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A new series of six manga-style graphic novels seek to break down key topics and concepts in business and management by using the genre’s popularity and approachability
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Discover the four main management styles and get some advice on how you can have an impact on your organisation, in this guide to stepping up to management-level roles from Sarah-Jane McQueen, General Manager at CoursesOnline
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How do the leadership qualities of snowflakes and cacti differ? And how can you manage teams that span the parameters of these personality types? Devora Zack, author of The Cactus and Snowflake at Work, reveals all
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Learning another language is an asset for anyone, but do you know the full extent to which it can benefit you in your professional and personal life? Antje Vogdt looks at the impact on decision-making, multitasking, creativity and divergent thinking
Discover the skills, approach to others, and attitude to continued learning you’ll need to embrace the step up to management level and thrive
A true culture of feedback is rarely seen in organisations, yet how can we know what we’re doing well and where we need to improve without it? Julie Nerney, co-author of Own Your Day, offers tips for building feedback into your daily practice
Knowing how you behave today and which behaviours will make you successful tomorrow is an important step to high performance. Discover three ways in which you can boost your showing, in this excerpt from 8 Steps to High Performance
Benjamin Shestakofsky University of California Press How venture capital shapes work, innovation and inequality To promote innovation that benefits the many rather than the few,
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