By Dr Rebecca Jones I have always been a big fan of routine. I generally find that having a routine helps me to form healthy habits and to get things done, therefore making me as efficient as I can be. Having a routine around things like exercise makes it easier to consistently achieve my goals…
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My Favourite Book
One of our student helpers Helena Smagala takes the opportunity to talk about her favourite novel. As an English Literature Student and a literary fiction enthusiast, it is difficult to pin point my ‘favourite’ book, just as it is for film buffs to choose a favourite movie. Favourite books also change with time, depending on…
What Should the Parties of the Centre-Left do Now?
This is not a party political piece. I am writing, as ever, about leadership since there are important leadership lessons here. They apply equally well to organisations, sports teams, political parties and others. In the face of failure, when the circumstances should have led to success, the critical next step is to learn but how…
Ambition vs Gratitude
Dr Rebecca J Jones I have been thinking a lot recently about ambition. More specifically, where and how ambition can fit in with gratitude. In my younger years, I would say that perhaps my most defining characteristic was my ambition. I was hungry for success and had a laser sharp focus on achieving this. The…
A 12 month Masters flies by
There are many reasons to do a full time Masters at Henley Business School, and one is that it packs all that learning into 12 months, meaning that you are soon ready to embark on the next stage of your life. One year passes really quickly though, and post-graduate study is a once in a…
Leadership takes time
Dr David Pendleton; Professor in Leadership, Henley Business School I teach leadership and regularly discuss the satisfactions and frustrations of leaders as they navigate their roles in busy organisations. There is a familiar pattern to several of these discussions. Organisations, rightly, seek to keep a tight rein on expenditure and staffing levels. An unforeseen consequence…
Dreaming of a Whiteknights Christmas
It’s Christmas!!!! And you’re in the perfect place if you’re looking for festive things to do! Reading is full of Christmas Spirit, from parties to dinners, but where do you start? Here you will find all you need to keep you busy this winter! On-Campus 28th November – Christmas Tree Light Up @17.30 – 18.30 Let…
100 Years of Women’s voices
In December 1919 the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act was added to the statute books which enabled women to join professions such as veterinary, law and accountancy which they had formerly been prohibited from entering. It was a major win for women and the time considering, that World War I had only recently ended which brought…
Interview Horror Stories
At Henley Careers we’ve heard our fair share of interview horror stories that are fit for a Halloween tale. So this year, we’ve huddled together and mixed a ghastly potion of our top horror stories we’ve heard about from industry recruiters. From tardiness to shocking responses, these are things we recommend you definitely don’t do…
Diwali 2019
Deepavali or Diwali the grand festival of lights celebrated by the Indian community throughout India and the world. It is that time of the year where family, friends and community gather to rejoice the festivities; simply translating the above lines – ‘’Lights shall illuminate your house and your life may brighten with the presence of…
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