MBA programs are designed to make you a master of prioritization. Apart from the subjects learned in classes, there are a plethora of lessons to be learned. MBA graduates are expected to be knowledgeable in their core subjects along with the latest business world happenings. Thus, only attending classes will not suffice this requirement. Therefore, to make the most out of your MBA journey, we present to you the last part of our blog in this blog series on the best blogs and websites for MBA students and aspirants to follow. Hope it serves you well.
Consulting
- StrategyU – Paul Millerd found this platform. He is an ex-consultant with over 10+ years of experience. The aim of this platform is to teach anyone with the motivation to learn the secrets of top-tier consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Also, this platform hosts a multitude of articles and resources on a consulting domain. So, if consulting is your dram domain, please have a look at this website.
- Consultant’s Mind Blog – John Jim writes this blog. He is a professor of strategy at Emory’s Goizueta Business School. Also, he has solid experience in consulting clients from various industries. His blogs cover wide topics ranging from consulting strategies, presentations, work-life balance, how to deliver projects, etc. Therefore, if you want a peek into the mind of a consultant, this is a great place to start.
- Casecoach’s Blog – This platform is meant for students and professionals who want to break into consulting. Apart from providing coaching and training for consulting interviews, they have a plethora of articles and blogs on various consulting firms, interview tips, preparation strategies, and approaches. Thus, if you are an MBA student who wants to break into the top-tier consulting firms, follow their blogs for more clarity.
- Tom Spencer’s Blog – It is a professional consulting provider. On this blog, they share their insights on how to venture into consulting and understand topical issues and important concepts. It is specifically meant for students and consulting professionals. So, it is one of the best blogs and websites for MBA students if you are dreaming of going into consulting.
Product Management
- Department of Product’s Blog – It is an education company dedicated to product teams and aspirants. They provide training on various product management techniques and tools. Also, they regularly write explainers and articles on various product management strategies, terminologies, stories, and technologies. Thus, if you want to venture into the challenging domain of product management, this space is a great starter for you.
- Roman Pichler’s Blog – He is a leading product management expert. He specializes in digital products and agile methods. Considered a pioneer in agile product management practices, he has advised product leaders and taught product managers and product owners for more than 15 years. Through his blog, he regularly shares his thoughts on various product news and developments. Also, you will get to know about various product management principles by reading his blog.
- Product School’s Blog – They are a reputed certification institute in the domain of product management that also conducts corporate training. They not only just cover the tools and resources for product management, but also regularly publishes interviews of professionals in the field of product management. They also have templates for various product management activities. So, if you want to start your journey in the domain of product management, this is a must-follow website.
Information Technology
- Software Strategies Blog – Louis Columbus writes this blog. He is a software product management and marketing professional with over 20+ years of experience. This blog focuses on software technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Also, the industry implications of these technologies are also discussed in this blog post.
- Science Soft’s Blog – Science Soft publishes this blog. This is a leading company in the domain of software, IT, and data solutions. They have more than 30 years of experience in this domain. Through their blog, they cover many areas in the domain of information technology. Some popular topics include IT consulting, information security, IoT, digital transformation. So, if you are interested in the domain of IT, follow this space.
Notable Mentions
Apart from the blogs and websites mentioned here, you can always read free reports, articles, and insights published by various professional organizations. These reports will give you many useful insights regarding various technological and management developments. Here are some of the best ones for your reference:
- Mckinsey Insights
- Bain Insights
- BCG Insights
- PWC Insights
- KPMG Insights
- Deloitte Insights
- Redseer Insights
“Knowledge is Power”. And in this ever-changing world of business, who has more information and knowledge, always stays ahead. So, as an MBA student, you should try to make the most of your time. Thus, read these best blogs and websites for MBA and stay ahead. All the best and enjoy – Purvesh
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Purvesh is a bibliophile currently pursuing MBA at IIT Madras
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