E82: Developing Future Leaders & the Power of the Duke of Edinburgh Award!

In this insightful episode of the 'Life at NEXT' podcast, Harvey, an Early Careers Development Specialist at NEXT, discusses the crucial early stages of career development and the exciting launch of the Duke of Edinburgh Award within the company. Learn about NEXT's inspiring culture, the importance of passion in your career, and the character-building benefits of the DofE programme!00:00: Intro01:11: What Does "Early Careers Development Specialist" Mean?02:20: The Importance of Early Careers at NEXT (80% of Managers Started as Trainees!)03:05: How Harvey Joined NEXT: An Unexpected Opportunity04:12: Embracing the "Let's Take It On!" Culture at NEXT05:15: Learning Through Challenges and Taking Initiative06:39: The Value of NEXT's Culture for New Employees06:59: Exciting News: The Duke of Edinburgh Award at NEXT!07:24: What is the Duke of Edinburgh Award? (Volunteering, Physical, Skill, Expedition)08:26: The Character-Building Aspects of the DofE Award09:34: Developing Resilience and Understanding Your Values10:13: Career Development is a Continuous Journey11:30: Why Early Career Development is So Crucial12:11: Quickfire Round: Insights into Harvey's Preferences13:44: Tackling Hard Tasks vs. Easy Tasks14:09: Working Solo vs. Working in a Team15:05: Positive vs. Constructive Feedback16:16: Looking Back vs. Looking Forward in Your Career17:05: Advice for Those Starting or Changing Careers18:12: The Power of Passion and Understanding Business Needs19:06: Building Rapport in Interviews🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://tinyurl.com/4epj868kFollow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext