Tobit Emmens

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Transport, Logistics, and Tournament Services Volunteer at World Rugby

Greater Exeter Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Tobit Emmens is the Associate Director of R&D at Devon Partnership NHS Trust, also holding roles with the University of Exeter and NIHR. With a doctorate in Management, he leads mental health research strategy and innovation. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated and precise professional.

Beyond his research roles, Tobit is involved with the curation and speaker team for TEDxExeter, suggesting a passion for sharing innovative ideas and compelling stories within his community. He is also known by colleagues to have a very good sense of humour.

He holds a Doctorate of Management focused on the complex social dynamics and conflicts that can arise during the research delivery process.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Mental Health Research
He leads research and development for a mental health NHS trust and is the mental health specialty lead for the regional NIHR network.
Research Delivery
His doctoral studies focused on the complex relational dynamics, pragmatism, and sociology involved in the process of delivering research projects.
Suicide Prevention
Shares and discusses national inquiry data on suicide and safety, highlighting the importance of this area within mental health services.

Media Appearances

Mental Health Specialty Research Lead appointed – Meet Tobit Emmens, Associate Director Research Development, Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Featured in NIHR Research Delivery Network

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Tobit Emmens, Associate Director of Research and Development | Meet the research team | Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Featured in Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Work History

8-2025 - 9-2025
Transport, Logistics, and Tournament Services Volunteer at World Rugby
8-2021
Associate Director of Research & Development at Devon Partnership NHS Trust
1-2016 - 8-2021
Managing Partner, Research & Development at Devon Partnership NHS Trust
2011
Curation and Speaker team at TEDxExeter
2011 - 2012
production manager at TEDxExeter

Education

2020 - 2023
Doctorate of Management (DMan) from University of Hertfordshire
2005 - 2010
MSc from University of Exeter

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Exp : 27 Location : Greater Exeter Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Transport, Logistics, and Tournament Services Volunteer at World Rugby
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Insights For Selling To Tobit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tobit is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tobit

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tobit move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Tobit take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Tobit

Personality Compatibility


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