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Corporate/Organisational Culture

Corporate/Organisational Culture

This concept explores how organisations build up their own culture through tradition, history and structure. It also suggests that culture provides organisations with a sense of identity.

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Cross-Functional Supply Management

Cross-Functional Supply Management

The concept examines current practices and trends in the field of cross-functional supply-chain management and provides practitioners with both a specialist knowledge and basic information in related business disciplines to design and manage efficient and effective cross-functional supply chain systems.

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Cross-Training

Cross-Training

Cross-training is a powerful tool to enhance organisational and employee goals. This concept explains the effective use of cross-training and explored how it can benefit an organisation.

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Customer Centric International Shared Services

Customer Centric International Shared Services

Learn how customer centric international shared services can help your company achieve savings of 20%-30% or more, while significantly improving service delivery to internal customers across the globe. Case study evidence highlights the factors for success and provides step-by-step implementation advice.

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Cycles of Learning Theory

Cycles of Learning Theory

Coaching outcomes arise through learning. Research shows learning theory and reflection underpin development. Applying theory helps clients process experience, gain insight and act (Wang et al., 2022). Reflective models such as Kolb’s experiential cycle are central, helping coaches plan sessions that drive deeper learning and lasting change.

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DABDA Syndrome

DABDA Syndrome

The DABDA emotional cycle although originally focused on terminally ill patients, it has been extended to other areas where people perceive they are negatively impacted by change. Considering case evidence, success factors and implementation steps managers can help employees through the change-grief model more quickly.

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Delphi Forecasting Method

Delphi Forecasting Method

The concept reviews the Delphi forecasting technique and discusses why it is used in a particular setting and how it is implemented.

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Diversity Management

Diversity Management

Effective workplace diversity management policies have been demonstrated to aid creative thinking processes and innovation. Case study evidence from a variety of sectors and implementation advice is provided to help managers increase the success of diversity management initiatives.

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Division of Labour

Division of Labour

Division of labour is an area of job design that is highly applicable in some factories and production line environments. Case study evidence, relevant success factors and the strengths and limitations of division of labour approaches are presented.

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Double-Loop Learning

Double-Loop Learning

Double-loop learning (DLL) is an educational concept that involves teaching people to think more deeply about their own assumptions and beliefs. You will gain an understanding of the different but related concepts and learn the difference between DDL and "learning from your mistakes”.

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Downsizing

Downsizing

The process of downsizing often involves dwindling resources and letting staff go. A well-executed downsizing strategy, however, can put an organisation on the road to financial health and stability. The concept reviews the key benefits of this strategy and outlines the four driving forces behind the decision to downsize.

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Due Diligence

Due Diligence

The concept provides convenient access to a range of information on due diligence, as well as some case evidence demonstrating how it influences organisations. It also reviews success factors and lists the main benefits of due diligence activities.

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e-Commerce

e-Commerce

This concept provides an explanation of what e-Commerce is, how it can be applied and managed, and how companies can assess its major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks. It concept also offers practical case evidence and additional resources.

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Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Embracing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is crucial for leaders who want to create innovative, inclusive workplaces. The Equality Act 2010 protects key characteristics, but EDI goes beyond compliance. Leaders who champion these values foster a culture of diverse perspectives, improving collaboration, trust, and team dynamics.

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Emergent Change

Emergent Change

The concept provides a description of the emergent change process, the type of change that is not in an organisation's agenda - it simply manifests in our social systems when the underlying components have achieved a new order that give way to new behaviours.

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