Kim and Fulyana continue their discussion with Matt Wenberg about his progression through the “ranks” from apprentice aircraft mechanic to his current MBA studies. This week we also hear about the effect of his completion of the Kokoda Trail and how he has used that experience to keep himself motivated.

This week Kim and Fulyana are joined by Matt Wenberg who talks very openly about his passion for aviation and the career choices he had when starting out. We hear how his career developed and moved from apprentice to MBA and when he felt it was opportune for a university degree to complement his practical experience and knowledge.

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series recorded by phone from Matt’s base in Cairns, Queensland.

How many bits of paper do you need to prove you can be an executive? Which are the “right” ones to have? This week Kim and Fulyana talk about their own experiences in choosing whether or not to pursue further qualifications, what qualifications mean in an organisation and the increasing trend for acceptance of experience as a form of formal qualification for particular executive roles.

Another case study sent in this week by a listener. Kim and Fulyana talk through their ideas and experiences in managing a team that doesn’t appear to have any urgency in its work ethics. Does this mean they prefer quality to speed or can you achieve both?

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Case Studt – Finding A Sense Of Team Urgency

An interesting case study this week supplied by a listener. Kim and Fulyana look at the ways they would approach a complaint from a customer or client that relates to how they were treated by your boss in your absence. Do you ignore it or do you resolve it?