Karra Adam

Pioneer
DISC Type : sdi

Director - Engineering, Science, Technology & Arts at DN Colleges Group

United Kingdom

Overview

Karra Adam is the Director of the School for Engineering, Science, Technology & Arts at DN Colleges Group. With a background in law, she is a passionate advocate for college-based higher education, aiming to innovate and influence the future of technical education. She has a strong commitment to quality, enrichment, and centering students as partners.

As a social scientist, Karra has a driven belief in social mobility, stemming from her own experience as a widening participation student. Her research interests explore educational gain for students at the intersection of class and gender, which influenced her MA in Gender Studies and plans for doctoral research. She is a keen advocate for change in the HE sector.

After a sustained career in Public and Family Law, she returned to university as a mature student and transitioned into higher education.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Widening HE Access
A core passion rooted in her personal experience as a mature, widening participation student. She actively champions creating opportunities in higher education for all.
Driving Social Mobility
Holds a "driven belief" in social mobility. Her academic research focuses on educational gain for students at the intersection of class and gender, going beyond employability.
Industry-Focused Learning
Champions an industry-engaged curriculum where students gain real-world experience, working with major partners and taking learning out of the classroom.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2024
Director - Engineering, Science, Technology & Arts at DN Colleges Group
6-2023
Deputy Head of School - Engineering, Science, Technology & Arts at DN Colleges Group
8-2021 - 6-2023
Subject Area Lead at DN Colleges Group

Education

2018 - 2022
Education details unavailable from University of Lincoln
2017 - 2018
Education details unavailable from University of Hull

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Insights For Selling To Karra

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karra is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karra

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karra move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Karra take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Karra

Personality Compatibility


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