MBA TEACHING
Student Testimonials
“Giselle was INCREDIBLE. She has such a commanding presence that just makes me want to learn. I aspire to be as put together, smart and well–spoken as Giselle. I really liked the mix between Psychology and Business and found it super applicable to our team programs and what we were learning in class. Class stayed engaging, and I was happy to go every day.”
“Professor Giselle is outstanding, not only charismatic but super knowledgeable, always engaging well with the class.”
“She is an embodiment of what she teaches. I love how she displays these traits on effective teamwork and collaboration when she teaches. Beyond learning, I also got to see the display of these attributes. I also enjoy how her teachings are backed by empirical data and her ability to acknowledge when a data point presented might not be exactly through in some cases. She does this by sighting the number of people polled which might not be indicative of the gen pop.”
“Instructor was helpful, always available for questions when needed, and did her best to provide feedback that addressed questions and comments of the students as opposed to simply listening for the sake of it. This was, by far, the best taught and best led course I have taken in my entire academic career from college onward.”
“Class was always dynamic with a mix of small group discussion, large group discussion, lecture, and activities. It was impossible not to stay engaged, so I found that intentional class design very helpful to my learning.”
“The professor was always ready to help our groups and made everyone feel noticed and appreciated.”
“I got to know so much about working with people from diverse backgrounds and my team. I thought at start of the course that it is some no–purpose filler course. But I liked it so much that I can't express in words. The course is brilliantly designed, and the faculty delivered it in an extremely awesome manner.
“I loved the lectures by the professor. She is amazing at explaining the course materials. The simulations we did in class were both entertaining and educational.”
MBA COURSES
Teamwork and Leading Organizations
Meaningfully contributing to, building, and leading collaborative efforts—from small project-based teams to larger functions and divisions—is foundational to a rewarding and impactful career. The purpose of this course is to lay a foundation of interpersonal skills and systems thinking that will enable you to differentiate yourself as a valued-adding member and leader of organizations. The specific learning objectives for this course are to:
1) Deepen your understanding of yourself – as a social, emotional, cultural being, including your strengths, the contexts in which you thrive, and the areas where you are most interested in growing and developing during your MBA program.
2) Evaluate the aspects of your identity and personal experiences that shape how you interact and engage with others and how they interact and engage with you in organizations. Extend your appreciation of how to create equitable and inclusive teams that leverage a diversity of perspectives and skillsets.
3) Develop your skills as a contributor to and leader of project-based teams. This includes sharpening your understanding of the core elements of team design and how leaders and team members alike can promote effective team processes.
The course includes two complementary sessions:
(1) an intensive introduction to the core components of team formation, at the start of the MBA program; and
(2) a deeper dive into team processes that enhance team learning and effectiveness in the second session of fall semester.
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching is one of my life-long passions. Prior to pursuing a graduate degree in management, I obtained a master’s degree in teaching and spent eleven years working as a university lecturer, department coordinator, and certified teacher trainer. During that time, I taught over 45 university courses and oversaw university departments consisting of over 60 faculty members. During my time as a PhD student, I have deepened my background in higher education teaching to focus specifically on preparing future business leaders. My teaching philosophy, which was developed from over a decade of higher education teaching experience, emphasizes four different components: 1) teaching to the whole person, 2) cultivating independent learners and a spirit of inquiry, and 3) encouraging reflective practice and experiential learning, 4) promoting cross-cultural understanding.