Ben Widdicombe

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Deputy Head of DHSC Covid Inquiry Preparation Unit at Department of Health and Social Care

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

7-2021
Deputy Head of DHSC Covid Inquiry Preparation Unit at Department of Health and Social Care
4-2020 - 1-2022
Deputy Director, Covid Guidance and Parliamentary Unit, Dept of Health and Social Care at Department of Health and Social Care
2-2016 - 4-2019
Director - Information Management, IT, Research at Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA)
8-2015 - 2-2016
Evidence and Assessment Lead at Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA)
1-2011 - 7-2015
Programme Manager - Criminal Justice System Efficiency Programme at Criminal Justice System

Education

2013 - 2021
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Cambridge
2009 - 2011
MSc Public Management from University of Birmingham

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Ben

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