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Education in need of a radical rethink 

Industry complains of a chronic skills shortage in areas such as communication and creativity. Yet our education system places little value on subjects that hone those skills, says Jacqui O'Hanlon.

Jacqui O'Hanlon
7 min read

The latest report from The Open University and the Institute of Directors estimates the UK skills shortage is costing businesses in the region of £6.3 billion. And world leaders agree that it is...

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