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Why HR leaders needs to be systems thinkers
Money & Business

Why HR leaders needs to be systems thinkers

...and the elements interact, not simply by the results of individuals’ actions or effort. As such, business leaders need to take a ‘whole-system’ perspective if they’re to maximise organisational performance, instead of just looking at the efforts of each employee. Read the article: “Why HR leaders needs to be systems thinkers” HR Magazine January 27, 2016...
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Article 5 mins
Blue Planet II - One Ocean: The videos
Science, Maths & Technology

Blue Planet II - One Ocean: The videos

...And here's cameraperson Alex Vail talking about capturing that behaviour: And y'know, they call them killer whales Orcas use their skills to harvest herring: Turning on the terns Fish-eating birds isn't news. But the giant trevallies making a lunch from terns? That's more unexpected: Eye on the walrus How do you capture footage of walrus going about their daily business?...
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Video 10 mins
Timeline: The History of Technology and Silicon Valley
Digital & Computing

Timeline: The History of Technology and Silicon Valley

...as: 'AI', 'Business' or 'Hardware' by selecting the 'Open filters' button on the top right hand side. This will allow you to filter content and only see one theme. You can also drag and explore via the grey timeline section at the bottom, although this is in beta at the moment and may have a few hiccups! More on Silicon Valley and technology Take it further with The OU...
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Activity 20 mins
Management: Perspectives and Practice
Money & Business

Management: Perspectives and Practice

...Financial Officer at Step PLC gives an example of his role in an important situation. Project Management Perspective A Project Manager shares her experiences of the role and how it differs between industries. Operations Management Perspective A look at the importance of Operations Management and how it's constantly to adapt to the ever-changing environment of business....
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Audio 30 mins
Marketing in the 21st Century
Money & Business

Marketing in the 21st Century

...business at all levels, for the good of the whole company. The excitement comes from many areas: working/influencing (challenging) executives on strategic direction implementing change – identifying new strategies and working with the company to implement the thinking intellectual challenge – thinking through complex organisational problems and developing strategies...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
What is ROWE - and does it deliver results?
Money & Business

What is ROWE - and does it deliver results?

...businesses that use them. One of the most recent is ROWE, or results-only work environments. The theory behind ROWE? Employees should be evaluated – and compensated – on the work they produce, not the number of hours they work. It aims to dismantle the idea that more hours equal more efficiency, and encourages employees to step away from the desk and work how, when,...
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Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
Education & Development

Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills

...business...[Logo for the UK department for education] Digital, numeracy and employability skills are among those that are most sought after by employers, and can help you progress in work and boost your job prospects. Digital skills can be anything from using social media and staying safe online to coding, programming or digital marketing. These are a small selection of...
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All my own work
Education & Development

All my own work

...busy life. Can you help her make the right decisions? [All my own work launch image] Find out more resources to help you prepare for your assignments: View activities on topics such as Avoiding Plagiarism and Referencing in our 'Being Digital' library. Sign up to events, such as live tutorials about referencing, via our Library Services. Find information on developing...
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Activity 10 mins