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“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” - Warren Buffett

Why should you read this? Managers will be expected to provide a forward-thinking, flexible, and progressive environment for their staff. You will understand what that means and how to begin to affect change in your team and department.

What will you learn? You will learn about company culture, diversity, flexible working, and remote working. You will understand how they are beneficial and can increase happiness and retention.

What will you be able to do that you couldn’t do before? You will have strategies in place to support the concepts above and be in a position to offer and lobby for change in your team and department.

Where are we going next, and how does this fit in? Some of the most culturally forward-thinking environments are start-ups, but they can be ...