Using CoachingOurselves as a Management Development Tool in an Experiential MBA Course: A Case Study in Applying Reflection as a Learning Strategy for Enhancing Engagement (original) (raw)
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University of Reading. His research interests include the nature and use of reflection in post-experience management education, and the use of systemic constellations in organisational development. Chris holds a PhD in Management Learning from Lancaster University, and an MBA from Henley. His first book, The Every Day MBA, was published at the beginning of 2015 and his second, Brilliant Strategy for Business, was released in 2016. "Reflection is embedded in my brain forever now!": Personal Development as a core module on an Executive MBA 2 Abstract Professional progression and skills development are the main expectations of mid-career managers when enrolling on an Executive MBA (EMBA), yet it can be personal development (PD) that turns out to be the unexpected benefit of management education.