IN RESIDENCE WEEK 2009

Hello ALL

Just got back from the in residence week!

And I just wanted to comment on its agenda....sorry if I seem critical.

The study groups each night, & case study review day was helpful. Gets you engaged.

But little "tips" on the exam or its "focus". (Just rumors mostly from participants...)

The "Risk" concept/seminar class was helpful to tackle current strategic needs at work, but most of the SEMINARS - OR 4 hour long (fluff) "concepts" - were rather a waist of my needs and many of the participants time.

(Make seminars 2 hours tops! i.e With DEPTH, and real life EXAMPLES) What a concept!

The "dorm" accomidations and marginal "dorm-like" food was rather apparent with everyone I spoke with. Many suggested PMAC made a fortune rather than put on a "professional" week program or seminars. I was not as upset as others. These PHD "trainers", cost $$$.

Example of lack of ACE:

The participant timetable form- was amature, i.e confusing and lacked any "highlighed" information i.e picture taking times, extra ciricular activites, bus schedules, etc.

Maybe "highlight" the "days events" - on the EXISTING board inside the dorm residence - so people can be reminded before they start their day!

SIMPLE THINGS, make ALL the difference for YOUR members!

PMAC needs help or more experienced event planners for such events. They fell short, on a MAJOR opportunity to "show how good they are" with their audience that ultimately pays the way.

All in all it was a week, (for me) to gather ones strategies to study for the exam, network, attend seminars/learnings. But this week for many was more a social time /party at the pub and flurt!! 300 + attended this mass muse, I hope there was some learning going on.

There were many that did not attend some of classes, or 1/2 the class. (as the week went on...)

Some partied till 3-4 a.m. in the common rooms. (all got a talking to...in class)

SOME took heed. But, Beer bottles were found everywhere in the morning! Even in the elevator! - Someone even toilet papered the hallways!!! :)

Buyers, purchasing agents.??????...real professional! eh.

I still came away with the "motivations of the week", networking which is positive for PMAC.

But I must say alot there have no clue about business, and are glorified clerks, especially the young ones, showing up in flip flops to class!!!! Acting like they are at highschool etc.

Many "arguing" stupid concepts, even one " so called Manager was arguing to Laurie about "the case" - that the numbers in the case do not add up! (She was thinking...or wanna be an accountant)

Lady, "cases" are conceptual, they are a "concept" of many aggregate issues in SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, not a exam on income statements!

Many there wasted our (my) time in class, they just wanted to be seen - important!???

Yikes. I am glad I am home, where a good bed, meal and intelligent company is NOT an option.

Let me know, your thoughts. And ones studying habits, exam insights, suggestions.

Thanks, take care, good luck!

Davi