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The healthcare track for MBAs has never been a hot one — until now. Believe it or not, healthcare companies cant find enough MBAs to fill up open positions in this $2,26 trillion industry, says Marjorie Baldwin, head of Arizona State University’s School of Health Management and Policy. Hospital administration and healthcare practice management may still lack the glamour of top consulting gigs, but the opportunities now go beyond just hospitals — B-school grads can find roles in everything from biomedical startups and e-health ventures to consulting and pharmaceutical R&D.

Unlike many of her peers who are investing precious time and money studying for a master's degree in business administration, Emily Pursell doesn't want to work for or a top consulting firm or hedge fund when she graduates.

Business meetings can be functional or frustrating, catalysts or
catastrophes, inspirational or insipid. But it’s not always random fate
that decides which kind you’ll be getting. You can help influence the
tone and course of any meeting you attend by honing your meeting
etiquette.

Etiquette, you say? For a meeting? But of course. In any gathering
of people, a focus on good manners ensures that everyone is comfortable
and that interactions go smoothly. That can enhance effectiveness and
productivity during any collaborative process.

Whether you’re an attendee or an organizer, brushing up on your manners is just smart business. Here are five points to ponder.

1. Respect people’s time.

Here are 10 Ways To BE:

1. Never stop questioning. Every time you feel frustrated with a task, ask yourself, "How does this task fit in with my ultimate goals?" "How can I do this better, faster, easier, simpler, and even more fun?"