Lead Enterprise Architect Review

by John Lewis Partnership

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am accountable for the selling tech strategy for Waitrose. This involves influencing budget holders to sponsor change programmes

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learned a lot about running high performance teams, effective delegation, project sponsorship, influencing and negotiation, and models for driving and delivering change effectively.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I feel I have got so much out of this programme. I've levelled up in knowledge, skills and behaviour. I have become so much more intentional in my approach to work as a result of this.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. The first 12 months has been delivered as online training, split across 6 units, with regular tutor check-ins to see how I'm applying my learnings. The next 3 months are the end point assessment - a project I have to deliver.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer fully supports me. They have given me a day per week as non-working time to dedicate to the programme. My manager encourages me to share what I've learned with the wider team.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Corndel have been super supportive. Their online training platform (Aptem) takes a little getting used to, but then it guides you through the course well. I have monthly 121's with my personal tutor, and a quarterly session with both my tutor and line manager together,

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

This course has definitely given me super powers. I understand the forces that are motivating and resisting change better. I know how to approach transformation such that I can increase the chance of successful change programme. I know how to understand and motivate my team so much better.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

The John Lewis Partnership has many societies and groups to get involved with, including a ski club, a sailing club, a music society and a theatre group.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend John Lewis Partnership to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The John Lewis Partnership is full of people who believe in better.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Lewis Partnership?

The John Lewis Partnership does have a unique culture - it might not be for everyone. If it works for you, the Partnership will provide a lifetime of opportunities.