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Why technology's impact on work may be overstated, but HR still has a role to play

By Professor Emma Parry On September 2, 2019

Why technology's impact on work may be overstated, but HR still has a role to play

In an article in HR Magazine, I talk about how many clichés surround how we discuss the impact of technology on the world of...

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Can you have it all? Fitting career development into work and life

By Professor Clare Kelliher On August 8, 2019

Can you have it all? Fitting career development into work and life

As a society, we increasingly talk about the importance of striking a work-life balance. Here at Cranfield Executive...

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What’s bigger than business?

By Scotty Johnson On June 10, 2019

What’s bigger than business?

A generation ago when successful people reached the top of their business they were eyeing retirement. Golf and spa retreats. Now...

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Why traditional leadership development for senior leaders doesn’t work

By Mark Threlfall On June 10, 2019

Why traditional leadership development for senior leaders doesn’t work

Standard leadership development programmes stay above the shoulders, and that’s the problem. They’re often focused primarily on...

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Why leaders find their purpose on walkabout

By Jon Sykes On May 15, 2019

Why leaders find their purpose on walkabout

There are many practical reasons why we spend our working lives in offices, meeting and conference rooms, but it doesn’t mean...

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Learn to navigate key career transitions

By Paula Broadbent On May 15, 2019

Learn to navigate key career transitions

I was chatting to a fellow runner recently, while on our regular 5km route, about my work in helping individuals switch jobs....

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5 ways in which your professional development benefits your team

By Cranfield School of Management On May 13, 2019

5 ways in which your professional development benefits your team

As an employee, when you consider undertaking learning and development, you’re most likely to be thinking about how that...

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Can you have a career with soul?

By Scotty Johnson On May 7, 2019

Can you have a career with soul?

Business success is a cycle that justifies itself. Having the skills and determination to deliver success is all that seems...

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Can online study be as effective as face-to-face learning?

By Cranfield School of Management On May 6, 2019

Can online study be as effective as face-to-face learning?

Online learning – or distance learning as it is sometimes called – is becoming increasingly popular. Advances in technology are...

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Executive development: pleasure or pain?

By Cranfield School of Management On April 17, 2019

Executive development: pleasure or pain?

A previous company I worked for used an evaluation sheet which asked participants to grade elements of the development...

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