How does it feel after starting the EMBA at SDA Bocconi?
I am absolutely thrilled and energized. I am proud of completing this journey (proud of me). I now have a deeper self-awareness that has made me more conscious of my strengths and potential. I feel professionally different, much more solid. I am confident that the skills I’ve gained will help me in my professional life and make me a better leader. My expectations from this experience were definitely met. The EMBA is unquestionably a life phase that is hard to forget. It’s not just an academic experience but, above all, a life experience.
What impact has the EMBA had on your personal and professional life?
The impact has been incredibly strong. The EMBA becomes a part of you—it penetrates deeply and shapes the way you view everything. It provides you with a new way of seeing yourself and the world, fostering greater self-confidence. It equips you with an "expanded" way of thinking, as if you have an additional perspective, capable of seeing where others don’t (new perspectives). For me, the EMBA has become a "state of mind," a whole new mindset.
Embarking on the EMBA was driven by a personal inspiration that has stayed with me throughout the journey, supported by my passion for innovation and change. Professionally, the EMBA has had a concrete and tangible application. Rationalizing the knowledge gained during the EMBA in my daily actions has led to a new approach to my work. It has provided me with the tools to develop innovative solutions and adapt them to the current competitive environment.
How would you describe the EMBA journey, both from a personal and professional development perspective, to a potential candidate?
I believe it is an essential experience for anyone who doesn’t want to stay stagnant and is willing to step out of their daily routine to take on new challenges. It’s for those who feel the desire to improve themselves and structure their training for future professional challenges. It’s an investment in skills aimed at improving the learning process and expanding one’s potential, all while balancing study and work.
What enriches this experience:
- The Network: The opportunity to build your own relational network through continuous interaction and exchange with classmates and the Faculty.
- The Group: The age diversity, the various industries represented, the exchange of ideas, and shared experiences are key ingredients to the success of the EMBA classroom. Deep friendships form, and lasting relationships are built.
- The Content: The pragmatic approach to each discipline is rooted in case-based learning, which offers you strategic thinking and a comprehensive vision of business.
Giuliano Perez