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Introducing Black leadership Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Black leadership

...paradox of leadership is that it’s one of the most talked-about concepts in existence, but also one with little agreement in terms of a basic definition. For this course, it’s important to work with a common definition. Otherwise, there’s a real risk of learners having starkly different experiences while working through the course. In this session, you will be...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality Badge icon
Money & Business

Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality

...paradox Human resources: The free OpenLearn course, Human resources: recruitment and selection, looks at the process of recruiting and the steps involved to ensure you choose the right applicant...Session 6: Aligning resources to opportunities: Acknowledgements - This free course was written by Liz Moody and Ronald Macintyre. It was first published in February 2019 and...
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Money & Business

Risk management

...paradox of risk management, which is particularly apparent in reviewing risk, is that if done well it is rarely visible, but if done poorly this becomes all too apparent to the wider organisation. Activity 1 Examples of good and bad risk reviews Timing: Allow approximately 10 minutes Look at the statements relating to risk reviews and decide which are ‘good’ and which...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Science, Maths & Technology

The science of alcohol

...Paradoxically, the negative connotations are now becoming associated with positive connotations – with the resurgence in the popularity of gin, upmarket bars now frequently refer to ‘mother’s ruin’, where printed copies of Hogarth paintings may also sometimes be found...Week 6: Distillation and spirits: 2 Types of gin - A visit to the spirits aisle in your local...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging

...paradox that at a time when inclusion is viewed as so important, organisations specifically for people with learning disabilities and their families are necessary. Activity 5 Pedal Power an organisation for people with learning disabilities and their families Timing: Allow about 20 minutes Some people believe that special activities for people with learning disabilities...
A freelance career in the creative arts Badge icon
History & The Arts

A freelance career in the creative arts

...paradox and uncertainty – don’t stick too rigidly to established beliefs and norms. The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination – balancing apparent opposites allows you to think with your whole mind rather than just a portion of it. The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise – balancing your body and mind has a...