Work on the Mackenzie study continues with Professor Nathan Berg of the Otago Business School and the Department of Economics made possible with the support of the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation.
Since receiving the results on the gains attributable to participation in the Nuffield Scholarship, collation of results from the Kellogg Alumni survey has now begun.
While more work needs to be done to present the data, we thought we would share a series of long-form responses from the Kellogg survey. These in themselves begin to paint a picture of the value of the programme to alumni, in terms of personal development, career advancement and industry influence.
The responses have been left anonymous and any information that might reveal a respondent’s identity has been removed.
Nearly one hundred Kellogg Alumni completed the survey.
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What have been your most important accomplishments and did Kellogg play a role?
“Critical analysis of all situations. Kellogg helped solidify this process.”
“Kellogg taught me how to deal with problem situations and be able to answer questions from media reps. Kellogg also gave me confidence to address open meetings of farmers and Iwi reps.”
“Employment positions held. Community roles held (school board, parish, sport, and service clubs). Kellogg played a role – Yes. Improved skill base particularly around communication and leadership.”
“The course helped with critical thinking and confidence.”
“My leadership career and influence. Helped me think strategically and made me match fit.”
“Understanding myself better, how I affect others. The development of networks and doors opened by the programme. Personal brand building.”
“Contributing to strengthening capability and capacity in the agricultural sector.”
“Start-up with two fellow Kelloggers – definitely a result of Kellogg.”
“Leadership roles on boards of industry specific, or primary sector education boards plus NSO boards… Had creditability and capability having done a recognised course like Kellogg. Throughout the years the networks you form with either people who did it with you or had done it at other times was helpful to open doors and connections.”
“Underway with a new company starting a new value chain. I completed my Kellogg project on this topic, so it very much helped.”
“Since being a Kellogger I went onto become a Nuffield Scholar which I regard as a real accomplishment. Following that, I have started a new farm business and [have] become more involved with local industry. Kellogg… opened a lot of doors.”
“Forming a people and training team and ensuring the business had a successful part to play in sector upskilling. My Kellogg project and the learnings around it were the catalyst for this.”
“Moving from hands-on farming to a corporate role. Kellogg gave me the networks and confidence to make the move.”
“…Enjoyed widening my social and professional network and learning of other like-minded people. Having the mix across food production was great – everything from grapes to sheep to kiwifruit to Ag IT.”
“Kellogg helped with development of governance skills and gave me confidence to get involved in a large number of initiatives.”
“Confidence and experiencing others’ opinions and ideas, and great fellowship with others on the course.”
“Kellogg helped me particularly in improving my leadership and social skillsets…”
“Networking and connecting. Having a sound understanding of the basics about how Wellington works was a highlight which I could not have done without the doors that Kellogg opened during that part of the course.”
“I have played a significant role in building biosecurity preparedness for the primary sector and being a Kellogger has contributed to this, in part by exposing me to some inspirational people – and understanding the habits that lead to success.”
“It helped me see that the people I viewed as leaders were not that different from me. It gave me confidence in who I am and whetted my appetite for more.”
“I learned a great deal as a Kellogger, and that has contributed to all I have done…It made me a better person, better equipped with insights and with the ability to consider decisions. But I wasn’t completely hopeless before!”
“Before the programme, I ran hard and fast at everything I did. This generally worked but came at a huge cost to my family life, my personal life, and my mental health.
I still push myself every day to be better, but after hearing ways others in my cohort dealt with stress, I was able to learn to keep my mind on the rails. Mainly – I don’t need to do everything on my own. My cohort was the best – heaps of us are still in touch, helping each other along the way.”
“Respect from others for having completed Kellogg and respect between alumni.”
