Education
I have actually always hated school, yet I have two masters degrees.
How did that happen?
My learning is that education IS important, in the sense that it teaches critical thought and how to find information. I do however have my thoughts on the types of education, and the way we perceive learning. By now, it shouldn't surprise too many people when
I have tried some different programs over the years, some that I have chosen not to complete, and some that I have.
Let's focus on those shall we?
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KaosPilot
What is KaosPilot?
A question that has as many replies as there are educated KaosPilots!
But in short, it is a school.
A very different type of school.
Where people learn a variety of skills that helps enable competencies in
Currently, the KaosPilot School themselves state;
"Kaospilot is a School for Creative Leadership & Meaningful Entrepreneurship
A Kaospilot is a graduate of the 3-year Enterprising Leadership Program. A Kaospilot is a profession in its own right. It is a person who drives results and creates transformation and who can best be described as a changemaker, an entrepreneur and a leader."
Masters in Marketing
To get a larger understanding of marketing as a larger field, I undertook a degree at Edinburgh Napier University, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Probably the most charming city in the world!
My degree was called a Master of Science in Marketing with Festival and Event Management.
Modules;
- Direct & Digital Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Principles and Practices of Marketing
- Strategic Brand Management
- International Conference Management
- International Festival and Event Management
- Research Methods
- Dissertation (Generation Y's Perceptions of Sponsorship)
MBA
I have also uTo be able to put my marketing background and other experiences in context, I have also undertaken an executive MBA at Nord University in Norway.
The course was part time, over three years. A very interesting approach to taking a degree, allowing me to meet other professionals from across Norway working in a wide variety of fields.
Modules:
- Accounting and Analytics
- Organisation and Management
- Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Managerial Accounting
- Economics
- Corporate Finance
- Strategy and Management
- Project Management
- Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Research Methods
- Dissertation (Small Businesses Experiences with Outsourcing)
Various.
Not all knowledge comes from academic education and some education is never completed.
I have tried my hand at various types of education, and have a series of different certifications behind me. This all led to many people asking for advice over the years.
Don't be shy, I am happy to assist when people want to better themselves, either for an informal chat or as a coach.