The 21st century will continue to present new and ever more unpredictable challenges. An education system that equips children and young people with the skills they need to rise to these challenges is vital if we are to maintain our long-term competitiveness. What skills are required by leaders in education to meet the challenges of [...]
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The worlds of work and careers have changed beyond recognition over the last generation, and that rate of change seems likely to accelerate. Children entering school today will have careers in jobs that don’t exist currently, and even current school leavers will enter a rapidly changing job market, and their career patterns are likely [...]
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In a recent survey carried out by Veredus, almost 70% of organisations surveyed said they now have HR board representation, with 80% stating that having an HR board seat was critical to the success of an organisation.
In contrast however, only 3% of CEOs surveyed came from an HR background, with only 20% of those HRDs [...]
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There is little doubt that leaders and future leaders in higher education need to constantly update their skills and competencies in a complex and increasingly competitive HE sector. But are institutions doing enough to develop those skills in their employees, and actively developing the next generation of leaders?
Where should the responsibility for succession planning and [...]
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There is little doubt that trusteeship can be a highly rewarding experience, one that not only provides the opportunity to ‘give something back’ but also encourages development, both personally and professionally.
But at what price? In this current climate, boards are increasingly finding themselves faced with tougher, more arduous decision-making than ever before.. Some may argue [...]
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