What does Business in Society mean to me? When pondering this idea, I find that the overall this class has taught me the answer. Cohesive goals of the sum that allow for progression in the right direction. The process in which we learned was like no other that I have experienced before. As I begin to prepare myself for my last semester at the University, I’ve been reflecting on my overall foundation that I’ve develop that will be the support of my new career. I’ve had numerical, strategic and analytical classes, yet I still felt as though there was something missing. This class was the missing piece. It made me dig inside to portions of my knowledge I sometimes neglect, and I honestly believe this made me more well-rounded.
The abstract thinking is something that is overlooked in the College of Business as many of us tend to be box checkers and dead line people, but this is a skill that is overlooked yet highly valued. In fact, if there was a way to quantify this qualitative skill, it would probably be one of the most sought in new talent.
During the class, we exercised this part of other selves by completing multiple 10+1 assignments, as well as a social interaction piece. Although I initially felt that the social interaction was a unnecessary, I can now see the impact it had on our group over the semester. Because I was able to see my members in an uncontrolled and authentic light, I appreciated their thoughts and perspectives when I read their work in our group assignments. Unique Innovative Capabilities and Dynamic Decision Making were the metaphorical phrases that stood out ot me the most when completing the tasks. I felt as though these were very applicable to my major, which felt more comfortable when reflecting. The fishbowl was a very interesting concept as well.. To have a class structure where we learn through our own self reflections and the response and reactions of other was something unheard of. I found that with each of the 10+1s, I was able to pick the brains of my classmates without the words of questions even having to leave my mouth. I personally do not believe I lived up to the expectations of the fishbowl, however since I am a learn by experience and observation, I absorbed the impacts of metaphors. I believe towards the end of the semester I became more comfortable with the interaction site and the idea of others openly reading my work. I look forward to my class taught by Sanjiv next semester to put this knowledge into use.
Although my group did not decide to post my selfie publicly, I did wish to share my thoughts and opinions that I pondered on myself. One letter I wanted to highlight and point out was one that my very bright group member Kristen shared, “Good things often come and go. Not everything has a time limitation but instead just slowly fades away. The journey in the fishbowl is in full swing but no one knows the depth to its time. Even though the fishbowl may diminish, it will always be a life after theory where your constantly experiencing something.”
I thought this was a great perspective to have on the fishbowl. Life after theory was an interesting way to depict what happens once class is complete. I would add by saying that those who really put effort into their abstract thinking would even be moved to view their work much differently moving forward.