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Don’t overlook the introverts in the office
Extroverts will always, by their nature, be the most visible and audible members of the team. They’re the first to speak up in meetings, the first to put themselves forward
Decisions, decisions
Decision making is the hallmark of a leadership. Years of experience, expertise and accrued knowledge are channeled into answering questions that can have a massive impact on people and profits,
How to run a family business without ruining relationships
Around two third of businesses in the UK are family owned, and while looking after your own is an admirable quality, working with people you also spend much of your
Multitasking – or just spreading yourself too thin?
When you become a manager, your other responsibilities don’t disappear overnight. Parent, carer, school governor, part-time student… we all wear many hats. Knowing which one to wear and when is
Research articles
Down the White Rabbit hole of CERN’s precision time tech
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Down the White Rabbit hole of CERN’s precision time tech, by Jonathan Wareham. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
As we end 2024, is Spain’s economy cause for cava or caution?
The latest original content from Esade on Do Better: As we end 2024, is Spain’s economy cause for cava or caution? All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Do Spanish Christmas Lottery prizes boost entrepreneurship?
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Do the Spanish Christmas Lottery prizes boost entrepreneurship? By Vicente J. Bermejo. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Can we predict the future of work? No, but we can make it happen
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Can we predict the future of work? No, but we can make it happen. By Philip Rogiers All Esade contributions are for
Features
Elayne Ogbeta pays tribute to her father in iNews
It’s always an honour to be trusted to tell people’s stories in their own words. It was a particular pleasure to speak to Elayne Ogbeta and hear the tales of
Professional dancer Caroline Reece: why I’m still performing at 58
Caroline Reece is a 58-year-old professional ballet dancer with a 40-year career. Caroline shared the story of her unconventional route to dance success with me for the Metro newspaper. It’s
Fighting for the Right to Safe Education: the Growing Danger of Attacks on Schools
The latest original content from Esade on Do Better: Fighting for the Right to Safe Education: the Growing Danger of Attacks on Schools. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Leadership mistakes for Training Zone
How do new leaders avoid making common mistakes? Leadership coach Susy Roberts from Hunter Roberts explains in this ghostwritten piece for trainingzone. www.trainingzone.co.uk/seven-big-mistakes-new-leaders-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/ PR placement by Sara Teiger PR
News
Making Space third national awards celebrate successes
Jump to the bottom of the page for a sample of press coverage. National health and social care charity Making Space has held its third annual Colleague Awards, with trophies
Making Space named employer of the year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards
Adult health and social care charity Making Space has been named the Employer/Workplace of the Year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2024. The awards are organised
New free guide released: branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
Three Housing With Care Awards for Making Space
Congratulations to Making Space for winning three Housing With Care Awards! All five nominees reached the final, which was held at London’s Hilton Bankside Hotel, with three going home with
Press releases
Audio exhibition at Holocaust Centre North creates archive of objects that no longer exist
A Huddersfield heritage centre wants to help people think about its collections differently by producing a guide to what isn’t there. Holocaust Centre North (HCN), on the University of Huddersfield
New audio trail tells an oral history on the streets of Old Trafford
A spoken history of Old Trafford has been shared across its streets in an audio trail of stories to look for, find and listen to. The OT Audio Trail is
Darlington support workers named ‘Covid Heroes’ at Great British Care Awards
A team of Darlington support workers have been named Social Care Covid Heroes at the Great British Care Awards. The Darlington Rapid Response team, who support people in their own
Warrington charity boss wins ‘Outstanding Contribution’ award after 30 years in social care
A Warrington charity boss has been named the winner of the Outstanding Contribution award at the Great British Care Awards in Greater Manchester. Phil Orton is the chief people officer
Client case studies
Case study | ADEMU (A Dynamic Economic and Monetary Union)
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL | PUBLICATIONS | VIDEO | WEB CONTENT
Case study | EconPol Europe
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | PR CAMPAIGNS | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | SOCIAL MEDIA | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL |
Case study | Go! magazine for Travel South Yorkshire
Organisation type PUBLIC TRANSPORT Sectors TRANSPORT Services WRITING | CONSUMER MAGAZINES | ORIGINAL FEATURES | INTERVIEWS & REAL LIFE Go! magazine was produced by Travel South Yorkshire and South Yorkshire
Case study | Sara Teiger PR
Organisation type Freelance PR Sectors Arts | charity | education | sme Services award nominations | CASE STUDIES | FEATURES | GHOSTWRITING | REAL LIFE | marketing material | THOUGHT
Guides
Branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
How to turn your communications plan into action
For your communications strategy to be a success, you need to connect outcomes with actions, assign individual responsibility and link everything to your overall goals Your communications strategy is the
Applying for research funding? Here’s what to include in your communications plan
From the preparation of your proposal to disseminating final results, your communications activity should follow a clear strategy that supports the goals of your project Whatever your line of research
Start with a strategy
Whether it’s at an organisational level or for a specific campaign, your communications strategy defines expectations and outcomes and the roles people play in achieving them. Here are the basics
