Memorabilia from Cranfield MBA Class of 2004/05

It is out! 60 superb pages of photo's, write-up's, fun and full of memories from the year that comes to an end in a couple of days.
Over the last many months now, 7 MBA students and 2 partners had been working hard on this year book, ably led by Joanna. The creative execution was in the reins of Maqui, who is a graphics designer and the partner of Alexis. Amongst ourselves, we had divided the work on various parts of the yearbook. I was actively playing the role of a "snooping" photographer, a writer and a crossword creator. Other members too played their share of some very valuable and creative role. The best part was to have the MBA partners on our team. Emma and Maqui were the voices of the partners and ensured that we go beyond the MBA perspective to capture moments / events of partners as well.
It was difficult for most of us to schedule this add-on work and the fortnightly meetings weren't an easy affair, especially if you have a go-getter woman leader of the team. Joanna ensured that each of us remain on our toes to do our best while providing all possible support. So none of us had to worry on the liaison with the printers, legal / copyright issues, costing, etc. Joanna had taken care of it all.
It was an interesting and a valuable learning experience. We were giving shape to a new thing; we had to decide what it would look like, what it would contain and who will do what. This yearbook is possibly the most loved assignment that I have worked on during the MBA. The quality of the work is seen to be believed but the praises we have received from the fellow MBA's is just phenomenal.
As we pack our bags and prepare ourselves to leave this place called Cranfield, almost all of us would be happy to confess - "I did what I came here for! I have learnt many lessons of life; I have stretched myself beyond my capacity and I leave this place as a better manager and above all, an even better human being!"
For our team, the satisfaction is of having created a memorabilia that many of us would love to show to our grand children, when we sit their rocking on the rocking chair and remembering these sweet days at Cranfield.