Insights

From time to time we publish or share articles and reports that we think are interesting. We hope that you find something here that is relevant, thought-provoking or just plain practical.

MAPPING THE CLASS CEILING
The Social Class Disadvantage for Attaining Management Positions

It matters greatly for individuals, organizations and societies whether particular groups are disadvantaged for attaining management positions. Low social class origin is a likely candidate for such disadvantage, as it is associated with disadvantage on other measures of attainment, but there is a…
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Developing an ethical approach

Much is made of the importance of performance management systems as crucial to organisation success. However, the research suggests that experience of the application and impact of PMS, for companies and individuals, leaves a lot to be desired.
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YOGA IN BUSINESS
Building Professionalism

Yoga as an individual practice is well known, but it is also valuable in supporting the development of the personal and professional competences required by business and in organisations. Creative thinking, leadership, courage under fire, managing people, tactical and strategic thinking – these are…
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