Learning from a great chairman

The speaker reflects on their career, highlighting the lack of a conventional boss and the influence of inspiring chairmen, particularly John Reeve. Reeve, who led the Channel Tunnel project, taught the speaker valuable lessons in teamwork, decision-making, and board management. The speaker emphasizes the importance of making and sticking to decisions, managing board discussions, and prioritizing agenda items effectively.

What was the speaker's experience with having a conventional boss?

• The speaker had a conventional boss until the age of 25.

• The speaker never had a conventional boss.

• The speaker had a conventional boss throughout his career.

• The speaker had a conventional boss until the age of 30.

Who was John Reeve in the context of the speaker's career?

• A colleague at a private company.

• Director General of the TML.

• A competitor in the construction industry.

• A mentor in a self-employed venture.

What major project was John Reeve associated with?

• The expansion of Heathrow Airport.

• The development of the London Underground.

• The building of the Channel Tunnel.

• The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

What key skill did the speaker learn from John Reeve?

• How to make and stick to decisions.

• How to work independently.

• How to avoid team consensus.

• How to manage a private company.

What was John Reeve particularly good at, according to the speaker?

• Managing the board and decision-making process.

• Delegating all responsibilities.

• Running a private company.

• Avoiding political situations.