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Apprenticeship Levy flexibility and productivity

Chartered Management Institute

Work Based Learning Lead, phs group I know more about budgeting, about innovation, about how to manage the finance side of a business, I know more about commerciality and strategy. Having colleagues undertake and complete these apprenticeships has underpinned our business success and growth over the last four years.

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Why Germany Dominates the U.S. in Innovation

Harvard Business Review

Reading the headlines, you might think that the most urgent question about national success in innovation and growth is whether the U.S. Germany does a better job on innovation in areas as diverse as sustainable energy systems, molecular biotech, lasers, and experimental software engineering. in the most radical technologies.

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Leveraging Silicon Valley — From Wherever You Are

Harvard Business Review

In business, volatility used to be more limited to the realms of finance and high tech. Innovations like Amazon price checks, or changes to healthcare or shipping enabled by mobile phones, are becoming commonplace. The only sure thing, especially when it comes to technology, is continuous discontinuity. Idea Scouting.

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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

When I founded the nonprofit African Institution of Technology , I initially focused on helping African entrepreneurs or artisans, especially those with only primary education, develop new skills and market opportunities. People need at least a rudimentary understanding of finance to become good entrepreneurs or artisans.

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The Buzz on Green Business in China

Harvard Business Review

The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. The Ministry of Commerce was showing how some companies "have made use of technology to.promote a low-carbon economy and environmental protection." This last article is the one that really grabbed my attention.

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Solving the Twin Crises of Energy and Water Scarcity

Harvard Business Review

Others, including technology and telecommunications companies, are major customers of — and suppliers to — those industries. Collaborations among energy producers and users, for example, can help scale technologies such as solar PV and wind power that require only negligible amounts of water.

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What Investors Need to Know About Zimbabwe After Mugabe

Harvard Business Review

Even before announcing his new cabinet, Mnangagwa installed a key reformist, Patrick Chinamasa, as acting finance minister, tasked with tackling corruption and re-engaging with international institutions to unlock funds to ease liquidity shortages. Mnangagwa’s first actions in office underscore how important he views economic recovery.