The University of Lincoln has an extensive list of online reading materials to explore, including this resources library, designed specifically for ambitious working professionals and career changers. It covers a wide range of topics, with a primary focus on the management and leadership disciplines. From creating your own career development plan, to assessing the opportunities that an online qualification can open up, there’s something to help you progress.
Browse through to find the resources which are relevant to you and provide you with what you need. Whether you’re starting out in a new career, or looking to accelerate your progression in your current one, don’t miss out on these useful guides.
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
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
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
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
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
The marketing mix aims to make a marketing positioning concrete; it includes several focus areas as part of a comprehensive marketing plan. A marketing mix consists of the tactics and tools used to market a company’s offerings and influence customers to buy them. The best marketing mix uses up-to-date market research and data-driven strategies to … Continued
Supply chain management (SCM) and procurement is critical to our growing global economy. Statista report that, during the upcoming decade, the global supply chain management market is expected to more than double in size – reaching almost $31 billion by 2026. The vital need for, and growth of, the supply chain industry means it’s a … Continued
What is project management? The Association for Project Management (APM) define project management as ‘the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria.’ Project planning is based on final deliverables, and is separate to business-as-usual activities. A project will have a finite end, and … Continued
In increasingly competitive business markets, marketing plans can mean the difference between organisational success and failure. This is because marketing plans serve as roadmaps that guide marketing activities, helping businesses to achieve their objectives and deliver sustainable growth. Through an effective marketing plan, businesses can position themselves effectively in the market, reach their target audiences, … Continued
Online postgraduate study in the United Kingdom is on the rise by almost every metric imaginable: More universities are offering online programmes. There are a growing number of distance-learning programmes available. The number of students enrolling in online master’s programmes is also on the rise. This evolution in postgraduate study was made possible by advancements … Continued
Content marketing is an increasingly popular area of marketing, enabling marketers to reach and attract their target audiences – and build their brands – through the creation and sharing of valuable, relevant content that engages, informs, and fosters relationships with potential customers. It’s a strategic, innovative approach when compared with traditional marketing. It subtly, rather … Continued
How do businesses and brands remain competitive in the shifting, fast-paced and crowded marketing landscapes of today? Why do some brand names remain popular and attractive to potential customers while others fade into obscurity? What is it that great brands – from Nike and Apple, to Ikea and Coca-Cola – have done to embed themselves … Continued
