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How Work Placements Can Improve Diversity In Engineering

The Horizons Tracker

That’s the finding of new research from the University of Technology Sydney, with the authors urging universities and industry to do more to provide access to such opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. ” Compulsory practice. . ” A better approach.

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Don’t Write Off the (Western) Focused Firm Yet

Harvard Business Review

Often the debate turns ideological, arguing that the (emerging-world) conglomerate is an intrinsically better construct than the (Western) focused firm. Subsequently they become more knowledge-based, as you share technologies, brands and customer intelligence. in the U.S., to take these two countries as an example.

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How to Get the Most Out of a Conference

Harvard Business Review

“Today, probably even more than ever before, networks are a key form of social capital for achieving goals in both your professional and personal lives.” . “Skipping conferences is problematic because you’re missing out on the benefits of networking,” she says. Change your mindset.