Bon Voyage Party

Wow, what a weekend. After an intense finish to the “Developing Strategies for Competitive Advantage” class, we were all ready for a break. I have to admit that the simulation was a lot of fun. Even though I practiced it during the week, I would say that a lot more preparation would have helped tremendously. Team Andrews walked away with a solid win to capture 1st place. Congratulations are in order to Kenny, Laraine, Frank and Paula!

Right after the class simulation, most of us headed over to the Bon Voyage Event at Dr. David Gray’s residence. The 2007 EMBA class (That’s us!), The 2006 EMBA Class and the new 2009 class joined us as well as the Chinese EMBA class. It was a lot of fun meeting some of the old and new class members.

Thanks to the generosity of Dean Himarios as well as Dr. Gray for opening up his home to us. The food was great and the company even better.

The 2008 class is really getting excited about the upcoming trip. This new blog is a way for us to keep everyone updated on our progress. I think all our T’s are crossed and I’s dotted. Although Dr. Mack insists something will come up to make it a challenge, I’m hoping for smooth sailing.

I along with Munira, Frank, Brett and Lee will be leaving a few days early to spend some R&R in Hong Kong before our official class trip begins. We are staying at the Eaton Hotel in Central Kowloon. If you are reading this and have some tips about the hotel or “must see’s”, be sure to let us know. Dr. Mack already suggested trying the French Cuisine at the Shangrla hotel (he even gave me the Chef’s name!) and, of course, High Tea in the Peninsula. Now only if I can talk my classmates into investing in a good French Restaurant…

More later and watch this page for updates during our trip. If everything works out, I will also create a picture album.