Month: March 2017
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Communication Debriefs
Photo by Margarida CSilva As you read this I am most likely delivering a two day training session on emotional intelligence, communication and relationships. Always interesting areas to examine. There is no mention in my program of team debriefs but the article below points out that they are critical for effective team communication and team building.…
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Learning Myths
Photo by Fineas Anton A little test to start the week off. Tray out the learning myth test below. Start the test here.
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Sunday Zephyr – The Good and the Bad
Photo by Dylan Gialanella How is your Sunday going? There is a lot of stuff that is not right in the world at the moment. Maybe it feels a little like the video below. But there is also a lot of great, exciting and fun things happening as well. Get out there amongst it today (put…
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Growth Mindset
Photo by Matt Heaton This post supports my last post on hope. Despite the irritating voice of the speaker on the video it is an interesting look at growth mindsets, improvement and the use of not yet in education. It starts with a story about Not Yet assessment in an American school rather than F for…
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I hope I can pass.
Photo by Noah Hinton Below is an interesting article that collects relevant research on the concept of hope and optimism and its effect on achievement. I believe that I have always had a optimistic approach to education and training and passing assessments. Maybe this had a greater effect than I realised. I never failed any program…
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Bias and decision making
Photo by Samuel Zeller There is a truck load of information swirling around out there at present on bias (100 plus versions) and decision making. If you need to explain this to participants it can get quite confusing. Here is a great article which simplifies what it is and what to do about it. Read the…
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Memory
Photo by Me A short video below to expand your knowledge of how memory works. Can’t see the video – click here
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Listening and good conversations
Photo by Toa Heftiba This short video popped up recently and I have used in a couple of programs. It seems to go down well and has some good points about how to communicate – for both the trainer and trainee. I have also added a link to a good article on poor listeners. Can’t see…
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Sunday Zephyr – Big Waves
Photo by Seth Doyle How is your Sunday going? We have had some lousy weather lately and maybe that is the case again today but make the most of your day anyway. If you can’t find anything to do watch the video’s below. I just like them. Nazaré – Black carnival from Kylian Castells on Vimeo.…
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Getting control of your time
Photo by Steven Hille Below is a great video which might be useful for you and your participants. Can’t see the video – click here