The Master of Fine Arts is the new MBA. So argued author Daniel Pink in a recent New York Times story about the new creative economy, in which even old-school corporations like GM increasingly value imaginative “right-brain” thinkers. Harvard Business blogger Tom Davenport vehemently disagrees. While I agree with Tom’s sensible point that all jobs require input from both sides of the brain, I’m glad more companies have begun to recognize the benefits of artistic training.
The MFA Is the New MBA
The Master of Fine Arts is the new MBA. So argued author Daniel Pink in a recent New York Times story about the new creative economy, in which even old-school corporations like GM increasingly value imaginative “right-brain” thinkers. Harvard Business blogger Tom Davenport vehemently disagrees. While I agree with Tom’s sensible point that all jobs […]
April 14, 2008
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