Dame Alison Rose's career at NatWest began in 1992 with no grand ambitions, initially hoping to stay for just two or three years. However, she eventually became the first woman to lead a major UK bank after three decades. Her success stemmed from a commitment to learning, the influence of her various mentors in NatWest's graduate program, and a focus on performing well in each role instead of planning ahead. Her experience challenges common perceptions about leadership development, emphasizing adaptability and growth instead.
Her journey to the top wasn't about plotting a careful ascent,... it was about staying curious, learning from everyone around her.
The most effective leaders aren't necessarily those who chart their course from day one-they're the ones who remain genuinely committed to learning.
Banking was surrounded by jargon... you only really get to understand what it's about when you do the job.
I really thought I'd be in banking for two to three years and then go and do something else.
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