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Chinese education: How do things work?
Society, Politics & Law

Chinese education: How do things work?

...introduction of the one child policy, leads to parents making great sacrifices in order to ensure that their children receives the best possible education. Parents - and entire families - place their hopes in the educational success of their single offspring. The children are aware (perhaps too aware) of the responsibility on their shoulders and the importance placed on...
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Article 10 mins
Achieving public dialogue
Science, Maths & Technology

Achieving public dialogue

...Introduction - There are a wide range of different interactions between ‘science and the public’. Examples range from visiting a museum, or indulging in a science-related hobby, to reading a newspaper article about a breakthrough in the technique of therapeutic cloning, to attending a protest meeting about plans to build a waste disposal unit near to a residential...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Talk the talk
Education & Development

Talk the talk

...Introduction - Welcome to Talk the talk. This course will provide you with the language and strategies to deliver talks with a difference. It will boost your confidence and turn public speaking into a valuable experience. First, watch the following video, in which Marshal Anderson introduces the course. Marshal Anderson Welcome to Talk the talk. I'm Marshal Anderson. In...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Workplace Survivor Syndrome
Health, Sports & Psychology

Workplace Survivor Syndrome

...management as it implements change in the organisation (Waraich & Bhardwarj, 2012). Often, destructive survivors portray fear and pessimism towards the reduction process, a perception that negatively impacts their productivity. Constructive survivors do not perceive the reduction process as a threat to their job and, therefore, support management by actively taking part...
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Article 10 mins
Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit
Money & Business

Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit

...managing uncertainty and building resilience Hybrid employee experience and culture Collaborative communication and building trust Diversity and inclusion Physical and digital wellbeing Change management You'll also hear contributors from higher education institutions, public bodies, businesses, and other organisations share their journeys towards new ways of working,...
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Article 5 mins
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...manager to lead projects and grow, etc., this helps the new manager to feel valued and respected. It delivers a sense of belonging.’...Week 8: Next steps: 6 This week’s quiz - It’s now time to take the Week 8 compulsory badge quiz. It’s similar to previous quizzes, but this time, like Week 4, instead of answering five questions there will be 15. Open the quiz in a...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Succeeding in postgraduate study Badge icon
Education & Development

Succeeding in postgraduate study

...manage your studies, and reflect on your own learning. Parts of this course will introduce you to aspects of studying for Master's by distance learning, and communicating in an online environment. The course covers four thematic areas (over eight sessions): The nature of Master's level study and distance learning Essential information and digital literacy skills for...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Language in professional life
Languages

Language in professional life

...Introduction - To start this course, take a look at the following slideshow of logos. You’re probably familiar with many of the items in the slideshow. Think for a moment on what one or two of these mean to you. You may have thought that ‘Ferrari’ denotes status symbols, ‘BBC’ conjures up solid reliability whereas IKEA has a practical vibe. All of these images...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs