Master of Business: Recent Episodes
Teesside University Business School
Put the kettle on, get comfortable and join Dr Noel Dennis as he chats to a range influential and inspirational business leaders and academics. In a series of informal interviews, Noel discusses a variety of topical business issues and delves into factors which have led to their success. Noel and his guests also deliberate how businesses can overcome current and upcoming challenges, in a business environment which is increasingly complex and competitive. About Dr Noel Dennis Noel is Associate Dean at Teesside University Business School and a Principal Lecturer for the MBA programme. A professional jazz musician, Noel has a passion for learning and teaching and is an advocate of adopting creative methods in the classroom. He uses his musical experience to offer a creative approach to business education - exploring the dynamics of jazz and its relevance in developing a culture of improvisation and creativity within a business. His work has garnered significant interest from both the academic and business communities.Noel leads his own band and also writes and records with renowned composer and producer, Bob Bradley. Noel and Bob's music can be regularly heard on a variety of TV programmes, including Location, Location, Location, Gok Wan's Fashion Fix, Top Gear, Hollyoaks, The One Show, The Gadget Show and on a number of TV commercials.
How Helen Stewart, Managing Director of Colewood, has forged a career as a leader and manager in Digital. Helen shares her journey to management in digital and the importance of positive culture in the workplace.
As a Director of both Reeds Rains and Auction House, Paul Rodgers provides (perhaps surprising) insight into the housing market and the impact of the pandemic.
Intasite is a revolutionary platform, changing the way secure/heavy industry operates. Director, Danielle Croce, provides the low-down on her journey, Intasite and the future of workplace induction.
Chloe Clover tells us how a trip 'down under' led to the inspiration for one Teesside's most celebrated and award winning video production/social media companies. Since the time of recording, Chloe has been named Tees Businesswoman of the Year.
Lee Flanagan shares his inspiring story from struggling through personal difficulties to managing one of the most successful firms of its kind.
Eugene Taylor discusses his career journey in banking and finance and talks about the impact of the pandemic on the banking sector and how it has had to quickly adapt to support businesses and personal customers in a time of crisis.
In the episode Beverly Boden discusses her transition from working in the tourism industry into higher education. Beverly's areas of expertise are in aviation and dark tourism and she discusses both of these in this episode.
Russ Sawdon discusses how he discovered the power and potential of Business Networks and how this developed his outlook as a businessman.
In this episode Captain Emma Henderson talks about her journey into flying and life in the left seat of an Airbus. Emma discusses the leadership through the eyes of an airline Captain and demonstrates how lessons from the flight deck can pervade leadership and management more broadly. Emma talks about her inspirational work in developing and leading the Project Wingman Foundations, which led to her recent award of an MBA.
Claire McLaren discusses her career journey and her passion for developing individuals to reach their full potential. Claire talks about the value of apprenticeships and her recent experience of successfully completing her Higher Degree Apprenticeship with Teesside University Business School.