So much has occurred these past few weeks that I think I’d
be able to call the months that passed as “blessings”. For one, taking part in
the Master of Management Technology (MMT) program of De La Salle Lipa (DLSL)
could indeed be one of those blessings.
The Program
The MMT program itself is a breakthrough in the Philippine
education landscape. Being the first of its kind in the country, MMT can
testify to the evolution of technology, packed with the educational necessities
of the new generation.
Started in 1996 together with the construction of the
then-called Management Technology Development Centre (MTDC), now referred to as
Diokno Bldg., MMT continues what it has started. It aims to develop the future
and present stakeholders of the nation – all contributing to the betterment of
society.
MMT hones its students by becoming efficient, effective,
excellent, competent, and character-centered managers. Topped with the ideals
of St. John Baptist De La Salle, it likewise centers on the values that the
Saint has embodied all throughout his life. Values such as faith, service and
communion also show the school’s commitment to equip its students and graduates
with the necessary attributes leading to business or career success.
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| MMT Batch 34, with Sir Sanny Leviste |
Faculty/Mentor
Our first mentor/professor can be considered as one of the
best professors we’ve ever had. Sir Sanny Leviste, our Fundamentals of
Management (FUNMA) professor, taught more than academic knowledge. He led us
towards a journey we thought we would never uncover. His teaching strategies,
which were more about crowdsourcing, brought out the best in us.
Learning from him was just awesome! Starting with a series
of videos that showed us the various sides of management (from environment,
marketing, finances, strategies, etc.), the jam-packed Saturdays we’ve had with
him were more of workshops of personal and career/business success.
He pointed out the importance of passion, just like what
Steve Jobs has always been reiterating. In fact, along the way, I even came to
deduce that Sir Sanny seems to look just like Steve Jobs himself. J In every meeting, we
stressed the importance of determining our own passions in life to be
successful. And so we felt like we’re indeed moving towards more discoveries
along the way.
Continuing the
Journey
One subject down and many to go. Surely, we’ll be taking on
a LOT more throughout the rest of our MMT journey. Next subject shall be
Strategic Information Technology and Exchange (SITE) and that, I think, would
also be an exciting one. J
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| Cake from Sir Sanny, during the last day of FUNMA |
