Master of Business
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 aca...
Episodes
Mar 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
49 min
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.
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
48 min
Russ Sawdon discusses how he discovered the power and potential of Business Networks and how this developed his outlook as a businessman.
Feb 17, 2021
Feb 17, 2021
1hr 3 min
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.
Feb 10, 2021
Feb 10, 2021
39 min
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.