The Learning Curve is the Earning Curve By M. Tim Weaver, ’89
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o you read more non-fiction books than fiction, prefer documentaries to dramas, love how-to videos and get lost for hours on the Internet following hyperlinks to new and interesting information? If so, you might be a lifelong learner. I know I am.
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Whether it’s culture, language, customs or business practices, lifelong learning is part of our DNA as T-birds. As it turns out, it’s part of the greater ASU culture, too. ASU President Michael Crow believes it’s the university’s responsibility to produce “master learners,” a concept that
embraces the idea that self-education doesn’t stop when you receive your diploma. In fact, by the time you finish your university or graduate program, there’s a good chance that what you learned will be outdated. You know you can’t rest on your laurels, especially with the advances in business and technology. However, knowing you need to continue learning is one thing. Knowing where to start is another. That’s where Thunderbird can help. Did you know Thunderbird Executive Education has been teaching leadership and executive development programs for more than 25 years, and has served some of the largest names in the global business arena? Now that we’re a part of the Arizona State University Knowledge Enterprise, Thunderbird is even better able to help you, your team or your company continue your education in global business, cross-cultural knowledge, global mindset, regional regulations, the political economy, and much more. (see sidebar) Need another reason? How about winter 2018
