David Cook

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DISC Type : sc

Head of Green Skills Training Academy at Maydencroft

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David Cook is the Head of the Green Skills Training Academy at Maydencroft, a role he started in February 2024. With 30 years of experience in education, including as a teacher and school improvement adviser, he is a passionate advocate for educations power to transform lives and is now applying this to the green sector.

David is deeply committed to environmental causes and enjoys connecting with others motivated for positive change. His interest in organizations like the RSPB and the Center for Biological Diversity highlights a personal dedication to wildlife and conservation, aligning with his professional goal of developing future environmental leaders.

He is an experienced leader, having previously managed a team of 30 advisers for a large school improvement company.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Green Skills Education
Leads Maydencroft's academy to deliver environmental courses, aiming to bridge expertise shortages in the rural economy and create new jobs in the green sector.
Youth Environmentalism
Actively involved in initiatives like school tree planting days, aiming to help young people connect with nature and learn practical skills to enact real change.
Transformative Education
Believes strongly in the power of education to change lives, a philosophy developed over a 30-year career in various educational leadership roles.

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Work History

Head of Green Skills Training Academy at Maydencroft

Education

David has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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