#MyMBAStory - Entrepreneurial credibility and personal growth
How the EDHEC MBA Entrepreneurship track helped Pasa elevate his business to a new level.
The EDHEC Global MBA programme is a profoundly transformational experience, both on a professional and a personal level. This was certainly the case for Pasa Omerasevic, Global MBA alumnus 2021. Here is his #MBAStory.
Reframing business strategy with the EDHEC Global MBA
Pasa, a seasoned entrepreneur in the hospitality and food and beverage industry, was considering a shift in his business direction. Yet, the Global MBA programme at EDHEC unveiled an insightful revelation for him—staying the course and adopting new methods could renew his passion and drive his business to new heights. “The MBA helped me find my way and confirmed to me that I was already on the right path, but missing a better method for approaching my business.”, shares Pasa. “It gave me a much clearer mindset.”.
“The biggest eye-opener for me took place during the leadership, teambuilding and coaching sessions. It changed my philosophy for seeing things in business and was very helpful. In my personal experience, I am someone who focuses more on my weaknesses, always trying to figure out what more I need to learn to improve myself.
But actually, in this case, the EDHEC coach told me that although I need to work on my weak spots, there comes a moment when I also need to start leveraging my strengths. I had never considered this before in my life. I didn’t use to focus on leveraging my skills and experience because I was focusing on correcting my faults."
The EDHEC Global MBA programme recognises the uniqueness of each participant’s career goals and personal interests, allowing them to personalise their MBA experience through one of the four specialisation tracks. These tracks offer participants the opportunity to immerse themselves deeply into the subject of their choice and gain valuable experience and network.
Pasa, driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, opted for the MBA Entrepreneurship track. This choice proved to be instrumental in revitalising his current business and setting it on a path of success.
"The MBA gave me a solid grounding for the next steps in my journey. It's not just about the hard skills. The experiences, insights, and exposure to diversity are invaluable. By recognising and leveraging my strengths, I could elevate my business to a new level."
Pasa Omerasevic
EDHEC Global MBA 2021
Co-founder of Bluebird
The power of diversity: A learning experience beyond borders
In addition to the leadership and entrepreneurial insights, Pasa found immense value in the programme's diverse cohort. His class included 55 students from 39 different nationalities, with 40% women. This experience was instrumental in exposing him to different perspectives and ways of problem-solving.
"Even the approach to a problem can be entirely different based on cultural backgrounds," Pasa says. "The way people behave in teams varies greatly, and observing this can teach you how to bring out the best from each person. It's an incredible learning experience that you might not find elsewhere."
In this vibrant and diverse environment, Pasa learned not just to understand different cultures, but also how to collaborate effectively, leverage the strengths of his peers, and build lifelong friendships.
Gaining a holistic business perspective
The impact of the Global MBA programme on Pasa extends far beyond mere acquisition of hard skills. It offered an immersive experience that equipped him to meet future challenges with confidence.
"The MBA gave me a solid grounding for the next steps in my journey," Pasa shares. "It's not just about the hard skills. The experiences, insights, and exposure to diversity are invaluable. By recognising and leveraging my strengths, I could elevate my business to a new level."
This reflection emphasises Pasa's transformative journey through the EDHEC Global MBA programme, a journey marked by self-realisation, diverse exposure, and business transformation. His parting advice to future MBA participants is to be open to fresh perspectives, learn from diverse cultures, and effectively leverage personal strengths. These elements could indeed be the key to unlocking unparalleled success in the world of business.
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