An interview with UCQ CMDA student, Beth Edwards
22nd Oct 2019
Beth Edwards is a Banking Services' team manager at Santander Operations in Bootle. After …
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Becoming better managers…
07th Feb 2020
As part of this year's National Apprenticeship Week, UCQ's Director of Executive Education…
A short video interview with Jo Torrance of Santander Operations
21st Jan 2020
"We chose UCQ because they were very focused on ensuring that the learning supported o…
An interview with UCQ CMDA student, Kate Gledhill
24th Sep 2019
Kate Gledhill, an experienced HR professional with a background in banking and finance, an…
September 2019 Multi-Employer UCQ CMDA dates released
01st Jun 2019
UCQ is pleased to announce the September 2019 dates for our multi-employer Chartered Manag…
A note on “employee engagement”
17th May 2019
For a few organisations, "Employee Engagement" is a timetabled event that happens once a y…
Off-the-job training: Myth vs Fact
28th Jan 2019
Apprenticeships are about upskilling an individual. Reaching occupational compe…
Off-the-job training: steps to help you determine whether an activity counts as off-the-job training
28th Jan 2019
Guidance for employers on the off-the-job training requirements involved in an apprentices…
Taking management to the next level
23rd Jan 2019
Gareth Edwards, an experienced Chartered Health and Safety manager and trainer with excell…
5 Dysfunctions of a Team
18th Dec 2018
Are your manager’s comfortable openly discussing conflicting opinions with work colleagu…
Christmas and Managers
18th Dec 2018
Christmas can often be anything but merry for many people, with the festive period being o…
Employees and Wellbeing
21st Nov 2018
Employee wellbeing is something that must be stressed, and addressed as a key issue in any…
For management apprenticeships to work the ESFA and IfA must put the employer first.
02nd Nov 2018
Nick Mapletoft, the Principal & CEO of the University Centre Quayside (UCQ), believes …
The Gender Pay Gap
02nd Nov 2018
At UCQ, we understand and recognise the current issues surrounding the gender pay gap. Rec…
Performance Management
02nd Oct 2018
Performance management is an integrated approach to helping an organisation to achieve its…
Developing a Mentoring Scheme
02nd Oct 2018
Mentoring is an increasingly common developmental approach which can produce excellent res…
Coaching For Improved Performance
26th Sep 2018
Coaching has attracted much attention in recent years as a method of developing senior lea…
Stakeholder Analysis & Management
26th Sep 2018
In the past, companies have predominantly been managed with an eye to the financial return…
Handling Conflict Situations
26th Sep 2018
Disagreements, differences of opinion and conflicting perspectives on key issues inevitabl…
Talent Management
14th Aug 2018
The development of talented employees can be one of the most profitable investments an org…
Setting Smart Objectives
14th Aug 2018
Objectives set out what a business is trying to achieve. Base them on organisational strat…
Working Out A Career Plan
14th Aug 2018
The importance of taking control of your career and accepting responsibility for your own …
Health in the workplace – why it’s an integral part of any business
30th Jul 2018
At UCQ we understand and appreciate the importance of health in the workplace, our employe…
Motivating Your Team
25th Jul 2018
In today’s constantly changing and competitive environment, it is vitally important to o…
What’s depression got to do with it? What’s depression, but a second-hand emotion?
25th Jul 2018
Depression at work. One in four of us will experience mental ill health at some point in …
Ignorance, apathy, inconvenience – why the disappointing take up of the apprenticeship levy?
24th Jul 2018
Apprenticeships are not a new phenomenon. In fact they've actually been around in various …
Baby, talk is cheap: Real ways to support new parents back into the workforce
25th Jun 2018
Supporting new parents back into the workforce is a no-brainer. However, there is a differ…
Michelle Elliott appointed vice principal of University Centre Quayside (UCQ)
15th Jun 2018
Michelle Elliott appointed as vice principal of independent higher education provider, UCQ…
Steps in Successful Team Building
14th Jun 2018
Teams have become a common feature of organisational life. Workplace teams are use…
Work-Life Balance
24th May 2018
The need for employees to enjoy a reasonable balance between their work and other as…
Tara Henderson, Head of Policy & Governance at UCQ, on why empowering young women is a key to business success
23rd May 2018
We’ve all heard the age-old sayings; “You can do anything you put your mind to”, “…
Making Waves With The Levy
18th May 2018
Managers are backing the Apprenticeship programme to overturn employer underinvestment i…
Stuart Cameron appointed managing director of commercial operations at University Centre Quayside (UCQ)
17th May 2018
Stuart Cameron appointed managing director of commercial operations at independent higher …
The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship – Press Association Case Study
02nd May 2018
Starting his working life in 2008, Richard began at the Press Association as a reporter, c…
UCQ launches new Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
17th Apr 2018
Independent provider of higher education, University Centre Quayside (UCQ) launches the Ch…
The Employee’s Guide
09th Apr 2018
With degree apprenticeships, you do not need to attend a conventional university and there…
The Employer’s Guide
09th Apr 2018
Developed by employers, for employers, degree apprenticeships are an innovative new form o…
Understanding Management & Leadership Styles
09th Apr 2018
If managers are to be effective in their role it is important for them to think consciousl…
Developing Strategy
09th Apr 2018
It has been said that in strategy everything is simple but nothing is easy. At times of ec…
Managing Projects
09th Apr 2018
Traditionally, the focus of project management has been the completion of defined tasks or…
Implementing Strategy
09th Apr 2018
The development of organisational strategy is a complex and demanding process. Leaders who…
Implementing an Effective Change Programme
09th Apr 2018
The ability to manage change effectively is a key skill for managers in a society where ra…
Developing Collaborative Relationships
09th Apr 2018
Increasing attention has been paid to the subject of employee engagement over the past dec…
Developing Decision Making Skills
09th Apr 2018
Making effective decisions as a manager is a very significant challenge in a fast-moving w…
Apprenticeship Funding & Levy Guide
06th Apr 2018
In April 2017, the Government made substantial changes to funding for apprenticeship progr…
Understanding Employee Engagement
06th Apr 2018
Employees who are positively engaged at work perform better and increase productivity. Sim…
We are UCQ
04th Apr 2018
UCQ works across a range of industries, helping employers prepare for the challenges of th…
Stuart Cameron – how we blend academic expertise with real world business know how
30th Mar 2018
Stuart Cameron, UCQ’s Managing Director of commercial operations discusses how we blend …
Sean Robson – Getting to know our clients
30th Mar 2018
Hear from Sean Robson, UCQ director of centre operations on how we tailor our programmes t…
Keeping up to date in an ever evolving business world
24th Jan 2018
UCQ's Principal and CEO, Nick Mapletoft, discusses how we help employers adjust to the cha…
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