Ben Rouse

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DISC Type : dcs

Director at Evolving Design

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ben Rouse is a Strategic Workshop Facilitator and the founder of Evolving Design, partnering with executive teams to drive growth and implementation. Described by others as meticulous, creative, and an open collaborator, he transitioned from a career as a Head of Mathematics into strategic facilitation. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and is certified in Bikablo visualization training.

Outside of work, Ben serves as a Non-Executive Director for JustAGuy CIC, an organization focused on mens mental health. He believes in the restorative power of nature to boost creativity and improve focus. In his downtime, he enjoys watching his favorite films and series on repeat.

He has a unique career path, having moved from being a Head of Mathematics and EdTech trainer to a strategy facilitator for leadership teams.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Workshop Facilitation
Designs and leads strategic workshops for C-suite executives, focusing on meticulous preparation to deliver tangible, endorsed outcomes for complex business challenges.
Leadership Alignment
Focuses on resolving misalignment within leadership teams, believing it quietly costs companies money and hinders progress if not addressed directly.
Men's Mental Health
Serves as a Non-Executive Director for JustAGuy CIC, a community interest company that provides a safe and supportive space for men to talk.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2018
Director at Evolving Design
11-2022
Non Executive Director at JustAGuy CIC
9-2017 - 2-2024
Program Lead at AppsEvents - Google for Education Summits
9-2017 - 12-2021
UK Director at AppsEvents - Google for Education Summits
9-2016 - 8-2017
Head of Mathematics at Meridian High School

Education

2001 - 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from University of Southampton
2009 - 2011
Master's degree from St Mary’s University, Twickenham

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Exp : 12 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at Evolving Design
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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ben

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