Changing Culture as a theme in MBA Essays

Background Information: An Oil & Gas Remote Engineer who had a phenomenal growth from a junior engineer to a remote engineer responsible for complex drilling projects and automating the entire operations, is assigned the role to develop strategies to retain the women workforce and develop a comprehensive plan to create an inclusive environment. 

Theme: Understanding Identity and Perspective-Taking, Creating an Inclusive Environment    

Background Information: A consultant puzzled by the hesitation of stakeholders to embrace digitization reevaluates incentives to streamline the implementation of digital tools, processes, and frameworks for the hospital network.

Theme: Change

Theme (Explained): Change narratives are critical to building an engaging story. 

Either a change in the protagonist or their ability to take the team/organization through a period of rapid and drastic change – both read well in MBA essays.

Berkeley Haas MBA Video Essay Question: The Berkeley MBA program develops leaders who embody our four Defining Leadership Principles. Briefly introduce yourself to the admissions committee, explain which Defining Leadership Principle resonates most with you, and tell us how you have exemplified the principle in your personal or professional life.