James Cracknell MSc SysPrac (Open)

Earls Colne, England, United Kingdom Contact Info
7K followers 500+ connections

Join to view profile

About

1. Personal Mindset: Teaches and advocates for an entrepreneurial mindset to achieve a…

Articles by James

See all articles

Contributions

Join now to see all contributions

Activity

Experience & Education

  • The Weave

View James’s full experience

See their title, tenure and more.

or

By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Student Mentor

    Stanway School

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

    Mentoring and academic coaching, supporting individuals through the pressures of education. Upgrading their employability skills so that they have an understanding of what the work place looks like

  • As a business mentor for schools I help year 10's to prepare for the world of work.

    School Enrichment Mentor

    - Present 10 years 8 months

    Education

    Stanway School Colchester asks for volunteer mentors and business people to spend two sessions with their year 10 pupils. We work with them on their interpersonal skills including interview techniques, eye contact and handshakes. We talk to them about the world of work, what they are likely to experience and what makes a great employee. We give them our time so employees will feel more confident in giving then theirs.
    We also work with them on their social media representation and get them…

    Stanway School Colchester asks for volunteer mentors and business people to spend two sessions with their year 10 pupils. We work with them on their interpersonal skills including interview techniques, eye contact and handshakes. We talk to them about the world of work, what they are likely to experience and what makes a great employee. We give them our time so employees will feel more confident in giving then theirs.
    We also work with them on their social media representation and get them to start to think about LinkedIn as a living CV

  • Trustee

    Anglian Community Trust

    - 7 years 7 months

    Health

    Over seven years with this charity - it has been buffeted by turbulent times, seen multiple trustees come and go, and survived through liquidation. Now it is heading for a bright future - so why leave? The answer lies in conflicts of interest - I love the charity, the distributions we have made and the work we have done - now I want to see that filter into the region through innovation in health and wellbeing. I feel I can serve them better from the outside looking in. Watch this space as we…

    Over seven years with this charity - it has been buffeted by turbulent times, seen multiple trustees come and go, and survived through liquidation. Now it is heading for a bright future - so why leave? The answer lies in conflicts of interest - I love the charity, the distributions we have made and the work we have done - now I want to see that filter into the region through innovation in health and wellbeing. I feel I can serve them better from the outside looking in. Watch this space as we deliver a different approach to change.

Courses

  • Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change

    TU811

  • An introduction to business studies

    B120

  • Business organisations and their environments

    B201

  • Entrepreneurship: experience and perspective (BB846)

    BB846

  • Innovation and Design

    T317

  • Making it happen! Leadership, influence and change

    B204

  • Managing 1: organisations and people

    B628

  • Managing 2: marketing and finance

    B629

  • Managing Technological Innovation

    T848

  • Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction

    TU812

  • Open mathematics

    MU120

  • Strategic Capabilities for technological innovation

    T849

  • Sustainable Creative Management

    BB842

  • Using mathematics

    MST121

  • Working and learning: developing effective performance at work

    BU130

Projects

  • Discuss:

    - Present

    Discuss: is a new exciting journal for NE Essex and Suffolk with the values of sustainability, education and insight. We shine a spotlight on innovation and technology within the region and across different sectors. Born of a desire to promote regional strength and bring a community together behind a publication that people can be proud of.

    Other creators

  • i-Teams Project

    I am honoured to lead the University of Essex i-Teams programme for 2017. By combining multi-disciplinary teams of students with industry mentors to address a real business challenge all involved benefit from fresh learning and alternative solutions to an industry problem.

    i-Teams was originally set up by MIT. The University of Cambridge adopted their own version with Essex piloting our programme in 2016 - on which I was a business mentor. Students gain hands-on experience to apply…

    I am honoured to lead the University of Essex i-Teams programme for 2017. By combining multi-disciplinary teams of students with industry mentors to address a real business challenge all involved benefit from fresh learning and alternative solutions to an industry problem.

    i-Teams was originally set up by MIT. The University of Cambridge adopted their own version with Essex piloting our programme in 2016 - on which I was a business mentor. Students gain hands-on experience to apply skills and knowledge to industry and provides a great opportunity to network with local business. Furthermore they experience team-working in a commercial environment, problem solving and at the end presentational skills. The businesses get a fresh set of eyes on a vexing issue.

