Ryan Cheers

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director of Information Technology at Riverside Christian College

St Mary, Queensland, Australia

Overview

Ryan is an experienced IT Director at Riverside Christian College, blending a background in education with deep technological expertise. His career includes leadership roles as a Deputy Principal and Dean of Innovation and Learning Technologies, showcasing his ability to manage IT infrastructure while focusing on educational outcomes.

He has a keen professional interest in the application of technology in educational settings, following developments from major companies like Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Ryan is actively engaged with software that enhances the learning experience for students, such as Microsoft OneNote.

Unique fact: Ryan began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science before pivoting to a successful career in education and technology.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

Unexpressive

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Student Well-being
He is currently transitioning into a well-being focused role and has been actively seeking training on child protection for school staff.
Educational Technology
His career is dedicated to ICT integration in schools, and he publicly shares enthusiasm for educational software tools like Microsoft OneNote.
Child Protection
Expressed a specific interest in sourcing training for Student Protection Officers to better support students in Queensland.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2021
Director of Information Technology at Riverside Christian College
1-2019 - 1-2021
Deputy Principal at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (RGGS)
9-2010 - 1-2021
Dean of Innovation and Learning Technologies at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (RGGS)
10-2019 - 1-2020
Principal(acting) at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (RGGS)
8-1997 - 12-2010
CA Information Technology at John Paul College

Education

1993 - 1995
BBioMedSc from Griffith University
1996 - 1996
Grad Dip Ed (Secondary) from Griffith University

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • 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
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan 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 Ryan

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

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

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

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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