Professional Knowledge Bank: articles and expertise

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Featured articles

When words get in the way: Why common language matters in collaboration

Dr Terry Hudsen reflects on how a lack of common language can lead to misunderstandings between partners, and explores what we can do to improve collaboration.

How is data failing us? Uncovering the flaws and charting a path to responsible data use

Alumnus Keith Grinsted examines how data can mislead decision-making and shares practical ways to overcome these challenges and use data more responsibly.

Delegation vs. automation in the AI era: finding the balance

In this article, James Boyce argues that organisations should balance machine automation with human judgement so that technology enhances, rather than replaces, human capability.

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How you can contribute

In the competitive world of career development, publishing an article or a series of articles can boost your CV and enhance your reputation with colleagues and peers. Our web repository gives a highly reputed, long term online presence for articles written by OUBS alumni. Benefits include:

  • Demonstrating expertise in your field
  • Generating traffic to your LinkedIn profile or company website
  • Growing your networking opportunities with other OUBS alumni
  • Impacting links to your publication on related sites; the article can also be cited in other writing

If you are interested in contributing an article or would like to find out more about guidance for your writing please contact OUBS-Alumni.

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