Leadership/Management Coaching
Manager in Commercial Services
Internally promoted to lead a business unit. Has worked at the university for 18 years. Challenge areas include shifting mindset to a more strategic focus, being less operational.
Transitioning from peer relationship to leader, creating a vision for the area. Support and focus needed for transition, building internal networks, leading people, influencing with confidence.
Head of Administration, School of Medicine
Has been in post for 8 months, having previously worked in a similar role at another Scottish university.
Challenge areas include navigating a complex matrix structure which requires them to deal with often-conflicting priorities.
Project Manager
Having been recruited from the private sector they currently lead on multiple projects across the campus.
A business partnering approach in Estates involves them liaising closely with three academic areas. This can often lead to feelings of conflict e.g. a recent dilemma where a Head of School made a case for a workroom refurbishment which they felt compelled to agree to, while being aware of more urgent priorities in the Estates portfolio.