Northampton Business School partner with Norbert Dentressangle

Norbert Dentressangle is the second largest transport and logistics company in the UK with over 12,800 employees making this a significant development for the school.

The Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management teaches management skills that can be applied immediately in the working environment and integrates teachings with current Norbert Dentressangle practises, providing managers with a nationally recognised degree.

Chris Dolby, Learning and Development Manager at Norbert Dentressangle said: “We have found the Foundation Degree to be a very effective way of providing the right development for our people. The work-based nature of the programme is ideal for us and our company is benefiting from better skilled managers.”

Dr Mairi Watson, Head of Corporate and Postgraduate Programmes said: “We have enjoyed and benefited from the opportunity to contextualise our Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management for Norbert Dentressangle.  The ongoing process has ensured that programme design and delivery has been specifically relevant to their everyday work experience as well as central to their development as managers. Our close relationship with Chris and the team continues to ensure our material is related to their competency framework and is delivered in a style and at a pace that matches their needs and expectations.”