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Ikigai: A powerful framework for senior business owners
In this article Keith Grinsted reflects on how the Japanese concept of Ikigai - roughly translated as "reason for being" - aligns with the challenges faced by senior executives and business owners.
How behavioural science is redefining cyber security in the modern workplace
This article by alumnus Tim Ward explores how to equip working professionals with the knowledge to defend against cyber-attacks without disrupting their daily tasks.
Recruitment 101 - Everything a Graduate of The Open University needs to know about it!
Alumnus Josh Smith shares everything a graduate (young, or old, experienced or not) of The Open University needs to know about recruitment.
Recruitment 101 - Everything a Graduate of The Open University needs to know about it!: Josh Smith
The pitfalls of using AI or a ‘resume factory’ to create your CV: Keith Grinsted
Why Bother with Mentors?: Sylvia Pavlova
Why would anyone outside professional sport need a coach?: Richard Gadd
Why would I need a mentor?: Richard Gadd
An Organisation’s change capability: Paul Taylor
Business Modelling: What is it? or What is it for?: Sylvia Pavlova
How to drive innovation in mature organisations: Craig Smith
Purchasing Strategy: A New Approach: Keith Jones
Simplifying Project Management – a Couple of Methods: Keith Grinsted
Systems Thinking - A Novice View Point: Paul Taylor
Top tips for decision-making in business: Keith Grinsted
What can a good Business Management Consultant do for my business?: Richard Gadd
Why The Open University will win in the post gen-AI world of education: Mark Burgin
Are contracts the enemy of good relationships in outsourcing?: Dr Andrew Humphries and Linda McComie
Collaboration: Turning Aspirations into Reality: Dr Andrew Humphries & Linda McComie
Is Collaboration Value a Mirage: Dr Andrew Humphries and Linda McComie
Triage in the Mountains An experiential: Dave Stewart
Effective Communications in a Virtual Team: Carlo E. Stasi, MBA
Helping employees to see the bigger picture: Craig Smith
How to come up with ideas for a blog post: Keith Grinsted
Internal communications and employee engagement in a hybrid working world: Craig Smith
Who Gives a blog: David Scott
Neurodivergence in Work: Developing a Culture of Disclosure: Tracy Smith
Neurodiversity at Work: Organisational Change in the ‘New Normal’: Author Tracy Smith
Trust me I'm an estate agent: Andrew Ramsay
Find it tricky to resolve conflict as a leader? Might you be asking the wrong questions?: John Brooker
Managing Globally: Nick Wilkinson
Motivating Staff: Adapting the Corporate Approach to the Public Sector: Carlo Stasi
Networking for Managers: Jacqui Hogan
The Leadership Factor: A study of leadership-styles in transformation: Christian Kastner
Tips on Managing Remote and Hybrid Teams: Keith Grinsted
Ikigai: A Powerful Framework for Senior Business Owners: Keith Grinsted
Wellbeing at work: Avoiding work/life burnout: Keith Grinsted
Working Under Pressure: Emotional Intelligence in the Work Place: Gwyneth Letherbarrow
Airport Travel - Your 1st priority: Tony Willis
All about CRM for your business: Keith Grinsted
Careers in Independent Consultancy: David Scott
How behavioural science is redefining cyber security in the modern workplace: Tim Ward
Service Management Approach in a Service Centre Organisation: Zuzana Gavornikova
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