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  • Paul Craven, West Yorkshire Police Setting an examplePaul Craven outlines how he successfully used real-life examples from work and SM to bolster his exam essay questions. 10 May 2012
  • Paula Jarvis, Greenfields Community Housing Tips from a winnerPaula Jarvis, winner of West Suffolk College's purchasing and supply student of the year award sponsored by Redcap Associates, gives her four steps to success. 12 April 2012
  • Sue Fleming © Sam Kesteven Thinking aheadFrom improving your handwriting to practising questions, preparation is essential if you want to succeed. 15 March 2012
  • Brodie Smithers, Edinburgh's Telford College Rules of engagementTo avoid distractions when studying, it's important to have discipline, strength of mind and a sound plan. 16 February 2012
  • Chris Atkins Join the Master classIt may take time, effort and finances, but an MBA provides valuable rewards, both personally and for your career. 17 January 2012
  • Patrick Wolff Be prepared to passTo tackle examinations with confidence and put you on the road 
to success, preparation is the key. 08 December 2011
  • Ian Tait Hidden benefits of trainingStudents taking courses may find there are more advantages than they first thought, which can be applied to daily life. 10 November 2011
  • Ray Carter Negotiating to winWhether you consider it an art or a science, good negotiation skills are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. 06 October 2011
  • Jonathan Jones is a programme manager (smarter procurement) at Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands and an associate tutor at training provider Pennwood Public sector training benefits allIncreasing skills in the public sector is vital to meet future challenges, but this training has further advantages. 06 September 2011
  • Tony Davies, consultant at PMMS Consulting and CIPS senior assessor for the level six strategic supply chain management unit Adding up to better buyingMake sure you really understand what added value means – it will enable you to get to grips with buying. 11 August 2011
  • James Arch Don't give up the day jobCombining current employment with study can be a challenge, but it can give assignments a real boost. 14 July 2011
  • Patricia Elliot Success starts with the syllabusIf you know what subjects could come up and have practised on past questions, exams should hold no fear 09 June 2011
  • Top five exam dos and don'tsKnow the tips on how to take an examination and you are already half-way to success, says Kristian Smith 14 April 2011
  • Bill Wright, CIPS senior assessor Seven types of exam failureAre you a sponge, a machine gunner or 
a plonker? Bill Wright suggests treatment for exam flops 17 March 2011
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