Michael G.
About me
| Michael G. | |
| Chemistry | |
| Chemistry and Education | |
| Research Postgraduate | |
| Vanbrugh | |
| 1972 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| Consultant | |
| United Kingdom |
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A day in the life of a Consultant in the United Kingdom
My career goals when I graduated
teaching chemistry and physics to highly motivated students
My career history
From teaching science to education management and county council chief executive and university governance.
What has helped my career to progress
Listening and responding to people's needs.
Courses taken since graduation
DPhil FCMI University Professorship and Governor.
How my studies have helped my career
Relevant updating at the right time.
What surprised me about my career so far
Freedom to develop my own interests at different times.
Where I hope to be in 5 years
Finally retired!
My advice to students considering work
Do a personal skills audit and look for employers that will be interested in what you offer.
My advice about working in my industry
Keep up to date with development through conferences and networking.
Other advice
Seek an advanced vocational qualification soon.
Contacting me
Any of the above information.
What I do
Initially teaching science in public and government schools , I later moved to management as Director of Education and then a County Council Chief Executive . I now run a consultancy.
Skills I use and how I developed them
Strategic management and governance skills developed through the Chartered Management Institute of which I am a Fellow.
What I like most
I enjoy working with people.
What I like least
Overwork culture.
What surprised me most
The ability to make a big difference to organisations.
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