Distance learning
Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorised as “Distance Learning”
5th August 2020
Have you been hearing about distance learning but you’re not quite sure what it looks like in practice? Perhaps you’ve got an idea how it works but need more detailed information to decide how well it can fit into your lifestyle and blend with your family commitments? By the end of this blog you’ll have the lowdown on distance learning …
24th June 2020
The sharp increase in employees working from home across industries marks just one way our lives have changed since the beginning of lockdown. Whatever challenges you face as you adjust to your new working environment, it appears that this may be the norm for some time – only last month, Facebook and Google announced that the vast majority of employees …
10th June 2020
Summer’s here – but not as we know it. As we enjoy the season safely during lockdown, this month’s Skim reflects on a few of the exceptional female leaders stepping up to the plate at the toughest time. You’ll find insights on leadership skills, self-confidence and that all-important work-life balance – take five and treat yourself. Jacinta Ardern‘Her leadership style …
20th May 2020
The coronavirus crisis has changed everything about the way we interact with one another. From the weeks and months spent apart from loved ones, to the two-metre distances we maintain in public, the effects of the crisis extend far beyond the physical threat of the virus. And although the suggestion is bittersweet, there’s no better time in history to remain …
19th May 2020
Rapid tech advances and a globalised workforce have kept the physical vs remote workplace debate in business headlines for several years, but the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown it into sharp focus. Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures revealed that as of April 23rd 2020, 49.2% of adults are home working, compared to around 4.7% at this time last year. And …
5th May 2020
Right now, it’s not just distance learning students who are embracing education from the comfort of their homes. Coping with Covid-19 social distancing measures, millions of us are rapidly adapting to working, networking, training, and socialising from home. And a deluge of eLearning content (of varying quality) has flooded our social streams – on topics as diverse as keeping fit …
4th May 2020
2020 has changed the ways the world lives and works forever. This month’s Skim focuses on the individuals and companies leading the way through the most challenging crisis in generations. Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO‘You cannot possibly predict how things are going to play out. You ask yourself; how do I want to be remembered for this crisis?’ As the CEO …
29th April 2020
If you’re not a keyworker and you weren’t already working or studying from home before Covid-19, chances are that you’ve been busy integrating digital workplace culture into the confines of your home. Between partners and kids making cameo appearances in your video calls and trying to complete crucial reports while balancing you laptop on the end of the ironing board, …
27th April 2020
When Queen Elizabeth II reclaimed the WW II spirit for our current crisis by assuring UK citizens that “we’ll meet again”, she exemplified the blend of stoicism and sentimentality that Britain values in its leaders. Indeed, eras of crisis are often defined by the leaders who emerge from them – characterised by the qualities of their response and their execution …
16th April 2020
In the current climate, leadership qualities like emotional intelligence and positive mindset are more prized than ever.
While nothing is business as usual, this month’s Skim includes useful transferable advice on remaining resilient and positive in challenging circumstances.
14th April 2020
Psychology is one of those subjects that’s hard to define concisely. At a base level, it’s the scientific study of mind and behaviour – but if you delve a little deeper (as psychologists tend to do!), you’ll find that there’s much more to it.
14th February 2020
Yearning to start your own business but not sure you’ve got the entrepreneurial experience to execute? Or happy with your current company but stuck on a certain rung of the career ladder in a role that feels stale? Either way, an innovation-focused distance learning MBA can propel your plans and provide the self-assurance you need to move forward and excel …