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24 | HOW WILL A MASTERS DEGREE HELP ME IN THE FUTURE?
How can it help you in your current role?
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Glynn Luznyj
Glynn Luznyj, Group Manager
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
had no formal academic training and
felt that the qualifications he obtained
through work were very sector specific.
He decided to study for the certificate in
Industrial Relations to provide him with
skills to be more effective in his role.
“The academic learning has improved my report
writing and critical reading. However, I have gained
most benefit from understanding the perspectives
that different people have in regard to industrial
relations and how conflict can often manifest or
be resolved. With the Fire and Rescue Service
having a strong influence from Trade Unions,
this knowledge is important in managing the
service effectively.”
Glynn has stayed with KMS to study for an
MA Industrial Relations, because
“Although Staffordshire Fire and Rescue enjoys
really positive and meaningful relations with the
management and representative bodies, these
relations can, and will, continue to be tested.
Therefore, it is essential that good industrial
relations are maintained and the MA programme
will allow me to contribute to this area by developing
my knowledge and understanding complementing
my operational experience.”
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