Learning from the best
BY SHANNON COOK AND ALEX TILBURY
Professor Boris Groysberg took the group through a full day of interactive learning .
Ray White South West Central CEO | Director Mike Tucker .
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“ We all have a duty to keep developing our leadership skills to provide the best environment for our people ,” he said of the 122 year old property giant ," he said .
Dan White said the confidence that Professor Boris Groysberg had given the group was his greatest gift .
“ He challenges all of us to be better in the leadership space and he believes in us . His stature and standing and his belief in us , is a great gift that he has given us . He has given us a lot of confidence to help the growth of our business ," Dan White said .
“ The Harvard case study method is now firmly implemented at Ray White as part of our learning process in our corporate team and with our business forums . We use cases now to take a wider perspective and I hope all our owners employ case study learning inside their own teams and inside their own businesses . That is why today is a special day .”
Prof Groysberg , who works with some of the world ’ s biggest companies in finance , technology and sport , said the White Family was remarkably committed to learning and development for themselves and their people .
He ' s had a huge impact on the Ray White Group ’ s trajectory over the last 10 years . Leadership skills are fundamental to the growth of the group . The biggest currency in business today is “ best practice and learning ”.
“ Year after year , providing employees with rich and meaningful learning opportunities is an organisational priority . I have worked with hundreds of business leaders from all over the world , and the White family stands out as one of the most committed to learning and development ,” Professor Boris said .
“ It is a family-run business that does feel like a family . The White family has fostered a culture of not only high performance and excellence but also caring and respect .
“ In fact , the care and respect they have for their people is a driver in their commitment to meaningful learning and development opportunities ."
Ray White remains committed to always trying to stay ahead of things , and not become complacent as the market leader in the Australasian property industry .
“ The world around us is changing rapidly , and any company that is not willing to grow and change to keep pace is bound to fail ,” Prof Boris said .
“ Ray White understands this , and not only keeps pace , but strives to be a trailblazer in the industry .
“ Ray White ’ s innovative and ambitious approach will help secure its future success .”
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