Paying for your online studies

Many learners opt to go back to higher education and take the plunge into enrolling on a distance learning master’s degree to boost the skills and knowledge they developed on their undergraduate degree. But, before you can access your course materials, you must decide how you’ll cover your tuition fees. Our online degrees are more … Continued

Adapting leadership styles to the digital era

We all know that in recent years, the business landscape has been profoundly transformed by the addition of new digital technologies. From the influence of automation and artificial intelligence in our processes and procedures, to the devices and apps that make remote work easier than ever before, digital technology has helped to reshape the working … Continued

Online flexible degrees with the University of Lincoln

A master’s degree programme is an ideal option for professional development, as you can learn the skills and knowledge that will aid in increasing your employability in leadership positions. At the University of Lincoln, we offer flexible postgraduate degrees in a range of business management specialisms. Taught through a global lens, by studying with us … Continued

Building strategic alliances and influence within an organisation

It’s commonly understood that professional networking and building alliances between different organisations – from third-party suppliers to investment firms – is an important aspect of business. “Alliances between companies, whether they are from different parts of the world or different ends of the supply chain, are a fact of life in business today,” explains an … Continued

How to measure leadership effectiveness

Today’s modern leaders have a tough job. As well as the increased pressure to hit company targets and objectives, they must also ensure they’re effective people managers who are able to motivate and relate to a diverse workforce. Technology now supplies a myriad of ways to measure business effectiveness across all departments. The range of … Continued

Marketing and promotion strategies for each stage of the product life cycle

There are four stages of the product life cycle, and most products follow these phases throughout their lifespan. These are introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. Each of these life cycle phases are distinctive in how consumers react and respond to a product. As each phase is easily defined, marketing and promotion strategies can be planned … Continued

The benefits of promoting gender diversity in leadership

In recent years, businesses across sectors have made some progress into improving gender diversity at leadership level. In McKinsey’s 2023 Women in the Workplace report, they noted that women made up 28 percent of C-suite leadership positions, a 6 percent increase from their reported number in 2018. Despite this small gain, there is still a … Continued

The four stages of a product life cycle in supply chain management

Most products currently available to buy follow a four-stage life cycle. Each of these stages are managed and optimised by supply chain teams and their managers within a business, coordinating with stakeholders in other departments such as operations, marketing, sales, finance, and product development. By understanding these four stages, supply chain managers are more able … Continued

How product life cycle analysis helps businesses

Why is it that those familiar green and gold cans of Lyle’s Golden Syrup are still found in kitchen cupboards across the UK nearly 150 years after the product was launched, while Nestle’s Toffo sweets were on the market for only a couple of decades? In part, it’s down to their different product life cycles. … Continued

Leadership and the importance of ethical decision-making

In an era where trust is as valuable as profitability, the spotlight on ethical leadership and decision-making has intensified. Leaders are responsible for steering their businesses towards financial success, but equally, they need to act as moral compasses for the rest of their organisations. It’s not enough to make decisions that are legal and profitable … Continued

Understanding the role of leadership in shaping business strategies

Everyone in business knows that a solid business strategy is essential for an organisation’s success, and most people understand that a strategy requires a few key ingredients – a vision, certainly, as well as a thorough understanding of the business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, to name a few. But when considering the creation of … Continued

Managing product lifecycles across different cultures: an explainer

In an increasingly globalised business environment, understanding how to manage the lifecycle of a product across different cultures is more important than ever. By working to understand and integrate cross-cultural sensitives into Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategies, businesses can create a competitive advantage, drive new product innovation, and achieve global customer satisfaction on a global … Continued