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Managing Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is often seen as the cornerstone of high-performing organisations. Research shows that positive employee perceptions of management and engagement practices are linked to increased job satisfaction and organisational commitment, and reduced turnover intentions. According to Gallup, highly engaged workforces can boost organisational productivity and profitability by at least 20%.

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April 2015

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Building an Innovation Culture

A strong innovation culture is the driving force behind many of today’s most successful companies. Organisational culture is said to be largely invisible yet extremely powerful. It refers to the values, beliefs and sense of purpose that underpin the norms of expected behaviours that employees might follow.

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March 2015

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Reengineering Business Models

With more new market entrants, more savvy customers, and an increase in global market opportunities and threats, organisations are under pressure from all sides. In recent years, executives have been forced to take a sharper look at the role of their business models in driving innovation and profitability.

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February 2015

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Managing Creativity

Creativity is one of the most sought-after traits in leaders today, according to an IBM survey of chief executives worldwide – and is poised to be the key skill for the 21st century, says Dr Mark Batey, a leading authority on creativity at Manchester Business School.

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January 2015

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Responsible Organisational Policies and Practices

This topic discusses how organisations can implement responsible policies for social, environmental, and economic sustainability. It goes beyond traditional CSR, exploring the ESG framework as a model to balance profit with impact. Adopting ESG principles helps organisations improve resilience, meet regulations, and foster strong stakeholder relationships, aligning sustainability with business strategies for long-term success.

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Responsible Organisational Policies and Practices

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Compliance with UK Employment Regulations: Impact on Teams, Individuals, and Organisations

This topic highlights the importance of complying with UK employment laws to protect employees and promote fair, safe, and equitable workplaces. Key areas include health and safety, equality, data protection, and employee rights. Compliance safeguards employees and enhances the organisation's reputation and legal standing, ensuring teams operate in a secure, fair environment aligned with regulatory standards.

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Compliance with UK Employment Regulations: Impact on Teams, Individuals, and Organisations

Research

Strategic Narratives for Future Innovation

Turbulent global markets present particularly difficult environments for established companies to choose new strategic directions. In these situations, strategy making should “involve constructing and reconstructing strategic narratives that reimagine the past and present in ways that allow the organisation to explore multiple possible futures”.

KnowledgeBrief

December 2014

Research

Innovating for the Future

Scientific and technological breakthroughs, innovative new business models, and intense competition are disrupting the business world in dramatic ways. As the speed of change accelerates, customers’ needs and expectations are rapidly being reshaped, along with the behaviours, beliefs and desires of the workforce.

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November 2014

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The Art of Innovation Leadership

Innovation processes are useful, but innovative people are essential: individuals need to understand themselves (their capabilities and limitations), and organisations and teams need to have the right mix of behaviours to innovate. This research focuses on how leaders can set the stage for making innovation happen.

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July 2014

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