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Ever since the industrial revolution, when the concept of management being separate from ownership really took hold, people have often been thrust into positions that they are not prepared for.

People are often promoted into managerial positions thanks to their success in lower-ranked roles. For example, a factory worker who excelled at operating their part of the production line may be given a managerial role based on their success. Unfortunately, the attributes that make someone successful in an operational role does make someone successful in management.

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Estate agents from throughout the South West were presented with awards for outstanding achievements at the Experts in Property’s Gala Awards ceremony last week.

Compered by BBC Radio Devon’s David Fitzgerald, the Experts in Property Gala Awards 2019 recognised, celebrated and rewarded successes and achievements among the network’s independent estate agency offices, which are spread throughout Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Bristol.

Principals, negotiators and whole teams of staff attended the glittering event, which was held in the elegant Regency Suite at the Devon...

Redrow Homes South West has supported a number of deserving causes in the Okehampton community – home to its new Romansfield development – through the creation of a fund for local organisations.

The housebuilder invited applicants to write to them and explain how they would benefit from the financial boost, and Redrow chose six organisations in the area to support with this particular fund.

In a cheque presentation ceremony held on Friday 25 October, Redrow celebrated the fantastic work of the North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team, the Ockment Centre, the Okehampton Public...

Tech South West has launched a new podcast to showcase and celebrate the best of the region’s technology sector.

The TribeTech podcast is hosted by ‘non-techie’ journalists Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan who are on a mission to discover the latest tech trends and answer the big questions in tech including "are women and ethnic minorities avoiding the tech sector?" and "will technological advances erode our sense of community?". The podcast is produced in association with regional law firm Stephens Scown LLP and will help shed light on some of the ground-breaking technology being...