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Impossible Peace 2: Introduction
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Introduction

...leadership [Photo of Brian Rowan, a former BBC correspondent in Belfast and an author on the peace process.]Brian Rowan is a former BBC correspondent in Belfast and an author on the peace process. This is the latest publication drawn from the thousands of pieces of information that I have logged within my archive; the notes, diaries, tapes, statements and reflections that...
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Is it a good thing that Donald Trump trusts Vladimir Putin?
Society, Politics & Law

Is it a good thing that Donald Trump trusts Vladimir Putin?

...leadership was quick to assure Lyndon Johnson that it trusted him, but its goodwill evaporated after a few months due to what the Soviet leadership saw as Johnson’s duplicity and harmful intentions. Brezhnev’s early trust in president-elect Jimmy Carter withered after Carter repeatedly failed to demonstrate any empathy for the needs of a Soviet leader. Trust can also...
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How have the Conservatives overtaken Labour for the British Indian vote?
Society, Politics & Law

How have the Conservatives overtaken Labour for the British Indian vote?

...leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, the party is severely disadvantaged among many British Indian voters. Particular pressure points include the economy, welfare, housing, issues surrounding caste and even foreign policy. Corbyn’s old-fashioned social democratic model of political economy – high taxes funding an all-encompassing welfare state designed for mass wealth...
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How can education contribute to sustainability?
Education & Development

How can education contribute to sustainability?

...leadership across education as a sector and society more generally to help overcome feelings of powerlessness, futility, or limited gains from their actions. This requires EfS to be on the political agenda and to be valued by the commercial sector as part of the solution going forwards. In the run-up to World Environment Day 2021, two further students on the same module...
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Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers
Education & Development

Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers

...leadership and mentoring, whilst others help in building Everyday Skills for Life from good mental health through to managing money. We also offer courses in improving a learner’s basic maths and English and advice in writing CV’s and attending interviews to help Kickstart employees into sustainable employment should they progress permanently into an organisation from...
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The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal
Education & Development

The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal

...in Scotland team: events@childreninscotland.org.uk Below is a range of free courses for you to explore. Early years and young children Additional support needs Working with children and young people Mental health and wellbeing Equality, diversity and inclusion Technology and society Leadership Communication and team working Career development Research and education...
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Should the NHS try a Dutch model for social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Should the NHS try a Dutch model for social care?

...leadership which is non-hierarchical and emphasises democratic practices. To maintain equality, the Netherlands has one of the strongest welfare systems in the world. The second institutional factor relates to employment relations. Although wages by UK standards are moderate, Dutch workers are compensated by a generous “social wage” including high unemployment...
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Extending your learning with postgraduate skills
Education & Development

Extending your learning with postgraduate skills

...leadership and that I can strengthen my own leadership in my current role." - Lise What is in it for me? An Applied Masters for Employability Postgraduate skill development is relevant for those studying for personal interest, as well as for those seeking to progress in their career or consider a different career direction. Studying your Masters can offer personal,...
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