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.
Almost all of us will have attended a workshop at some point during our working lives. When executed well, they can be critical spaces for idea-generation, innovation, collaboration and problem-solving. When executed poorly, the opposite is often true; disorganised, unstructured, awkward and producing little of actionable value. Ultimately, workshops can either be a great use … Continued
Employee wellbeing is an essential ingredient for any organisation’s long-term success. There is a strong correlation between healthy workplaces with effective wellbeing programmes and productive, engaged employees. This symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationship is why it’s imperative that businesses and other organisations create cultures that promote health and wellbeing – and why not doing so can … Continued
The rule of law is one of the four fundamental values of British society, along with democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs. Its value around the world is virtually incalculable, underpinning all societies and communities that work to create – and maintain – fairness, peace, and … Continued
From their initial development through to their final decline, all products will go through what’s known as a product life cycle. The product life cycle (PLC) maps the journey each product goes on, outlining each step – or stage – along the way. First introduced by economist Theodore Levitt in a Harvard Business Review article … Continued
CEO stands for chief executive officer, and this position is typically the most senior role in a business or organisation. As the highest-ranking executive, the CEO is ultimately responsible for the success – or failure – of their organisation. The CEO title is typically used within for-profit businesses, although some non-profit organisations choose to use … Continued
The philosophy of law, or legal philosophy, examines and analyses the law in general, as well as legal institutions, systems, and principles. In particular, it examines the law’s relationship with other systems and philosophical areas, such as politics and political philosophy, economics, and ethics. Common topics debated by philosophers of law include: What is law? … Continued
Marketing communications, sometimes called marcom, are the combinations of promotional tools, marketing channels, messages, and media that marketers use to communicate with their target customers. A business or brand typically develops its marketing communications strategy around what’s known as the marketing mix, or the Seven Ps (formerly called the Four Ps): Product, which considers the … Continued
An organisation’s culture can play a significant role in determining the organisation’s success – or its failure. This is because organisational culture determines everything from how decisions are made to how employees feel and behave within the organisation. Built on a foundation of organisational values, and reflecting the behaviours of its leaders, an organisation’s culture … Continued
International criminal justice is the area of international law that’s concerned with prosecuting some of the world’s most serious crimes and human rights abuses. These include: genocide. war crimes. torture. crimes against humanity. enforced disappearances. Through international criminal justice systems, individuals and regimes that perpetuate these types of crimes can be held accountable for their … Continued
Consumer behaviour is a field of study that examines people’s buying and spending habits. It explores patterns and trends gleaned from data and other research to answer questions such as: Who makes up an existing or target demographic – what are their characteristics? What is this demographic looking for – what products and services do … Continued
The law of obligation refers to a person’s legal duty to do something. This legal duty arises in situations where a person, or a group of people, is required to take a particular course of action under the law. These kinds of obligations are binding ties that are covered by legal terms and can be … Continued
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulated business practice that organisations adopt to demonstrate their commitment to social ethics and sustainability, in addition to profits. Corporations and businesses that practice CSR take what’s called the triple bottom line approach to their activities, prioritising profits, people, and the planet, rather than relying on business practices that … Continued
