A FORMER fighter pilot jetted into Durham University Business School to talk to students about his transition from the cockpit to the boardroom. Dan Robinson was invited to speak to Masters students about how his high-flying career in the air force helped shape him to take over the family business after his father’s sudden death. He told students: “Flying a jet fighter can be like playing five different computer games at once whilst holding numerous conversations simultaneously. Ultimately, it’s about processing multiple inputs of information, prioritising quickly and making sensible decisions. Professor Ian Stone, Head of the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Durham University, said: “The students have been learning about organisational structures and how the entrepreneur fits in to lead and inspire. “Dan’s talk was excellent and really brought to life the theory behind what the students have been studying. His story is inspirational not just in terms of what he has achieved as a fighter pilot, but as a business leader who helped bring together an organisation at a very low ebb, to engage staff and stimulate growth.” If you are interested in getting involved in speaking on one of our programmes, please contact [email protected].
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:45:48 +0000
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