A former combat leader turned executive leadership coach has been appointed as an honorary teaching fellow at Lancaster University Management School.
Neil Jurd OBE, of Kendal, has become renowned in the world of leadership coaching after running a successful consulting business over the past 10 years.
He has recently been invited to become an Entrepreneur in Residence within Lancaster University Management School, bringing with him his expertise in leadership, planning and strategy.
Neil, a former Sandhurst instructor, dedicated 25 years to the army and led a number of overseas expeditions including in Bosnia and Sierra Leone.
Since leaving the army Neil has continued to work with senior leaders across the UK to help develop their leadership skills.
During the pandemic, he was recognised for also successfully launching a virtual leadership course to enable business leaders and managers to best equip themselves to lead their teams through any situation.
Neil said: “Leadership development is an integral factor in any successful business and especially when it comes to creating a happy and hard-working team of staff. The rewarding part of my job is to be able to work with a range of senior leaders who are putting leadership practices into action on a daily basis.
“My belief is that with the right tools everyone can learn to lead.”
Brian Gregory, Director of the Entrepreneurs in Residence scheme within Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) said: “Entrepreneurs in Residence are the stars of our region’s business community and are valued members of our Management School.
“Entrepreneurs bring first-hand experience from the front line of business. They complement our academic teaching and research, and provide a unique insight into the world of work for our students.
“In return, our EiRs get the chance to strengthen their own connections with peers, as well as access to the Management School’s top-class students and world-leading research.”
