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Training partnerships: how did it work for NatCen Social Research

Over the past few years the Centre has been delivering training for NatCen and in 2012 we were pleased to be chosen as an external partner in NatCen’s Management and Leadership Programme. I caught up with Kandy Woodfield, Director of Learning, to talk about the

Women in management: ingredients for success at work and happiness in life

By Susan Croft. I’ve just finished reading Sheryl Sandberg’s excellent book ‘Lean In’ which is packed full of great advice for women in terms of professional development and personal life. I am planning to include some of her sage advice in my next

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National Volunteers’ Week - Get involved

National Volunteers' Week is approaching, and is an excellent opportunity for you to do that bit of volunteering you just never quite got around to.Good for your soul (and your CV) It can seem almost impossible to find the time for volunteering in between

New perspectives on Risk management

By Howard Exton-Smith. Statistical or psychological The Centre's one-day Risk management course addresses two important aspects of this vital strategic, organisational management function. The first component covers an introduction to conventional risk management processes including identification, assessment and mitigation. These are the foundations of

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So you think you’re a trainer?

By Susan Croft. Educating and developing others is a wonderful gift. But training is not like making a presentation or giving a speech. If you think you have what it takes to become a trainer – even if it is only going to be part

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Finance management: top tips

3 B's and 3 C's Balance sheets are as important as income and expenditure when judging the health of an organisation. Build your budget carefully, monitor actual income and expenditure at least monthly and hold managers to account for their budgets. Keep your books carefully. Accurate financial

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5 tips to help manage a remote team

By Howard Exton-Smith. For a variety of reasons, for example through reorganisations, mergers and matrix management structures, remote working is becoming more commonplace across all sectors. Remote workers can offer greater flexibility, you can select employees from a much larger talent pool and,

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Presentation skills: creating a good impression

Creating a good impression requires ‘impression management’. You want to give a good impression from the moment you arrive (and even before, by being professional and efficient about arrangements).  As a presenter, there are two key stages in impression management: 1. When you

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Why people volunteer: understanding motivations for volunteering

Understanding the motivations for volunteers is important because it is this understanding which determines the levels and types of support you provide them. The understanding of what people want from their volunteering is the basis upon which you plan your relationship with them. There are

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