Why did you study the Greenwich MBA?
I looked into studying at Greenwich as I wanted to be able to relate the subject content to my professional sector, choosing the Public Sector endorsement option within the MBA.
How has the Public Sector endorsement helped enhance your career?
The public sector endorsement was fantastic at bridging the MBA deliverables to the public sector. We covered a huge range of subjects including strategy, business environment, leadership, finance, consultancy, and personal career development. Every aspect of the programme was applied to my professional career and drew on my experience when completing assignments and my final dissertation was based on the fire service.
What was your favourite social memory at the university?
The MBA conference was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our learning and work as a team. I loved the diversity of the programme and the opportunity to meet other students at an international level. I have forged professional relationships that I anticipate will last a life time.
How has the MBA helped you tackle leadership and professional skills?
The programme encouraged us to self-reflect and balance the need to be self-aware first and then develop this into an awareness of others. The concepts of emotional intelligence and ethical leadership underpin the programme and a leadership philosophy that is authentic and adaptable ensures we remained flexible in our learning.
Tell us about your career now and your current role?
I am now a Group Manager with the London Fire Brigades Strategy and Inclusion Department. This includes project management and working on future strategic change. I love this role and this was directly influenced by my participation on the programme.
Did you study the MBA part-time, if so how did you balance work and study life?
I studied the MBA part-time. Through a very supportive partner and a commitment from my work I was able to attend classes. Within my time at university I had three children so a very busy work life balance but on reflection a hugely rewarding one.
Do you have any advice for future MBA students?
Be super organised, enjoy it, make friends, and never stop learning and self-reflecting.
Where has your drive and determination come from?
A passion for lifelong learning and I think that I naturally strive to better myself. I started out as a car mechanic with basic qualifications so the completion of the MBA is a huge personal achievement for me and well worth the journey to get here.
