Juggling Hats: The Power of Perspective in People Management
Audience: Year 13
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 10-30 students
This engaging workshop aims to revolutionise approaches to problem-solving, inspired by the renowned Edward de Bono’s model, ‘Six Thinking Hats’. The session will expand students’ critical thinking skills within the context of human resource management and offer them the opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of questioning techniques.
By exploring the diverse perspectives represented by different coloured hats, they’ll gain valuable insight into effective people management strategies and apply their understanding of the theory through hands-on activities, lively discussions, and real-world case studies. Our team of human resource management experts will guide them through a series of scenarios, encouraging them to consider which questioning techniques are appropriate for each situation.
Brand Wars: The Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi Challenge
Audience: Year 12
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 10-30 students
Students will join the well-known TikTok trend by putting their tastebuds to the test to see if they can really tell the difference between Coca-Cola and Pepsi by taste alone. By participating, they’ll learn more about the clever techniques marketers use to sway the decisions of a consumer. Students will gain valuable insights into the marketing strategies employed by these long-established brands, and by comparing tactics, will discover how they’ve maintained their stronghold in the industry to continue capturing our attention.
"Can you sell?" masterclass
Audience: Year 13
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 10-30 students
This interactive session will allow students to put their selling skills to the test using the powers of persuasion, whether it’s mastering the art of selling something mundane like a pen, or magical like a unicorn. They’ll discover how to effectively sell themselves, their ideas, and their products, exploring the power of marketing and how it drives success in many careers.
Your Impact on the Earth: Manage your Personal and Commercial Carbon Footprint
Audience: Year 12
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 5-25 students
This workshop will raise students’ awareness of their carbon and ecological footprint, helping them to understand how their actions impact the Earth. They’ll learn that it’s not just individuals who are responsible in contributing to fight climate change, but businesses too. We build the theme of sustainability into modules on our Business courses and students will join us in exploring the steps organisations can take to reduce their damaging effects on the Earth, implementing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Have you got what it takes to be an influential leader in the 21st century?
Audience: Year 13
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 10-30 students
Students will join our team of experienced business experts in an engaging and interactive session where they’ll analyse the leadership styles of influential leaders, past and present. They’ll explore what it takes to be a successful leader in today’s dynamic business environment and identify the key traits that distinguish exceptional leaders from the rest. The session will involve a hands-on challenge that will provide a fun way for students to develop their knowledge and skills, and they’ll be able to apply what they learn to real-world scenarios, gaining insight into the impact that leadership has on organisational success.
The True Cost of Energy
Audience: Year 13
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 10-30 students
Join us for an informative workshop around energy consumption and its impact on our society. Students will discover practical ways to reduce energy consumption, including tips for businesses to become more eco-friendly. They’ll explore the ethical implications of our current consumer lifestyle and the costs to society, and by the end of the session, will have a better understanding of their habits and how they can contribute to a sustainable future.
Stock Market Challenge
Audience: Year 12
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 10-30 students
This exhilarating session will give students the opportunity to step into the shoes of stock market traders and learn to navigate the highs and lows of the world’s stock market. Our experienced lecturers will guide them through the trading process to help them increase their virtual “wealth”. As it’s crucial to recognise the level of risk involved and whether the potential rewards are worth it, they’ll gain valuable insight into the world of high finance and learn strategies for making informed investment decisions.