The seminar was held at Collingwood College, Durham University, the University that Sir Richard studied Economic History.

During his speech Sir Richard outlined his thoughts on leadership including the qualities and attributes that go to make a good leader. Sir Richard drew heavily from his experiences in the armed forces; it’s regimented, hierarchical structure and demonstrated how leadership qualities are identified, developed and supported within this structure, these steps also need to be taken and applied in the commercial environment to allow the future leaders from the region to grow.

Sir Richard was pleased to hold a questions and answers session with the assembled audience. The questions asked, whilst all centred on leadership, were wide ranging and challenging and the answers given were comprehensive and understanding of complex issues facing the region.

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