Will an MBA boost your career in finance? March 25, 2015 The business degree is becoming increasingly relevant to financial services. For decades the MBA has been the staple degree for those aspiring to leadership roles in consultancy, technology, and business. But increasing numbers of people are taking an MBA to further their careers in finance. Around 30 per cent of graduates from Cambridge Judge [...]
Considered a mini MBA? Growing numbers of courses are offering a wealth of opportunity March 25, 2015 Despite being around for several decades, advanced leadership programmes have proliferated widely in the last few years. These “mini MBAs” go beyond teaching the business basics. They are designed to furnish students with the self-awareness and discipline to improve decision-making within their company, helping them to cope with the challenges and opportunities of working in [...]
Workplace stress? Keep your days calm with these easy techniques March 25, 2015 You don’t need to retreat to the Himalayas to regain your cool. In the past, stress at work was swept under the carpet. Increasingly, however, more businesses and employees are taking active steps to make their offices calmer places to work. Why? Not only are calmer offices happier and more creative, but a better work [...]
The art of video games: From Super Mario Brothers to The Legend of Zelda March 25, 2015 The Barbican championed the art of the video game long before it became the behemoth industry that we see today. Its first Game On exhibition opened in 2001 – now it’s gearing up for Game On 2.0, which will tour the world celebrating this cutting edge medium, offering visitors the chance to play classic games [...]
Academies to benefit from clubs’ profits March 25, 2015 Teams tipped to invest in new stadia League more attractive to investors PERHAPS it is pertinent that the Premier League’s emphatic return to profitability after 15 years is confirmed on the day that its club chiefs meet to discuss decisions that could shape the next decade or more. Today in London Football Association chairman Greg [...]
Injury woe raises question marks over Croft’s World Cup availability March 25, 2015 ENGLAND flanker Tom Croft has emerged as a major doubt for this autumn’s home World Cup after Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill revealed the extent of his latest injury setback. The 29-year-old dislocated a shoulder during the Tigers’ Premiership victory over Newcastle Falcons earlier this month and faces a race against time to be [...]
Tottenham’s Danny Rose is latest injury blow for England ahead of qualifier March 25, 2015 TOTTENHAM full-back Danny Rose added to England boss Roy Hodgson’s mounting injury problems ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Lithuania at Wembley by last night withdrawing from the squad. Hip and hamstring injuries have ended the uncapped defender’s chances of an international debut, either against Lithuania or Italy in Tuesday’s friendly in Turin, having [...]
Martin Skrtel to miss Liverpool v Arsenal clash after three-game ban appeal dismissed March 25, 2015 LIVERPOOL centre-half Martin Skrtel will serve a three-match ban after yesterday being found guilty of stamping on Manchester United keeper David de Gea. An independent Football Association disciplinary panel upheld the charge of violent conduct, despite the 30-year-old Slovakia defender protesting his innocence and insisting he did not deliberately stand on De Gea. Skrtel will [...]
Doubts raised by Gatlin deal March 25, 2015 BRITISH Olympic gold medallist Jason Gardener has condemned the decision of US sportswear giant Nike to hand a new sponsorship deal to controversial United States sprinter Justin Gatlin. Gatlin dominated the 100m and 200m last year but remains a contentious figure having served two doping bans, including a four-year suspension between 2006 and 2010. The [...]
Cricket Comment: KP and Cook are grown men and may have to forget disagreements March 25, 2015 The Surrey squad were taking part in a pre-season inter-squad practice game at the Oval yesterday when the news of Kevin Pietersen’s return to the club was confirmed. What a great signing he is. Kevin is world class and hopefully he will score the volume of runs he needs to put pressure on the England [...]
