Simon Cassin, Director, Ouch Training Team: "By studying both philosophy and psychology it has enabled me to support our customers from a more informed position."
Published: July 27, 2021 | Updated: 28th July 2021
First class honours degree for Simon after six years of part-time study
The founder of a health and safety training company says his new degree in philosophy and psychological studies will help him support his clients from a more informed position.
Simon Cassin can now proudly use BA (Hons) after his name following six years of part-time study with The Open University.
He received a first-class honours degree.
The former firefighter, and Director of Wimborne-based Ouch Training Team, said: “Human attitudes, values and behaviour are influenced by a number of different factors.
“By studying both philosophy and psychology it has enabled me to support our customers from a more informed position.
“All workplaces implement change and ask colleagues to carry out tasks in certain ways to an agreed standard.
“But without understanding human psychology many of the reasons for not achieving those standards are misunderstood.
“The philosophy element of the degree has enabled me to gain a better appreciation of the value of critical thinking and the importance of ethical decision making.
“The most important thing I learnt from the degree was how little I really knew about human behaviour and ethics.”
Simon has now enrolled on a Master’s degree in Applied and Professional Ethics at Leeds University.
The course starts this September and finishes in the summer of 2023.
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Hoburne Group announces Jim Forward as its new CEO
Jim Forward has been appointed as the new CEO of the Christchurch-based Hoburne Group.
Currently Chief Commercial Officer of Riviera Travel, he will take over from Rod Tucker who retires as Managing Director at the end of this year after seven years of leading the family-run business.
Jim, pictured left, has worked in the holiday sector for more than 25 years and has held senior management positions at HF Holidays, Warner Leisure Hotels and Butlins.
He said: “I am delighted to be joining Hoburne at such an exciting time.
“The business is having an exceptional year and, with continued investment in new developments over the winter months, we are set to have a positive road ahead.
“Hoburne has a fantastic history.
“As a family-run company, it genuinely believes in respect and integrity.
“From my experience of meeting with team members, I am already impressed by their enthusiasm and concerted efforts to offer an outstanding level of customer service.”
John Butters, Hoburne’s fifth generation Chairman, pictured right, said: “I could not be more pleased that Jim will be leading us into the next chapter of the Hoburne story.
“He has an impressive and proven track record of building and developing teams and is a values-driven leader who believes in setting and communicating a clear strategy.
“He has experience of working for a range of different types of businesses and we are confident that he will adapt easily to working with our family directors and will look at our business first and foremost through the lens of customers, team members and long-term value creation.
“Jim joins at a crucial time as we move into our next phase of growth, and I have no doubt he will help us build upon the incredible work already undertaken by Rod and the team.”
Hoburne Group was established in 1912 in Dorset and is now in its fifth generation of the Burry family.
It owns eight holiday parks across the south and south west of England, plus three golf clubs under the Hoburne Golf brand and a residential and commercial development operation under Hoburne Development.
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Marketing and PR agency goes ‘Wild’ for outdoor film festival
A new marketing and PR agency which specialises in promoting the sustainability goals and achievements of its clients has landed the Frontier Sapiens Film Festival as a client.
Verwood-based The Wild Agency, which launched in May, is zoologist, conservationist and ecologist led and donates 30 per cent of its profits to causes important to its clients.
Frontier Sapiens – described as the film festival with a difference – takes place in August and September 2021 at a variety of UK venues including Hever Castle in Kent, Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds and Coventry Cathedral Ruins.
Lauren Woodwiss, former Atlantic rower and Director of Frontier Sapiens, pictured left, said: “Frontier Sapiens Film Festival celebrates human spirit and the untold stories of inspirational people from all walks of life.
“Our mission is to showcase these stories.
“We’ve been looking for powerful documentary films featuring untold human stories from around the globe; stories of people doing incredible things.
“Frontier Sapiens is the first UK touring festival to share these stories on the big screen outdoors.
“Our focus, sustainability-wise, will be placed upon the content of the films; and a variety of the films focus on conservation, which is fantastic.”
Danielle Boutcher, Marketing Director, The Wild Agency, pictured right, said: “Frontier Sapiens have recycled the traditional cinema concept, flipped it on its head and moved it to the great outdoors.
“Enjoy a summer staycation with an evening under the stars at the UK’s first ever storytelling outdoor cinema experience, across multiple UK locations.
“They give you not only the chance to socialise and get back to ‘normal’ but they’re providing a new creative experience which sources small, independent film producers.
“If you love adventure, the outdoors, untold stories and enthusiasm for encouraging positive change, this eclectic experience is for you.
“Think festival vibes, short documentary films, big dreams, fresh air… this is what you’ve been missing.”
