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Innovation Capital

Innovation Capital

Innovation capital is critical to building a competitive advantage in the knowledge economy. The concept explains how organisations can leverage their unique organisational knowledge to create economies of scale and scope, as well as differentiation.

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Innovation Management

Innovation Management

The concept determines the critical factors of innovation management. It reviews the managerial practices of successful innovators and summarises the strengths and limitations of innovative approaches.

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Intellectual Capitalism

Intellectual Capitalism

The knowledge economy demands that firms leverage their knowledge assets or 'intellectual capital' to compete more effectively. The concept explains the three strands of intellectual capital - human, social and organisational capitals - and uses case studies to examine how firms are creating more value through their intellectual capital.

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Intellectual Property Management

Intellectual Property Management

The concept provides a brief but comprehensive overview of the history and fundamentals of intellectual property and provides some practical information on how companies can protect their own intellectual property.

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Introduction to Active Listening

Introduction to Active Listening

Listening is more than just hearing. True listening means focusing fully, giving your attention, and really trying to understand what the other person is saying. In the workplace, good listening can help build trust, avoid mistakes, and create better relationships.

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Introduction to Communication Theories

Introduction to Communication Theories

Good communication is essential in business. It helps people work together effectively, supports clear decision-making, and builds trust. But communication can go wrong - messages may be misunderstood, unclear, or ignored.

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Introduction to GDPR

Introduction to GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets rules for how businesses collect, use and store personal data. It gives people control over their information and requires organisations to act lawfully, fairly and transparently. As a Business Associate, you must handle data safely and follow clear procedures.

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Job Enrichment

Job Enrichment

Job enrichment offers employees an opportunity to do tasks that are different than what was originally outlined in their job descriptions. The concept reviews the advantages and disadvantages of this approach, the success factors, and how it has been used in organisations across various sectors.

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Job Evaluation

Job Evaluation

The concept describes job evaluation as a process aimed at improving procedures and establishing fair reward systems. The concept summarises the benefits and offers recommendations and case evidence to help managers successfully alter process within their organisation.

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Job-Centred Leadership

Job-Centred Leadership

Leadership is the cornerstone of building high-performance organisations. You will learn the strengths and drawbacks of this style and useful case examples from across different sectors highlights the importance of leadership and why a job-centred leadership style may be appropriate in certain situations.

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Kaizen

Kaizen

Kaizen is a Japanese word typically translated as 'continuous improvement'. The term refers to the strategy of making small improvements on a continuous basis. The concept will help managers and practitioners to better understand how to benefit from applying Kaizen in their organisations.

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Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators

Too often organisations combine other performance measures with that of KPIs, which can lead to difficulties in managing performance and tracking success. Practical implementation steps and case evidence provided helps leaders to focus on quality KPI’s that directly measure the areas needed in order to achieve success.

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DENSO Manufacturing UK Ltd

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Accounts Manager

Milling International Marketing Ltd

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