MBA 2020, UK<\/p>\n
\n\u201cLeaders aren\u2019t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else. And that\u2019s the price we\u2019ll pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.\u201d Vince Lombardi<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
I am currently responsible for the Data and Analytics practice with the VIQTOR DAVIS UK organisation. I lead approximately 50 data professionals in delivering data led IT services to 25+ customers across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n
My entire post-university working life has been within this single organisation having joined on the graduate scheme and working in roles such as on the helpdesk, as a test analyst, business analyst and project manager.<\/p>\n
My professional interests are mainly focused on getting the maximum out of everything, whether it be myself, my customers or my team.<\/p>\n
I am a keen gym-goer having built my own home gym alongside many other outdoor activities with my family.<\/p>\n
Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Reaching a career position where I am responsible for a large business unit and have a level of independence akin to running my own company<\/li>\n
- Built a business unit from the ground up (800% growth in five years)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What attracted you to the Kent MBA programme and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The location, I love Canterbury city and my company previously collaborated with Kent University for graduate schemes.<\/p>\n
What were your motivations for undertaking an MBA?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Having worked for a single organisation all my life I have learned effective ways of doing things. In order to improve my skills and expand my career I need to learn other methods of managing a business.<\/p>\n
Aspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n
I hope to either achieve a ‘C level’ role within a large organisation or build my own company.<\/p>\n
Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n
It\u2019s not about working hard it is about working smart \u2026 and hard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"