In his seventh study tour to Sydney , Prof Groysberg called the Whites “ a learning family ”.
Ray White Clayfield Principal Nicholas Given said he always loved Professor Groysberg ’ s sessions . “ Ray White keeps raising the bar . Managing a team of high performers gives us the edge . Engaging , retaining and growing high performing staff is our goal at the Collective .”
“ Out of all the different families I know , the Whites are running a business that spends by far the most amount of time on learning and development ,” Prof Groysberg said .
“ Ray White is a learning organisation and the Whites are a learning family . In fact they are the most learning family I know .
Amanda Stevens of Ray White Wellington City said she took away a lot from Professor Boris Grysberg . “ How amazing is it to learn from the best in the business internationally ? I am thrilled to be here and to have the opportunity to learn from the esteemed Harvard professor . It ’ s a credit to the White family that they see leadership as so important .”
“ People probably don ’ t realise that Ray White is actually a very complicated business within its industry .
“ It ’ s gone through a tremendous transformation but one of the things that amazes me over the years is that even though they do have a leading position , they are not complacent . Ray White is always trying to stay ahead of things .
“ I am privileged to be here again but for me it ’ s a two-way street and I have learned a lot about franchising from Ray White .
Ray White Townsville Principals Santo and Giovanni Spinella said they loved learning from Professor Boris Groysberg . “ Prof . Groysberg ’ s commitment to excellence in teaching and research is truly inspiring and the way he blends theory with real-world application is first class .”
Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont Principal Vivien Yap said Professor Groysberg equipped everyone with invaluable insights into leadership , talent management , and organisational behaviour . “ His engaging teaching style and profound industry experience created an unparalleled learning environment . Bravo to the family for raising the bar even higher .”
“ I am a product of Harvard Business School , and we teach through case studies which I think creates magic in the classroom . People must read the case and then discuss it and it can help you with whatever challenges or opportunities you are experiencing .
“ Learning through case studies can help businesses become better organisations , teams or executives . It ’ s one of the best ways I know how to teach .
Rochelle Adgo of Ray White Mitchelton expresses her immense gratitude for the privilege of learning from Prof . Boris Groysberg . “ I have cherished this new opportunity at Ray White and have absorbed his wisdom . I have found the Leadership Academy truly inspirational and motivational and I am excited to take the leadership skills back home with me .”
“ I am excited about the people at Ray White and every time I come here the quality of the people is amazing .
“ I am one of those academics who talk about keeping your talent relevant . The number one skill you need is the ability to lead change .”
In addition to Ray White Corporate team members , some of the group ’ s Chairman ’ s Elite ’ s business owners attended the two day Leadership Academy in Sydney .
Ray White Inner West Group Agent Chris Wilkins said he loved the Leadership Academy . “ I have such a profound appreciation for the power of education and to learn from the best is an opportunity only available here .”
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