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Dr. James Blake

Organizer · DISC type Sd
Head of School, Creative Industries at The Open University
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of School, Creative Industries
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Dr. shows up

Somewhat Formal
Thoughtfully Quick
Slow Starter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

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Career

Work history

4-2024
Head of School, Creative Industries
The Open University
TV reporter and producer
Channel 4
12-2009
Freelance reporter
Channel 4 News
Reporter
Channel 4 News
1-2015 - 4-2024
Associate Professor
Edinburgh Napier University
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Education
1997 - 1998
Education details unavailable
City St George’s, University of London
1993 - 1997
MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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