PMBA Update Progress & Questions for You!
It’s been a very busy week… I’m in the middle of reviewing the last few books on my updated book list and I’m about halfway through revising the manifesto. My recent move to New York City has had a very positive impact on my research capabilities: I now have access to the largest public library system and biggest Barnes and Nobles in the world! 
I’m very happy with how the new manifesto and book list is shaping up: it’s more comprehensive, action-oriented, and easier to use than the current (2005) version is. Almost half of the books on the list will be new or updated, and I’m also including a set of excellent go-to business reference books that no professional should be without.
I want to make the Personal MBA one of the best resources for business education in the world, and I have a lot of ideas about how to get there, but what really matters is what you think. Here’s your chance to weigh in on the future of the PMBA!
Here are four questions for you:
- Why does the Personal MBA appeal to you?
- What is the single biggest benefit of the Personal MBA?
- What is your single biggest challenge when it comes to completing your PMBA?
- What can I personally do to help you reach your business and personal goals?
If you answer these questions by e-mail this weekend, you’ll be put on my exclusive preview list. That means you’ll be the first to see the new PMBA manifesto, have the opportunity to share your thoughts before the final edition is released, and be formally credited as a reviewer when the new PMBA is released to the world.
Please e-mail your responses to ideas [at] personalmba.com by Monday, April 3rd. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
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3 Comments, Comment or Ping
Francesco Ruffino
can’t be all about the books!
Hi dude,
I think you had really a good idea with PMBA. I have started reading your suggested books and a lot of new ideas immediately appear in my mind
BTW: I feel there is something missing between a “real” MBA and PMBA: the classroom.
I think it’s important to:
1. compare your results with other: this kind of challenge usually speed up the learning process
2. meet other people and discuss about the topics covered by the PMBA program: cause it’s important also the face2face communication.
So I propose you:
1. why not built some kind of exams or questionaries? let say: “the 10 (or 5 or 100) things you should know after reading book XXX”. Of course the questions can be prepared by PMBA fellows in a wiki…
2. organize meeting with http://www.meetup.com/ or something similar
thank you,
Francesco
Mar 30th, 2007
Gannon Beck
I think meetup is a good idea. I would opt for practical application instead of a test though. For instance, after reading “On Writing Well” start a blog, or write a Manifesto for changethis.com. After reading “Art of the Start” start a business or non-profit—whatever works for you. This may not be practical in all instances, but I’ve been having success with it.
Gannon
Mar 30th, 2007