“Education develops the intellect; and the intellect distinguishes man from other creatures. It is education that enables man to harness nature and utilize her resources for the well-being and improvement of his life. The key for the betterment and completeness of modern living is education. But, ' Man cannot live by bread alone '. Man, after all, is also composed of intellect and soul. Therefore, education in general, and higher education in particular, must aim to provide, beyond the physical, food for the intellect and soul. That education which ignores man's intrinsic nature, and neglects his intellect and reasoning power can not be considered true education.” ~ Haile Selassie (Ethiopian Statesman and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974, 1892-1975)In the military service, graduate education is required for higher ranking officers. While exemplary service or heroic deed is a merit in itself for promotion, a graduate degree is required. In the business context, while an MBA for example is desirable, it is not required. The same is true in the religious context. Clergies are not ‘required’ to get graduate degrees in theological institutions like Denver Seminary, however it is desirable and will prove to be of great use in ministerial duties. Higher education, more appropriately continuing education, must be pursued earnestly by anyone who wants to succeed in his career or vocation. Though it is not a prerequisite to success, it is however a powerful tool for personal competitiveness and effectiveness.
More often, real higher education do not come from institutions but from life itself, if one is conscious to really acquire it. William Osler (Canadian Physician, 1849-1919) said it best:
“The higher education so much needed today is not given in the school, is not to be bought in the market place, but it has to be wrought out in each one of us for himself; it is the silent influence of character on character.”What’s your take?
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Nor Franco is the Managing Director and Virtual CEO of nextManager.net. He's a former corporate executive whose passion is bringing out the full potential of HR in Businesses. This time that passion is pursued through Virtual Management. He writes and blogs about his management views and insights here. Follow him on Twitter.
