Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorised as “Anglia Ruskin”
3rd May 2019
Once you’ve decided that the flexibility of distance learning fits your lifestyle, choosing the right course is probably your next consideration. And picking the perfect qualification depends on different criteria. For instance, your main motivation might be moving up the career ladder in your current company, switching to a different sector, setting up your own business or simply satisfying a …
1st May 2019
Now spring has sprung, it’s time to shine with more advice from some of the brightest business minds. This month covers innovative startup ideas, crucial industry advice and inspiring entrepreneur journeys. Danica Lause ‘I’d get to work and I’d think I could maybe be making just about what I’m making here if I made more hats.’ Danica Lause’s love of …
29th April 2019
Earning a degree requires commitment, a financial investment and the ability to balance study with family or other responsibilities. So taking time to learn about the benefits of distance learning in comparison to campus-based study allows you to choose which learning style fits your lifestyle and will help you to fulfil your aspirations. Our comparison of the positive aspects of …
18th April 2019
Project Management played a vital yet largely unheralded role in some of humanity’s greatest achievements. Without it, the Great Pyramid of Giza would still be a sandpit and the Hoover Dam would have washed away. In the current economic climate, it can be a powerful passport to career success in several international sectors — here are five reasons it’s the …
11th April 2019
Spring has truly sprung — avoid a seasonal chocolate overdose by delving into our business brain pickings. There’s sage advice on maintaining culture while scaling up your enterprise, resetting your mind to increase resilience and much more. Melanie Whelan ‘The overarching philosophy is that we’re a culture of “yes”. We believe that there’s a “yes” in every interaction — with …
2nd April 2019
It’s accepted wisdom that keeping your home, office or study area neat and tidy destroys dirt and helps you feel more focused. But with Netflix stars like Marie Kondo making headlines, cleanliness is no longer merely a household task — it’s a cathartic cultural movement that attracts millions. So can clutching a cloth really cleanse your mind and body as …
27th March 2019
Business success depends on a blend of passion, performance and people skills brought to life by behaviours and relationships from the C-Suite to the shop floor. But ultimately, the buck stops with bosses —and for thought leaders like Gordon Tredgold, a lack of quality at the top is the number one cause of business failure. If you want to be a …
12th March 2019
Tight operating margins, fierce fundraising competition and ever-expanding service demands mean that technology is crucial for helping third sector organisations survive and thrive. Yet according to a recent report from experts Tech Trust, although 53 per cent of charities fundraise online, 58 per cent don’t have a defined digital strategy. But with the UK Government launching a £30 million tech fund and …
11th March 2019
With spring on the horizon, March’s collection of musings from the best brains in business is more cathartic than a deep clean from Marie Kondo. It covers innovating through recombining ideas, pro football coaching, digital entrepreneurship and third sector leadership. Jeff Hoffman ‘Entrepreneurship — the beauty of it is that you can just design the life you want to live …
5th March 2019
Technology simplifies tasks as diverse as researching university projects and reconnecting with far-flung family. And social media and mobile phones are so pervasive that they permeate almost every aspect of existence. But when tech eclipses rather than enhances life, it’s time to take a break — here are 10 reasons for a digital detox. 1. Reducing anxiety According to US …
25th February 2019
Advances in tech have made global business more connected, convenient and agile. Yet many companies stubbornly stick to traditional 9-5 Monday to Friday working patterns for no apparent reason. If you want to flex for success, here’s why business thrives without 9-5. Origins Dolly Parton was crooning her complaint about the inequities of 9-5 work in 1980, but the origins …
12th February 2019
With global gatherings like the ICC Cricket World Cup and the Rugby World Cup raising the bar, 2019’s sporting calendar is packed tighter than a lycra long-jump suit. But pick of the bunch might be France’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup — our preview explains why this is one tournament that will transcend sport. When and where The competition kicks off with …