Learning library hub
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Writing for Exeter Expertise, Alexandra Gerbasi looks at COP27and the need for progress, and reflects that the best solutions come from different disciplines and approaches working together. Full text |
| Trottier M (2021). Participation in career development communities of practice: Perspectives from low socio-economic background students. European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology InPractice, 15(2), 135-155. Full text. |
| Cyber Security - Human factor pack from Nirosha Holton DA Dept |
| Analytical tools to analyse and understand conflict Suggested approaches and tools to use to understand effects working on many levels for many stakeholders. Deborah Goodwin OBE |
How to prepare for pay negotiations
Lisa Grover, one of our senior lecturers on the Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship has recently took part in an interview with 'Leaders Plus' providing some practical advice on preparing for negotiations on pay.
Click on the following link to access the podcast: Big Careers, Small Children: How to Prepare for Pay Negotiations (leadersplus.org.uk)
Designing the future of work: digital transformation, decision making and job crafting: Research Perspectives on the Future of Digital Innovation, with Professor Leroy White from The University of Exeter
Business School YouTube channel
Check out our own YouTube Channel. Here you will find recorded Leading Edge talks and more. Material is regularly uploaded so it is worth popping back to check.
Robert Cialdini's Science of Influence animation
The Bystander Effect (introduced by Philip Zimbardo)
The Stanford Prison Experiment Trailer 1 (2015)- why do good people do bad things? (Zimbardo)
We will post here links to talks we recommend. We add new links regularly, so do check.
'Mapping the social dimension of the circular economy'
Research seminar hosted by the Department of Sustainable Futures and the Exeter Centre for Circular Economy at the University of Exeter Business School, presenting Annika Mies and Stefan Gold of the University of Kassel (Germany), presenting their paper published in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
FUTURE TRENDS SERIES: in this link you can access numerous webinars, alumni talks and more on a wide variety of topics, hosted by the University. Feel free to check it out and see what appeals. The first in the series explores 'Shifting your world view for a sustainable future'...
5 Tips for dealing with meeting overload
Fiona McNae, CEO of Space Doctors delivers a keynote speech on: “Moving to a zero carbon future – what is the story that we need to hear?” at the University of Exeter Business School.
“The 4 Day Week - our experiences and the unintended consequences of doing the right thing!” at the University of Exeter Business School.
How bullying, harassment and other negative acts not only have an impact on individuals, but organisations as well. University of Exeter Business School.
University of Exeter Business School launches a new Exeter Centre for Circular Economy - Dame Ellen MacArthur.
'Turn the Ship around' Interview with author David Marquet: "Our guest was used to giving orders. In the high-stress environment of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, it was crucial his men did their job well. But the ship was dogged by poor morale, poor performance and the worst retention in the fleet..."
10 Wellbeing Practices to Guide Leaders
Read Gallup's article on wellbeing tips for leaders by Dan Witter and Jim Harter: 10 Wellbeing Practices to Guide Leaders (gallup.com)
A different view: In this short talk: 'ExeTalks: Dr Edward Skidelsky, Philosophy Department, UoE', an interesting and very different appraisal of human moral virtues in a personal and societal sense is offered. Why have our moral imperatives shifted over the centuries, what was important once but no longer?Dr Skidelsky offers a fascinating insight by looking at historical gravestones...now that is thought-provoking!
Senior Leader Degree Apprentice, Shumailla Dar, shares why studying on our Senior Leader course is beneficial for her and her employer
Macro Shocks and Perfect Storms – Why a Good Strategy Still Matters
Alex Janes Profile | Business School | University of Exeter has been commissioned to write a series of author blogs for academic publisher McGraw-Hill covering different aspects of strategic management. The first blog discussing strategy in the light of radical changes to a firm's macroenvironment can be found here.
University of Exeter Blogs
Below you can access some of the Blog topics that are shared by UoE
- Highlighting Environmental concerns and ideas GSI Blog - Creating Transformative Solutions | The blog will cover research, education and impact activity associated with the Global Systems Institute. Engagement with citizens will be a key topic. (exeter.ac.uk)
- Budding news Budding News | University of Exeter Grounds Team blog
Below are some additional books that we think you might like. Some have been previous 'Beside the Bed' choices, in case you missed them. You can find details about any of them online using your preferred booksellers.
- The Promises of Giants
- Bridge the Culture Gaps: A Toolkit for Effective Collaboration in the Diverse, Global Workplace
- Leadership Brand: Deliver on Your Promise
- She Thinks Like a Boss : Leadership: 9 Essential Skills for New Female Leaders in Business and the Workplace
- Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit
- Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More than They Take
- The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet
- Thinking, Fast and Slow
- The Power of Understanding People: The Key to Strengthening Relationships, Increasing Sales, and Enhancing Organizational Performance
- Innovation in Real Places: Strategies for Prosperity in an Unforgiving World
- Decisive Intuition: Use Your Gut Instincts to Make Smart Business Decisions
- Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
In this section we will focus on a particular topic, a leader, a thought piece or similar, to share some different perspectives
New: Leadership Brand
Do you feel you have a well defined leadership brand?
The Centre for Creative Leadership have published an interesting article on Leadership brand, its importance and how you might go about strengthening your own leadership brand.
What's Your Leadership Brand? | Center for Creative Leadership (ccl.org)
You might also want to consider some other power questions such as ...
- What traits and habits do people most people respect in your organisation? Are you behaving in these ways?
- Where am I an expert/emerging expert? Everyone has a core strengths and skills that can be channeled and shaped in different ways.
- What key words do people associate with me? How can you build on these/adapt?
- Do I behave consistently? Rember that collegues will form their impressions of you based on repetitive interactions with you.
If you want to delve deeper into Leadership brand, have a read of this book: Leadership Brand: Deliver on Your Promise
