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.
Arguably, the single greatest asset an organisation has is its people. Team members are the ones who build customer relationships, who innovate and inspire, whose efforts lead to brand building and increased revenue. They’re the ones who make work environments the dynamic, inclusive, vibrant places they can be. But effective, collaborative, productive teams don’t happen … Continued
The concept of food security in the Western world has only come into greater focus in recent years. For many developed countries, both the availability and variety of food – and the publics’ ability to access it – has been regarded as commonplace. The last few years have seen all that change. Due to a … Continued
UK job vacancies are at a record high. According to the Office for National Statistics, the period between November 2021 to January 2022 saw vacancies reach 1,298,400. The reason? A straightforward case of supply and demand. The record number of unfilled vacancies means that subsequent demand for staff is high; meanwhile, low unemployment rates – … Continued
In business and in life, situations where negotiation is required are commonplace. At its core, negotiation involves discussion between two or more parties to reach agreements and settle disputes. While immediate scenarios spring to mind – striking business deals, resolving conflicts, ensuring projects remain on track, discussing salary expectations – successful negotiation tactics also lend … Continued
Today’s global trade is heavily reliant on supply chains, which now stretch across the world to connect multinational buyers with suppliers in a vast number of countries. As chains grow in both size and complexity, many businesses face challenges in meeting the financing costs required to maintain daily operations – from purchasing equipment and materials, … Continued
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of job vacancies in the UK has hit a record high. While employee turnover varies between industries – traditionally, the highest levels are found in retail, hospitality, construction and media; the lowest in legal, accountancy, education and the public sector – Monster put the UK’s … Continued
Have you ever felt as if elements of your work life – or work-life balance – feel out of control? Had issues meeting targets, structuring the workday, dealing with change? Want to progress in your career but struggling to see new ideas and ventures to fruition? Those of us who have never felt like this, … Continued
It’s likely that most of us have conducted a job analysis – whether at a formal or informal level – at some point during our working lives. The manager who decides to split one job into two roles; the recruitment consultant who develops a job description for a vacant post; the employee who examines their … Continued
For businesses, globalisation can open up a – very literal – world of opportunities. Access to the global economy provides business leaders with new markets, new trade, new routes to consumers and new revenue streams, and nations with fundamental economic, social, political and cultural advantages. International trade refers to the exchange of products and services … Continued
As the popular saying goes: people don’t quit bad jobs, they quit bad managers. While such “conventional wisdom” is overly simplistic, it nevertheless touches upon a truth worthy of closer inspection. Totaljobs reports that half of UK workers have quit a job due to a poor relationship with a boss. And it doesn’t stop there: … Continued
Most of us do not reflect on the impact that global supply networks have on our daily lives. That is, until something happens which interrupts the way we live or work. Take the Covid-19 pandemic. Causing ‘snags’ for companies across the world – and subsequent shipping and transportation bottlenecks as economies restarted once more – … Continued
How an organisation’s HR department and HR strategy functions – whether effective or ineffective – can have a significant impact on wider business strategy, overall business performance and human capital management. As such, companies who wish to remain profitable, grow brand awareness and gain competitive advantage in the global marketplace should consider the robustness of … Continued
