off to jordy.fujiwara [at] gmail.com. If you’re kickin’ around Halifax, you probably know how to find me if face to face is your preference. Finally, we have a Page on Facebook where you can provide feedback, just write something on the wall at: Dal Corporate Residency MBA (like us while you’re at it okay?) ;)
Alright then, next week we’ll continue with our regularly scheduled program. I’m pretty sure I’m going to be talking with Mr. James Hannah, MBA Society’s Director of Communications and all around great dude. He set a precedent with the new class with some sort of hilarious video that I have yet to see, so there is pressure for him to deliver on this medium as well. And now on me as well, having written that. Hmm. So buckle yourselves up for next week for the James and Jordy show!
Jordy! Your updates and
Jordy! Your updates and posts have been incredible - I've enjoyed each and every one of them. Perhaps I am a bit biased because I love the class of 2011, but the blogs were still excellent as well.
Moving forward does pose an interesting dilema and I'm glad you've opened it for comment. Honestly, I think that we took 3-6 months to really form as a class and get deeply rooted in the program. I don't think I would have been ready to be 'featured' in a blog post before my residency. With that in mind, I'd recommend following the first class until you've done everyone, and then (throughout and afterwards during the fall semester) weaving in pieces about event this fall and times when the classes have interacted through academic projects or interesting social events. You could include posts on guest speakers, MWB projects, intergrative case studies, etc.
When the class of 2012 starts their residencies in January of 2011, I'd move to featuring them and their stories, much like it was with us this year. Around April/May, you'd have some updates on the graduating class of 2011 - perhaps employment stats, goodbye wishes, etc. Other than this exception, I think January is when the focus should shift to the next class and the light be shone on them and their residencies. And the same could work for the year after (although it may not be your brilliant self behind the keyboard!).
One idea to through into the mix. Thanks again for keeping us posted!
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