Susan Sharman

MBA 2020, UK

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others” Jack Welch

I have worked in various roles within the NHS over the last 30 years with the last six years in management. I am now in a senior management role as a programme manager for the health visiting team.

Achievements

  • Successful promotion to Programme Manager
  • Promotion to District Manager
  • Completion of Level 7 Teaching and Assessing in Practice

What attracted you to the Kent MBA programme and why?

The model of Observe, Create and Practice, transferring knowledge into practical application. Also, the opportunity to study with a diverse group of students with common goal of transformational leadership.

What were your motivations for undertaking an MBA?

To study at level 7 to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence business. To move from novice to expert in my role

Aspiration

Support career progression to a more strategic role.

Advice

Always learn from constructive feedback and actively seek it.