Dr Emma Harvey

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director of Engineering Construction & Building Technology at Suffolk New College

United Kingdom

Overview

Dr. Emma Harvey is the Director of Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies at Suffolk New College. With a PhD from the University of Suffolk and over 15 years of leadership experience, she is a researcher focused on STEM in education. Colleagues describe her as a proficient, supportive, and true champion of Further Education.

She is actively addressing the industry skills gap by establishing an Engineering Industry Advisory Board, enabling partners to directly contribute to curriculum development and support student upskilling.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Bridging Skills Gaps
Actively connects education with industry by forming advisory boards to ensure curriculum meets real-world demands and prepares students for employment.
STEM Education
An experienced researcher in STEM within education, focused on developing future engineers and technicians through collaborative, industry-informed programs.
Educator Development
Draws on 15+ years of leadership and quality assurance experience to support the professional learning and growth of fellow educators.

Media Appearances

Dr Emma Harvey | University of Suffolk. Featured in University of Suffolk

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Work History

7-2025
Director of Engineering Construction & Building Technology at Suffolk New College
7-2024
Head of apprenticeships & higher qualifications (ECBT) at Suffolk New College
9-2014 - 7-2024
University Lecturer at University of Suffolk
5-2011 - 7-2024
HTQ tutor at Suffolk New College

Education

2018 - 2023
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Suffolk
2011 - 2012
MA childhood and Youth Studies from University of Suffolk

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Insights For Selling To Dr Emma

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Emma is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr Emma

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr Emma move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Dr Emma take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Dr Emma

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