Soft Skills for Leaders by Ben Dowman
In business today, “soft skills” might seem like a misleading term. These crucial abilities, often undervalued, are actually key to successful leadership. In the blog below, Ben Dowman, an experienced leadership consultant and coach, clarifies the importance of soft skills... Continue reading→
Management Consultancy projects – applying learnings to real-world challenges
At the University of Bristol Business School, students in their third year have the option to select a Management Consultancy unit, through which they have the opportunity to work on bespoke research projects for not-for-profit organisations in areas such as... Continue reading→
Navigating the grant capture, interdisciplinarity and impact: the early-career researcher (ECR) perspective
Insights and takeaways from the Faculty ECR event ‘How to live well as a researcher?’ Held in an atmospheric suite at Engineer’s House, this event brought together early-career researchers (ECRs) from across the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences,... Continue reading→
Empowering Future Leaders: Bristol Business Students Assess Sustainability Reporting
Last March, students from MSc Global Operations and Supply Chain Management and students from MSc International Business and Strategy – Global Challenges, participated in the annual auditing exercise assessing companies’ sustainability and ESG reporting.
Navigating Truth in a Post-Trust World: Building Trust in an Era of Disinformation
In today’s day and age, truth is a currency in constant flux. We find ourselves navigating a landscape where facts blur with opinions, and trust seems elusive. But how did we arrive at this juncture, and more importantly, how do... Continue reading→
Nurturing Cultural Intelligence: A Guide for Leaders in Management and Leadership
In today’s globalised world of work, the ability to navigate cultural differences is increasingly crucial for leaders and organisations alike. Drawing from insights shared in the University of Bristol’s recent webinar ‘Cultural Intelligence for Leaders’ led by Dr. Rushana Khusainova,... Continue reading→
Empowering Communities: The Professional Liaison Network Collaborates with Bristol Energy Network
The Professional Liaison Network (PLN) successfully bridges academia and positive real-world action for students at the University of Bristol Business School through a range of exciting placements and projects.
Student PLN placement with DEFRA – a mutually beneficial opportunity
At the University of Bristol Business School, students can work with external organisations to utilise transferable skills from their degree in a professional setting. We spoke to BSc Economics and Management student, Karen, about her recent experiences when she did... Continue reading→
Transnational Corporations – Benefactors of Western Life or Vicious Exploiters?
Students from the University of Bristol Business School have been investigating the role Transnational Corporations play within global supply chains. Here, one of the students of our International Human Resource Management module, Stephen Angelo Savvanis-Nasiotis , explains their findings. Continue reading→
Elevating Possibilities: The Transformative Power of PLN Collaborations
The Professional Liaison Network (PLN) facilitates the crossover from academia to real-world impact for students at the University of Bristol Business School. The programme drives transformative collaborations and meaningful connections that benefit students and businesses alike. Situated within the Faculty... Continue reading→