Why no news is bad news
By Cambridge NetworkThe common saying 'No news is good news' means what you don't know won't hurt you. But for companies, no news is bad news ...
Five key principles of effective interviewing
By Cambridge NetworkIf you're new to the process of interviewing and selection, or you are already involved and want to refresh your skills, it's worth bearing in mind these five key principles. They will help you master the art of effective interviewing and enable to you identify the best possible candidate for your organisation.
Cambridge Network adapts in the face of unprecedented challenge
John Gourd, CEO, Cambridge NetworkIt’s no surprise that Cambridge Network and its members have risen to the challenges the pandemic has placed upon us.
Networking for success in 2021
By Sam Eaton of MindAbilityThe pandemic has forced us all to adapt to digital commmunication, opening up new mechanisms for connecting with other people. But how can you optimise this kind of networking for your business?
Ten top tips for moving up to management
By Cambridge NetworkAre you new to a management role, or aspiring to move up to one so you can take on greater responsibilities? If so, you will benefit from these top tips.
Walking - not working!
John Gourd, CEO, Cambridge NetworkHow the Cambridge Network team was forced to take a break from work...
Crayfish is 4!
By Ting Zhang, Founder & CEO of Crayfish.ioReflections on four years of business development in challenging times...
How Lilac James helped improve SEO for Cambridge Network
By Jamie Stenton, Business Development Manager at Lilac James Co.A three-month project results in a 220% increase in search engine visibility.
A Dutch roundabout in Cambridge: masterpiece or Dutch daub?
By Paul Jansen of runandjump ltdA blog about adopting solutions from elsewhere...
How to run remote work experience: learning points from Sookio's bootcamp
By Sue Keogh, founder and CEO of SookioThe team at Cambridge Network was impressed by Sookio’s remote work experience opportunity for early-career marketeers, and would encourage other companies to think about offering something similar to people finding it hard to gain experience during the pandemic.
Case studies - an important part of the development pathway
By eg technologyCase studies. A very dry, unengaging term describing the very life blood of your business – actual, contextual examples of your expertise. They really should have a more engaging name!
In conversation with Erik Langaker, Chair of the PragmatIC Board
By PragmatICWhy Erik Langaker, the new Chair of the Board, believes PragmatIC’s unique technology is set to disrupt the semiconductor industry on a global scale, pushing the boundaries of conventional flexible electronics.
Key lessons from an unconventional career trajectory
By Steve Iddon of accentuateA personal reflection on the skills needed to adapt in the face of uncertainty...
10 reasons why you should apply for a Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Louise Rushworth, Cambridge Network's Events ManagerWinning one of the prestigious annual Queen’s Awards could make all the difference to your business.(Picture: Martin Hoather, Global Inkjet Systems)
Micromastery applied: Managing difficult conversations
By Management Learning & Coaching Ltd (ML&C)This post will examine how to use Micromastery to break down a potentially challenging skill: handling difficult conversations with your staff and making it easy to improve and gain confidence. It's a skill many managers are looking for right now, for example to help them with communicating about performance management, changes to furlough…
The loving it ladder
By Simon HallMy one, single, most important tip for nailing public speaking - The Loving It Ladder.
UK-China business relations
By Ting Zhang, Founder and CEO of Crayfish.ioAs someone who has worked passionately at the forefront of UK-China international business, trade and investment for the past 25-plus years, I have been deeply upset by the seemingly overnight deterioration in UK-China relations following the UK’s decision to ban Huawei’s 5G equipment.
Who's watching who?
By the HR DeptWith more people working remotely due to COVID-19, managers need to adapt in order to keep staff working well. Is employee surveillance software the right way to go or can it do more harm than good?
Strategic thinking and volunteering for senior managers
By Management Learning & Coaching Ltd (ML&C)ML&C interviews people management expert Judith Elliott about the value of volunteering.
Watch your language
By Simon HallChoosing the right words can make the difference between success and failure if you're looking for a job, to appoint a member of staff, trying to persuade and inspire, and so many other things.
What is COVID-19 teaching us about supply chain management?
By Mark Holden, European Development Manager at BiocairWe continue to feel the impact of COVID-19, on a personal, organisational and national level.
Sourcing quality PPE for the post-COVID workplace
By Jiao Li, co-founder of Crayfish.io At the start of the year, many of us had never heard of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). But, over the past few months, PPE has fast become a buzz word - especially now, with the easing of lockdown, as many employers and employees start to think about a return to the post-COVID workplace.
Afraid of the unknown? I really get it
By Sam Eaton of MindAbility Consultancy How many people reading this are fearing for the future? Worrying about the unknown? Is your job safe, or worse still, is your company able to survive the global pandemic? If this is you, I completely get it.