Preparing for classes

Preparing for case based classes can be very tricky. If you analyzed a lot, you may be completely blind folded by strategic discussions in class. Sometimes, while reading a (HBS) case, you would be lost in the volume of information provided.

However, one thing I have figured out is this: If you have a case to read and an article as well, spend more time reading the article as it usually is more important than the case itself. Pay special attention to time line while reading a case. It is easy to be lost and focus on unimportant details about a company. Very often, I skim through the introduction and later find that critical pieces buried in there. I recently came to know that our course pack (set of cases) can be accessible online. It is very useful especially when you forget to take cases to class.

I liked Harvard Business Review articles on Strategy: What is strategy, Core competency of the Corporation. Interestingly my courses this year on technology and strategy are well aligned to my continuing internship on corporate strategic planning.