Client Testimonial - Mini MBA in Business Leadership: Stephen Hutchinson
Client Testimonial - Mini MBA in Business Leadership: Stephen Hutchinson
Salford Professional Development had the pleasure of hearing from past delegate Stephen Hutchinson, General Manager for the UK & Ireland for Belgian Hardware manufacturer Sobinco, who took part in our Mini MBA in Business Leadership programme. Stephen has been involved in the UK construction industry for over 35 years and has a vast amount of experience managing teams and holding directorship. With his current role evolving, he now has more input into the businesses European operations and therefore was seeking a professional development opportunity that could help him prepare for this new role.
Stephen’s priorities when choosing a course was finding one that could be completed in a short period of time, and a course that covered a broad depth of topics which could best aid him when formulating a Pan-European strategy for his business. The Mini MBA in Business Leadership was a perfect fit as it covered many key learning points of a postgraduate business course at the fraction of the time. As well as equipping delegates with up-to-the-minute approaches and strategies which Stephen could implement into his role to make decisions in his changing business environment.
The rewards of the course have been evident, as he says:
It reignites learning practices/knowledge that may not have used in some time, regardless of age, it challenges your thought processes along with helping understand the processes of the business you work within, whether you are an “owner driver” or an employee. In turn, this improves your decision making processes and helps to challenge the status quo!
Regarding the course’s most beneficial aspects, Stephen found it highly insightful, attributing this to the participation of leading practitioners, who shared real-life experiences with their high-level expertise. In addition to this Stephen, like many professionals today, did not attend university so over the years as business landscapes evolve and enter a digital era, this course allowed him to transition into a modern senior leader.
Following completion of the course, Stephen has already begun to put into practice the things he learned along the course, which have further supported his 35 years of knowledge and given him some new ideas and concepts to use. Reflecting on the courses benefits to his role, he felt it had brought about significant changes in how he works, offering greater focus and clarity when communicating objectives to his team. It has also expanded his decision-making processes, leading to better team comprehension and buy-in.
The Mini MBA in Business Leadership programme is a 5-day course which is designed for senior executives and managers aspiring for senior roles from all functions across every industry. It helps delegates improve their knowledge across a wide spread of advanced business skills and equips them with everything they need to succeed in their role. With additional benefits following completion including a lifetime membership to our Mini MBA Alumni Network, where delegates have access to an exclusive club where colleagues can share ideas and expertise.
