Building resilience and capability: Shaping the future of Morgan Sindall Construction

One of the best parts of the programme for me was getting to meet other people from across Morgan Sindall and making relationships with those people that enable me to tap into the expertise we have in all the different regions. I think Cranfield gave us a great platform to bring together people from across the business from different disciplines on a level playing field. They created a safe environment where everyone felt able to speak but not pressured. It was fast paced but fun, with lots of different techniques used to keep us engaged. I’ve done degree and Master’s degree-level learning in the past and, in my opinion, this was next level. I’m pleased to say that one of my project group’s suggestions in our presentation at the end of the programme has been implemented and there is work ongoing in that area at the moment. It feels good to know that we are listened to and our opinion is valued. Taking part in the programme and hearing the presentations from the other project groups has definitely broadened my knowledge. It has switched on my receptors to things that I wouldn’t necessarily have thought about before in the day-to-day. It’s broadened my horizons and given me the confidence and passion to talk about these issues with other people in the business and our stakeholders and to give my opinion on them. Overall, I think the process Morgan Sindall has invested in with Cranfield has been really innovative – and it’s been very satisfying to be a part of that. From taking part in Shaping our Future, I can really see that the business is striving to do things differently, better, and to be a market-leader. Being part of the journey makes you feel valued, and feeling like you are genuinely working for a market-leading company is exciting. I know that I’m working for a business that listens to its employees and 100% believes that talented people are key to its success. Investing in learning and development at the level Cranfield offers in order to tap into and increase its employees’ potential has taken everything to another level, and it’s a really great feeling to be working for the business right now.

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