In the 21st century, we understand that political and business leaders in the East and the West face different challenges. For example, there is still slow economic recovery and a strong demand for job creation and social stability in the West, while in the East the need is for the delivery of economic and…
Placement Poster Fair and Awards
On Tuesday night I attended Henley Business School poster fair held in the university’s student union. The idea of the poster fair was to give the returning placement students a chance to reflect on their past year working in the business environment and offer advice to second years considering apply. Although I am currently in…
University Misconceptions: A Fresher’s Guide
A few misconceptions about student life and tips for new Undergraduates joining the University of Reading
Well-being and adaptability: are you ready?
Last week, we hosted our World of Work conference exploring the future of work in the light of technological advancements. Common themes among the speakers included disruption, agility, diversity, humanity and well-being, and my talk was no different, as I chose to look at the relationship between adaptability and well-being. After many years of studying…
Through the Telescope: Work and Leadership in 2028
Sometimes it is wonderful how an exciting and thought-provoking piece of work can simply land on your desk. Deutsche Telekom and Detecon International asked me and Obiageli Heidelberger-Nkenke at the Henley Centre for Leadership to partner with them and explore how work and leadership might look in 2028. Our investigations have resulted in a report…
Teaching an Old Board New Tricks
What is the number one indicator of school performance? Teachers. So why is it that less than 15% of UK school boards include an educator in their ranks? Why are school leaders missing out on key insights that could put their school on top for years to come? And what can be done about it?…
The direction of diversity and my hopes for the future of LGBT+ in business
By Will Murray The current direction of diversity in the workplace has been extremely positive. From the large number of businesses at the countrywide Pride events, to the number of senior positions being held by those who identify as LGBT+, it could be said we are heading in the right direction. However, it’s not all…
Changing attitudes towards LGBT+ in the business world.
By Lin McDevitt-Pugh MBA Both June and August are Pride months. In June we celebrate a brave LGBT+ group who, in a bar in New York in 1969, were fed up with being attacked, derided and outcast so decided to stand up for their rights. August was then possibly tacked on because it’s the best…
What’s it like to study MSc Marketing at Henley Business School?
The transition from an undergraduate to a postgraduate student brings many changes, but this Master’s degree has been a learning process allowing me to develop academically and professionally. My expectations for this course included a formal atmosphere, with lectures based heavily on theory. However, I found lectures were quite similar to undergraduate lecturers, but as…
Attitude of Gratitude in Leadership
I was recently browsing The Five Minute Journal, a tool developed to inspire us to reflect on the things we are grateful for at the start and end of each day. Its creators envision increased happiness and better relationships through this form of journaling (Intelligent Change, 2018). This got me thinking of gratitude in the…
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