The Business Leaders' Programme - Comments
"Quite simply, The Business Leaders' Programme transformed my perception of what it means to lead a company, not just manage it." Charles Hume, Managing Director,
The Shipowners Protection Ltd.
"I think about The Business Leaders’ Programme every working day. It sped the evolution of my approach to strategy. It prompted me to make changes in the day to day running of the business and inspired me to take a few radical initiatives. I believe that the time was very well spent, and my company does too."
Kate Wilson, Managing Director, Macmillan Children’s Books.
"The programme exceeded my expectations and I know it will prove a very useful base for my further career. The Cranfield Business Leaders’ Programme is one of the most valuable I have ever participated in. It makes things happen."
Michael Thiessenhusen, Head of Marketing & Technical Service, Clariant Masterbatch GmbH + Co. OHG.
"Of particular importance to me was the clarity the BLP gave me on the subject of competitive strategy. It also gave me a deeper appreciation of how to demonstrate effective strategic leadership. In addition I have acquired theoretical tools of analysis that will be a rich source of reference for my continuous growth as a business and corporate leader."
Akin Ajayi, General Manager, Intercontinental Bank Plc.
"I now have a much clearer view of the role and priorities of a business leader and a better understanding of current thinking in a range of key business areas. In particular I have a new and much clearer focus on the areas where I can improve as a leader."
Gavin Hill, Finance Director, Hawker Pacific Aerospace Ltd.
"Compliments to all the staff involved for a job well done! They showed care, confidence, dedication and most importantly, the commitment to continuous improvement and the opportunity for future follow up."
Oliver Evans, Executive Vice President – Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines AG.
"The ‘espirit de corp’ we established in Cranfield in just two weeks was great. I had never experienced that at previous much longer courses. Thanks to the team for a style of facilitation that encouraged intensive interaction among small focussed groups. With a lot of self re-discovery, we will all be better business leaders."
Grant Akata, General Services Manager, Nigeria LNG Ltd.
"The programme exceeded my expectations and I know it will prove a very useful base for my further career. The Cranfield Business Leaders’ Programme is one of the most valuable I have ever participated in. It makes things happen."
Michael Thiessenhusen, Head of Marketing & Technical Service, Clariant Masterbatch GmbH + Co. OHG.
"Attending the Business Leaders’ Programme has not only given me insight into my leadership qualities and style, but also the opportunity to practice the implementation of high-level management techniques. In addition, the two weeks was spent with an excellent network of peers from a diverse range of organisations and cultures."
Julian Ward, Managing Director, JTW Reinsurance Consultants.
- "The programme helped me to understand myself and my impact on others, and helped me think about how to achieve more influence and power. I found that rather than being 'spoon fed' with management tools, I was encouraged to really think about a wide range of management methods and philosophies and how they apply to my business. I also found the interaction and feedback from other delegates most valuable."
Blaire Illingworth, Chief Executive, Clay Products & Emerging Businesses Divisions, Marshalls Plc.
"The whole programme was enlightening - even though personally searching, challenging and occasionally uncomfortable."
Haydn Warman, General Manager & Secretary, Principality Building Society.
"Those subjects relating to strategy (key to senior managers) were neatly unpacked. The course kept a good grasp on reality. Going beyond academic debate, there was constant reference to business case studies, and delegates were encouraged to consider their won company perspective."
Phil Anderson, Director of Claims, Direct Division, Direct Line Insurance Plc.
"The programme lived up to all my expectations. Lectures were of a very high standard. Facilities at Cranfield were excellent. The environment was ideal."
David Wilkinson, General Manager, Dorchester Hotel, London