The challenge we face today at work and across our lives is the modern pace of change. There are many reasons why the world has changed. Our ageing workforce; technology advancements; COVID and the increased awareness of mental health impacts following the pandemic resulting in a mind shift change in how we live and work.Continue reading “IoD women’s leadership conference 2023 piece: You can’t be what you can’t see”
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Does being an introvert hamper your chances of making senior management?
Leaders don’t always have to be loud and bombastic. There is value in being an introvert, says Dr Jacqueline Baxter, a management professor at The Open University Business School. There have been countless articles on extroversion and its links to senior management. One article showed 98% of top executives scoring high or very high onContinue reading “Does being an introvert hamper your chances of making senior management?”
Video highlights from our masterclass – Disruptive Technologies and Intelligence: Business Opportunity or Threat?
During our masterclass in Hemel Hempstead on 11 October, Penny Asher, Director, Executive Education at OUBS hosted David Mudd of BSI and Dr Peter Bloom of OUBS at this event to explore the challenges of working smart with disruptive technologies and intelligence. Dr Bloom’s presentation asked “Are you ready for the fourth industrial revolution andContinue reading “Video highlights from our masterclass – Disruptive Technologies and Intelligence: Business Opportunity or Threat?”
Disruptive Technologies and Intelligence: Business Opportunity or Threat?
Join us for an exclusive joint event with BSI (British Standards Institution), on Wednesday 11 October, 12.00 – 17.10, where we will explore the challenges of working smart with disruptive technologies and intelligence. In this masterclass, Dr Peter Bloom will share insights into his new innovative Research into Employment, Empowerment and Futures group (REEF) –Continue reading “Disruptive Technologies and Intelligence: Business Opportunity or Threat?”
Better Governance. Better Consequence – webinar recording
Our Business Perspectives webinar on ‘Better Governance. Better Consequence’ took place on Wednesday 15 March 2017. If you missed the webinar or want to watch it again, it is now available to view on demand. WATCH THE WEBINAR During our webinar we used sport as a metaphor to explore governance. We explored multiple facets ofContinue reading “Better Governance. Better Consequence – webinar recording”
Video highlights from our masterclass on Better Governance. Better Consequence.
During our masterclass in London on 23 February, Professor Simon Lee, Professor of Law at The Open University (OU), explored the links between governance and sport. Professor Simon Lee made the case that governance isn’t about being the referee, it’s about being the goalkeeper. Being able to take a step back from the central action allows businesses toContinue reading “Video highlights from our masterclass on Better Governance. Better Consequence.”
Webinar: Better Governance. Better Consequence – 15 March
The complimentary webinar, from The Open University Business School, will use sport as a metaphor to explore governance. The one-hour online webinar will take place on Wednesday 15 March at 7pm (GMT). During the webinar, we’ll explore multiple facets of governance and how, in an ever changing world, sport and business have similar qualities. WeContinue reading “Webinar: Better Governance. Better Consequence – 15 March”
Better Governance. Better Consequence.
Our Business Perspectives masterclass will take place on Thursday 23 February 2017 at 12:00 – 17:00 in London. Join Professor Simon Lee, Professor of Law and Director of the Citizenship and Governance Strategic Research Centre at The Open University and other leading experts, who will use sport as a metaphor to explore governance. In thisContinue reading “Better Governance. Better Consequence.”
Business Legitimacy – Staying on the “right” side of public opinion – and how to avoid controversy
Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL Wednesday 8 February 2017, 16:30-19:30 The Open University in Scotland and Scottish Water are delighted to invite you to the twilight seminar: Business Legitimacy – Staying on the “right” side of public opinion – and how to avoid controversy. This free event will be of particular interestContinue reading “Business Legitimacy – Staying on the “right” side of public opinion – and how to avoid controversy”
Strategy Matters in Turbulent Times: Think Big Data. Think Business Models
Our Business Perspectives masterclass will take place in London on 21 September, led by Professor Thomas Lawton, Professor of Strategy and International Management at The Open University Business School (OUBS). Professor Lawton is a published author on international business and strategic management and has spent twenty years advising leaders, managers and entrepreneurs on business developmentContinue reading “Strategy Matters in Turbulent Times: Think Big Data. Think Business Models”
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