    Other creators
    See project

  • Tutor Doctor

    -

    I worked on this project with a local businessman named James Cracknell; a man who thrives on creating effective working relationships within businesses and who has adapted those skills to incorporate students and tutors in the local area. As part of the 'Tutor Doctor' franchise, it was important for us to create an individual identity to help set the Colchester North branch apart. SEO was also important, by incorporating keywords seamlessly into the text.

    Other creators
    See project

Honors & Awards

  • SFEDI Accreditation

    SFEDI

    The SFEDI Directory is your complete solution for accessing and validating the credentials and experience of accredited business and enterprise support professionals.

Test Scores

  • Financial Capability Facilitation Skills

    Score: Pass

    LEARNING OUTCOMES
    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

    The learner will:
    The learner can:
    1. Know how to create an environment that is conducive to learning.



    1.1. Develop a plan to organise an appropriate learning environment for the selected activity and class size.
    1.2. Evaluate the use of a range of ice-breaker activities.

    2. Be able to recognise the potential barriers to developing financial capability. 2.1. Explain three potential barriers to developing…

    LEARNING OUTCOMES
    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

    The learner will:
    The learner can:
    1. Know how to create an environment that is conducive to learning.



    1.1. Develop a plan to organise an appropriate learning environment for the selected activity and class size.
    1.2. Evaluate the use of a range of ice-breaker activities.

    2. Be able to recognise the potential barriers to developing financial capability. 2.1. Explain three potential barriers to developing financial capability.

    3. Understand how to assess and plan for an individual’s financial skills, knowledge and understanding.

    3.1. Analyse an individual’s existing financial skills, knowledge and understanding using the Adult Financial Capability Framework.
    3.2. Explain how an individual’s literacy and numeracy needs can impact on their financial skills, knowledge and understanding.
    3.3. Develop an Individual Learning Plan to
    a) recognise and record progress and achievement
    b) outline targets and progression options
    c) evaluate learners’ responses to new approaches
    4. Understand the significance of an individual’s relationship with money and their needs, wants and aspirations. 4.1. Explain the possible effect of the relationship between an individual’s relationship with money and their needs, wants and aspirations.
    4.2. Explain the sensitivities surrounding this relationship.

    5. Know methods and resources for developing adult financial capability. 5.1. Critically compare a range of methods and resources for developing an individual’s financial capability.
    5.2. Apply one method that can be used to change behaviour in relation to an identified aspect of finance.



    6. Be able to use communication skills appropriate for facilitating financial capability. 6.1. Demonstrate appropriate language and interviewing skills for facilitating financial capability.
    6.2. Apply communication skills to deal with difficult situations.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Women's Equality Party

    Member

    - Present

    Because equality is better for everyone and because inequality at its extreme, erodes the aspirations of people trapping them in downward cycle. When you look at the issues we all face - BREXIT, political instability and infighting, immigration without integration, and a media dedicated to hold us to values that have no place in a modern 21st Century society, this one issue should solidify us. My grandchildren deserve better than that. The WE party is about inclusiveness, getting rid of the…

    Because equality is better for everyone and because inequality at its extreme, erodes the aspirations of people trapping them in downward cycle. When you look at the issues we all face - BREXIT, political instability and infighting, immigration without integration, and a media dedicated to hold us to values that have no place in a modern 21st Century society, this one issue should solidify us. My grandchildren deserve better than that. The WE party is about inclusiveness, getting rid of the biggest single bottle neck to growth both personal and societal. If we can't embrace this single human right what chance have we to bring about wider purposeful change? The UK could stand out as a bastion for this one, single issue - and be the most attractive and desirable place on earth to work and build your dreams. Join us and make this become reality. We need it - or have you not listened to the BBC's poor excuses?

  • SFEDI

    Accredited Member

    - Present

    A sign of recognition for the work that I do with local businesses in helping them grow and achieve the aspirations of the owner

Recommendations received

26 people have recommended James

Join now to view

View James’ full profile

  • See who you know in common
  • Get introduced
  • Contact James directly
Join to view full profile

Other similar profiles

Explore collaborative articles

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Explore More

Add new skills with these courses

See all courses