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What's new across our network
What's new across our network
The Joy of Work
Bruce Daisley joined us to share practical lessons for better and more creative workplace cultures, drawing from his new book.
Job openings at YCN
We're currently recruiting for a Content Lead, Programme Manager, Coach Facilitator and an Editorial & Research intern too.
More of what's new
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Talking Shop: Sustainability
In the latest in a series of retail focussed events, hosted in Hammerson's London HQ — we explored the ways that retail brands, large and small, are developing more sustainably driven process, products and brands.
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New to the YCN Library
Documents of ephemera and invaluable insights make up the latest batch of new books available to our members in the library.
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Sam Bompas' Reading List
Sam Bompas of Bompas & Parr joined us in the YCN Library to share the books that have influenced his exuberant enterprises.
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Making a business out of creativity with Eli Altman
We asked Eli Altman of naming and branding agency A Hundred Monkeys why he sees a gap in our knowledge about running a creative business, and how he wrote the book to fill it.
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Designers' Learnings and what makes a good critique
We caught up with Ewa from SODA to tell us what makes a great critique and what she got out of our last Designers' Learnings session.
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Commissioning illustration
Sunshine's Simon Holmes and illustrator Eve Lloyd-Knight drew on their experiences of working together to spotlight the best practices for commissioning illustration
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Alison Coward on what makes good teamwork
Strategist, trainer and workshop facilitator Alison Coward returns to YCN to share her top tips on how to build the foundations for great teamwork
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New to the YCN Library
Financial wellbeing is the focus of one book in Quarto’s new wellness-focused series, which is now available to borrow from the Library.
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Louise Hedges on the art of negotiation
Coach Louise Hedges runs popular sessions in our learning programme on negotiation. Here she shares some expertise on effectively negotiating, for any situation.
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Approaches to Customer Insight
Insight specialists Chris Arning and Dr Adam Gill joined us in the YCN Library to share their complementary approaches.
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Libby Sellers discusses her new book, Women Design
On 6th September, the highly accoladed curator and author, Libby Sellers, joined us in the YCN Library to talk about her new book, Women Design.
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Join our team as an Editorial Intern
We have an immediate opportunity for an Editorial Intern to develop their writing skills and make new connections within a close-knit and supportive team.
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Two's Company — Talking about strategy
A lesson in creative strategy and a morning of smart thinking and thought-provoking conversation from Jim Carroll and James Lees.
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The Coaching Mindset. A one-day workshop led by Liz Whitney on the 21st August
Ahead of her next workshop for YCN, coach and consultant Liz Whitney explains how asking the right questions can unlock potential, and why coaching is the future of work.
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Navigating gender and negotiation
Hownow Consulting's Louise Hedges joined us for an evening session addressing some of the unique challenges faced by women when negotiating at work.
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New to the YCN Library
The latest addition to the library is an invaluable guide to the processes and benefits of creative problem solving.