Welcome to our latest meet the team blog

Welcome to our latest meet the team blog. Today we introduce Arek Hadala who joined Bedford in April 2021.  Arek is a Pod Leader and an enthusiastic Anaplanner. In his spare time Arek enjoys running, tennis and is a keen chess player.

What made you consider joining Bedford?

The main consideration for joining Bedford was that I wanted to increase my exposure to Anaplan. I’d seen Anaplan consultants in action, and I wanted to be in place where I could learn from other people around me that had more experience, so I felt Bedford would be a great opportunity to build my skillset.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of the strategic decisions that are made to support growth of the company in the right direction.

What’s your favourite part of working at Bedford?

My favourite part of working at Bedford is having a dynamic workplace and opportunities to meet customers across EMEA and help them to make better, faster and more agile decisions.

Describe Bedford in 3 words

If I had to pick 3 words to describe Bedford it would be culture, knowledge, and professionalism.

What’s the company like? How would you describe the team culture?

It is amazing, everyone that you speak to is different but we all share the same values. Bedford is doing a great job of selecting the right fit candidates to join the company which makes it a great place to work.

How would you describe a typical day?

Usually my day is oriented around project deliverables depending on stage of the project. Normally the days involve talking to customers about their requirements, brainstorming and planning the solution, building models and playing it back, but every day is different and it really depends on phase of the project.

What’s the most important skill that someone will need to succeed in your role?

Empathy to understand the customer pain points, technical knowledge and a problem-solving mindset.

What is the biggest challenge that someone in this position would face?

Remaining agile and adapting when requirements may change.

What have you learned in the last six months?

I have learned a lot during the last six months – I became a Pod Leader which has allowed me to develop my skills in line management and ensure that my Pod members are receiving any support that they might need.

Why do you stay at Bedford?

I stay at Bedford because there are constant improvements, opportunities to continue learning and I am surrounded by amazing people.

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