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John Bittleston

The skills of reading people, handling difficult situations, managing employees and negotiating tricky deals are among the toughest things humans have to do.
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In 2024, focus on honing your ‘soft skills’

In our somewhat frightening, ever-changing world, the ability to discern and seize opportunities is more critical than ever.
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How to survive and succeed in a disrupted world? With sound strategy

Applying experience thoughtfully is invaluable, says the writer.
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Getting on in your career when you’re getting on in your years

Let your employees set their own targets, and the outcomes will be better.
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Bosses should stop setting targets

For an SME to grow, it must have a vision – and the people who need to be visionary are the owners.
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Why SMEs don’t grow

A good business-politics combination can be a powerful force for political stability for a world seeking peace.
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Why mixing business and politics can be a powerful force for peace

The proliferation of AI in our lives and society is bringing up some tough questions about ownership.
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Does AI already own everything?

Ask sincere questions, check your own biases, have empathy -- some ways to check if your business culture needs improvement.
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How ethics, vision, empathy and rewards help fix business culture

Alleged rape at the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) events suggests that perhaps the “alcohol explanation” is still alive and being used to cover unacceptable activities.
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Does your business culture need improving?

Older workers want one thing more than anything else. They want to make a contribution to their society.
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Help older workers make their mark

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