Here’s another resource for those of you who are bookmarking and collecting these sites. You know Fast Company, the king of the 2000-2001 internet media explosion (and just about the last magazine standing from that era). From time to time, I check out their online site for a quick read to see who they’re profiling, and came across their 30 Second MBA feature. It’s a cool idea – each week, Fast Company poses a question to a panel of five “faculty” members, who record separate video clips that air Monday through Friday. The videos are, you guessed it, 30 seconds in length, which means the faculty have to be crisp with their points.
The “professors” on the 30 Second MBA site include CEOs and other senior executives from some of the world’s largest companies, and their advice is pretty darn good, actually. Recent topics include:
- How do you deliver difficult news to your staff, customers or the public?
- In a highly networked, global world, has the meaning of leadership changed?
- How can teams make better decisions?
Part of the fun is seeing if leaders really can answer a complex business question in just 30 seconds... which is a good challenge for any of us, frankly. So, tune in, not just for the content, but for the lessons on being succinct and brief - the art of using 50 words when 50 words is all you get! Check out the 30 Second MBA at Fast Company.com. I think you’ll like it – it certainly won’t take long to absorb the material.
Comments
Nice site Steve. It gives good context, and reinforces the point more broadly that brevity is critical, particularly in these termultuous times.
Got something to say?
Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!