Working with MBA Students

A Berkeley Board Fellows How-To Guide

2012 Program Reach

90 Board Fellows

50 Organizations

5,600 Hours of service

The life of an MBA student.

Berkeley MBA’s produce high quality work

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Students are insanely busy(Typical calendar of Berkeley-Haas extracurricular activities.)

Because…

Students juggle conflicting commitments.

Academics

Social

Extracurricular Activities

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Career Development

Keys to a successful board mentorship.

Keep sight of the goal.

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Establish deliverables early and refer to them often.

Be Flexible.

Concentrate on the end product and allow students to manage their

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Communicate clearly and frequently.

Successful mentors incorporate regular interactions with students.

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Students expect…

Goal Oriented Projects

Clear Communication Flexibility

Dates Impacting Students’ Availability (2012-13)

Cal vs. Stanford Big Game…..…..………Oct 20th

Fall Final Exams……….….....………..Dec 4th-12th Winter Break (travel)…………Dec 17th-Jan 21st

MBA Classes Resume.…..………..……..Jan 22nd Exam Week..………………..………..Mar 11th-15th Spring Break…………...….…………Mar 25th-29th

Spring Final Exams….……..……..May 13th-18th

Tap Into Resources

Email: socialimpact@haas.berkeley.edu

Facebook: http://bit.ly/cnpl-fb

Board Fellows website: http://bit.ly/boardfellows

The Business of Making a Difference Starts Here.http://nonprofit.haas.berkeley.edu