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Future proofing : a business (Brexit) MOT

Where there is uncertainty, there is naturally fear of what the future holds. Businesses need to feel in control again, be able to make informed decisions and get a plan in place.



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26 September 2016

Future proofing : a business (Brexit) MOT

With the future of the UK’s trade relationships being debated internally at the G20 as well as at home, there is no doubt that the UK faces an uncertain future, post-Brexit. What can the nation’s SMEs do to ensure they are fit for the road ahead? 


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26 September 2016

How to retain trust and motivate your workforce

It has been a turbulent year for business, and one which has caused some to adapt and evolve to survive uncontrollable market developments.So how can businesses help their workforces to not only cope with change, but also support and encourage it?


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30 November 2016

The three skills employees need to succeed

While there is much uncertainty in today’s post-Brexit business landscape, history and experience tells us that firms tend to rise to the challenge of change, evolving and adapting to succeed.


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15 November 2016

Reward and Recognition : The winter of discontent

Whether its a tick-box on an employee engagement survey or a simmering atmosphere of discontent in a highly-strung meeting, nothing, it seems, is more frustrating or disheartening than not being acknowledged or rewarded for achieving targets…


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14 December 2017

ArtOf offers a fresh take on detect for visual learners

The ArtOf series offers a intuitive educational toolkit that combines a print book with an iBook and a mobile app, all underpinned by a unique visual learning method. Readers are equipped with both instant visual knowledge and interactive practical tools….


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5 May 2017

Communicating Oganisational Change

Trust and motivation lies at the heart of every organisation, and when change occurs, it naturally creates uncertainty and unrest. HR staff will play a crucial role in overcoming resistance from employees, …


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23 January 2017

Edtech and visual learning will transform the future of L&D

As our workforce changes and develops, so do the challenges facing L&D professionals. Remote workers, time restraints and budget constraints mean it’s no longer a case of simply running a training day ...


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22 August 2017

Publication : Entrepreneurial Learning through Visuals

This study considers the impact of an experiential visual-based learning pedagogy on students undertaking a business start-up module. The current undergraduate student is different with a dependency culture on a range of electronic media ...


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5 May 2017

EBBC Podcast : Book as a Toolkit with Dan Underwood

He talked to me about how the ArtOf team have used the process of developing a book to explore and extend their own thinking and to engage with their clients – it’s a great example of how books can be used playfully and dynamically in a business ...


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10 October 2017

Three simple steps to reinventing appraisals

Working as a business mentor I often discuss the appraisal process with managers and directors. It has become an annual, tick-box exercise, with employees waiting to be marked on their performance and set targets to achieve or improve on....


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9 November 2017

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