Francis Kong highlights the importance of adaptive leadership at Metis College launch
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“An MBA is not a golden ticket. It’s a toolbox,” said Francis Kong, addressing a packed room at the launch of Metis College on March 29, 2025.
“And in a world like this, you and I will always be rookies. What matters is how fast you adapt—and what you do with what you learn.”
Kong delivered the closing keynote at the launch of Metis, accredited to provide programs for working professionals.
“You don’t wait to be perfect before stepping forward,” Kong said. “The world won’t wait with you. You lead while learning.”
Kong’s message reflects Metis’ programs — from foundational business skills to applied strategy and a final capstone challenge.
Trisha Roque-Oreta, director of learning, at Metis said: “Our students aren’t preparing for the future, they’re already in it. They need space to grow while staying in motion.”
Kong reframed burnout as a deeper misalignment. “You’re tired because you’re living someone else’s story,” he said. “If you don’t define your direction, the world will define it for you.” He challenged attendees with four questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do? Where should I go?
“This generation doesn’t lack information,” he said. “They’re starving for meaning. Education must start there.”
Tools Over Titles
Metis is in partnership with Woolf University and the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, for MBA and short-course tracks.
Metis positions education as a system of tools—not status. Students can stack short courses, earn certificates, or pursue a full MBA. The model is modular, flexible, and global, with immersion programs and access to Oxford faculty and alumni networks.
Kong closed with a final challenge: “Time is your most limited resource. Don’t spend it—invest it. And stop waiting for permission. You don’t need it.”
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