22-05-2025
‘The most valuable people I've worked with never stop being students'
Commodity trader turned academic Professor Rachid Hourizi MBE is director of the Institute of Coding, a national network of 35 universities, 20 charities and a wide consortium of employers aiming to boost the nation's digital skills. Committed to widening access to tech, here's his programme to make it happen.
1. Be stubborn about what you believe in: Conviction is underrated. If you believe in something, hold your ground, especially when others don't yet see it. Progress begins with quiet persistence.
2. Relevance is a moving target: The most valuable people I've worked with never stop being students. Whether it's reading, retraining, or just asking questions, learning keeps you adaptable — and relevance is a moving target. Never let your last qualification be your final one.
