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Bringing up problems at work (without making things worse)
Education & Development

Bringing up problems at work (without making things worse)

...think of it as the W-H-H-W structure: What is the problem How urgent it is How it can be fixed What/Who is responsible for fixing it This structure helps the message stay focused, constructive and forward-looking. Try it: spot the structure in this real-life example Here’s a genuine workplace email sent by Philippe Reines, then Director of Communications for Hillary...
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OpenLearn with Working Wales | OpenLearn gyda Cymru'n Gweithio
Education & Development

OpenLearn with Working Wales | OpenLearn gyda Cymru'n Gweithio

...think. Find out more Fel darparydd mwyaf astudiaeth ran amser prifysgol yng Nghymru, mae’r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru yn cynnig dewis eang o gymwysterau mewn ystod eang o bynciau. Fel rhan o’r brifysgol fwyaf yn y DU, gallwn ddarparu addysg o safon byd-eang, gan eich cynorthwyo i gwrdd a’ch amcanion proffesiynol a phersonol. Gyda benthyciadau ffioedd dysgu,...
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Using OpenLearn as an OU Student
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Using OpenLearn as an OU Student

...thinking of changing jobs, moving sectors, starting a new career, or want to develop in your existing role, OpenLearn can help with that too. Our skills for work content is there to support your development, and because it's created by The Open University (sometimes in partnership with other employers), you can include it on your CV with confidence. OpenLearn digital...
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How do historians know about the past?
History & The Arts

How do historians know about the past?

...Thinking of taking it further? If you want to study history at university level, the free course 'Taking your first steps in Higher Education' or the introductory module 'Arts and languages access module' can help you to decide which path to take and prepare you for study. You can study history at The Open University through BAs in History, Humanities, or the Open BA, all...
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Can landfills be used to improve biodiversity?
Nature & Environment

Can landfills be used to improve biodiversity?

...think about where this goes once it leaves us. In last few decades, the UK has focused on reducing the volume of waste that is sent to landfills through various recycling schemes, but the challenge of landfill space and sustainable management persists. Existing UK landfill regulations prioritise public health and safety alongside environmental compliance. It includes...
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Pathways To Success in Higher Education
Education & Development

Pathways To Success in Higher Education

...think things through and prepare for formal study – for free. All you need is access to the internet. To get started, simply click on the picture of the guide on the right of the page and work through it at your own pace. You can also download the Pathways to Success PDF here. To get the best from Pathways to success, you need a hard (paper) copy to work with alongside...
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Everyday maths 2
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Everyday maths 2

...thinking about putting a fence around it for safety. The radius of the pond is 7.4 m. What length of fencing would you require to fit around the full length of the pond? Round your answer up to the next full metre. Figure 12 A round garden pond Answer d = 15 cm Using the formula C = πd C = 3.142 × 15 C = 47.13 cm Since you need 47.13 cm and have ribbon that is 0.5 m (50...
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A post-convention Presidential Campaign reading list
Society, Politics & Law

A post-convention Presidential Campaign reading list

...think about Hillary Clinton The Chinese might be warming to the idea of a President Clinton, but not everyone in what should be her strongest States at home are convinced. The bruising battle with Bernie Sanders - and the revelation of Democratic Party attempts to frustrate Sanders - has taken a toll. Middlebury College's Matthew Dickinson found Clinton might have trouble...
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