'10 Minute Tip' by Harriet Opalinski - Milton Keynes Top Strategic Development Manager - 7:15am to 9:30am
Harriet Opalinski is a Top Strategic Development Manager working at Age UK Milton Keynes. Whilst studying Fine Art at Northampton University Harriet also worked her way up in to retail management as well as working as off-site & outreach co-ordinator at MK Gallery.
To give back & develop professionally Harriet went into teaching Design & Technology at a secondary school, teaching 6 different subjects.
Making a tough decision for a better work life balance after a bereavement Harriet then applied to Age UK Milton Keynes. Harriet amalgamates all her skills in this very varied role & problem solving. Harriet has to continuously come up with new & creative ideas as well as managing her small team.
About the conversation:
Managing Your Business in Uncertain Times
The key lessons any business can learn from the well managed charity sector!
How to change & adapt to difficult changes. - Making tough decisions - How to listen very carefully to your customers & act on what they tell you.
You may think that charities are fluffy organisations that don’t have to face any of the tough challenges that you manage every day of the week. The reality is that serious charities are businesses just like yours. The way a well run charity manages all sorts of problems including staff has many valuable lessons for your organisation.
If Age UK Milton Keynes had not worked out great strategies to change & run their “Business” differently in uncertain times they wouldn’t still be here!
This tip will be useful to all business owners & professionals. It will be particularly interesting for people who work with the elderly & other charities.
