Cranfield Advanced Development Programme - Comments
The CADP was life changing. It really allowed me to immerse myself in learning. The techniques taught have had a real practical application and the staff and students I
met were simply as good as it gets."
Craig Kingaby, Managing Director, Aon Global Risks Division.
"Getting a major strategic project in brand development off the ground has increased the perceived value added by me and my department. This has lifted the internal marketing debate to focus more on long term strategic issues. We are asking the right questions and making progress in key issues."
Hartwin Feddersen, Regional Marketing Manager, The East Asiatic Company(Singapore) PTE Ltd.
"I am surprised by how much I have accomplished since the programme. It has created a lot of clarity for me and I now find it much easier to take a moment to step back to make confident decisions."
Yves Vandenberghe, Market Manager Europe, Rohm & Haas France SA.
"People look to me now as someone who will change things."
Rob Koller, Purchasing and Product Development Manager, ICS International BV.
"I have benefited greatly by seeing things from a wider perspective enabling me to set realistic objectives. The course has helped me to focus on my strengths."
Dr Carolin Miltenburger, Head of Corporate Outcomes Research, Schering AG.
"I now have a much-improved insight into the way organisations can be changed by positive, proactive leadership. I really wish I had attended this programme 15 years ago!"
Philip Johnson, Director of Client Database Services, Canadean Ltd.
"The personal feedback I received on The Advanced Development Programme was excellent! I have gained a real insight into how other people see me, and a very good guide as to how I should work on certain characteristics to improve."
Samir Gandhi, Associate Director, Fidelity Investments.
"I have experienced several key realisations about myself, my capability and what it takes to become a business leader. The biggest value I’ve gained from the course has been it’s structure i.e. one week training, six weeks back in the office, giving me the opportunity to evolve rather than transform!"
Nick Mason, Head of TV Licensing Sales & Operations, BBC.
"I found the programme extremely thought-provoking. It provided some excellent models which helped me focus on strategic issues. I also benefited greatly from increased self-awareness and from discussing issues and exchanging experiences with link-minded people."
Paul Millington, Finance Director, Evans Property Holdings Plc.
"The ADP is the professional equivalent of a rapidly clearing mist. Suddenly there's clarity on the winding path through the mysteries of leadership, strategy and change management. The potential for leveraging personal change and business change through this course is immense. It also creates a powerful network of like-minded leaders used to confronting and solving the same problems. It's good to know you're not alone!"
Atholl Duncan, Executive Editor, News, BBC Scotland.
"As a result of attending the programme I have developed my capability as a strategic thinker and leader. Bosses and colleagues have all commented on the positive, significant impact on the organisation. I am now seen as a cornerstone of the authority, rather than a middle manager. Although it was a very large financial commitment for an NHS organisation development budget, by investing in me they believe they have already gained more than they put in."
YiMien Koh, Director of Public Health, Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Health Authority.
"There was a much higher focus on individual one-to-one personal development than I had expected. As we all commented, it was a life enhancing experience."
Steve Caddy, Chief Engineer - Technology, Holset Engineering Co Ltd.
"The ADP has given me increased awareness of my motivations, where I want to go and how to achieve this. This new knowledge could not have been gained from a reference source. The insights that I now have into what drives me, my capabilities and how I impact on the people around me, are helping me to increase the effectiveness with which I convey my ideas within the organisation. BP has gained some one who is less constrained by self-ignorance and who now fully realises where they can add maximum value to the organisation. My boss and colleagues say they are already noticing a difference in the way I work."
Dr Lucy Wright, Regional Medical Adviser (Europe), BP Amoco Plc.