What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
The meaning of life is life itself.
Dig Woodvine - Managing Director
Dig founded XCL in 1997 and now leads on facilitation, strategic direction and business development. His global leadership experience ensures everyone is fully engaged in their performance both with XCL and their clients. Dig is the inspiration behind XCL with over 30 years' experience in delivering global development programmes. He has extensive experience designing learning and development solutions and has a post-graduate degree in sociology and psychology. He firmly believes in a humanistic approach to developing people. Before founding XCL, Dig's passion was leading expeditions whilst living and working with indigenous people in the Amazon, India, Uganda and Ethiopia and was made a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Dig was given a Rotary International Scholarship to study lean manufacturing in Japan and holds a Rotary Fellowship.
Just for fun, a bit more about Dig...
What is your earliest memory? What is your favourite word?
Playing action man in a pile of builders' sand. Choice.
Sam Woodvine - Director
Sam has played a key role in the strategic direction of XCL for over 25 years and leads the training, financial and marketing functions of the business. She is positive, enthusiastic and experienced in developing and implementing strategies to improve sales and profitability. Alongside her honours degree in Business and Media, Sam is an excellent team player with determination and flexibility; possessing skills in creativity and developing innovative solutions. A good organiser with a clear and analytical approach to planning, Sam is a person who believes in people and wants to make a difference.
Just for fun, a bit more about Sam...
What would your super power be? If you could go back in time, where would you go?
To cure the ill with a big hug. Back to when my children were little.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Accept yourself for who you are.
When were you happiest?
Many times, I've lots to be thankful for.
Mark Surtees - Facilitator
Mark is a core member of the XCL team. He has extensive experience in consulting, facilitating and training and believes that learning and development are at the heart of individual and collective success. Prior to joining XCL full time in 2009, Mark worked for an international organisation development firm and previously ran his own training and development business for 10 years. Clients Mark has worked with include, Airbus UK, HSBC, Tetra Pak, VW, Business Link, Sheffield Hallam University and Hemsley Fraser. He has published articles and a book on development. An accomplished project manager, spending his early career as an applied scientist in industry, Mark also directed voluntary worldwide expeditions for several years. Wide travel experiences now serve Mark's relationships with international clients. He is a graduate of the NTL OD Certificate Programme.
Just for fun, a bit more about Mark...
What would your super power be? Who is your style icon?
Flight. What's a style icon?