Author: Darren
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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
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Sunday Zephyr – IQ
Photo by jesse orrico Feeling smart on this relaxing Sunday? Try out the IQ test below (provided by Cambridge Uni) and see just how smart you are. Attempt the IQ test here.
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Telling Stories
Photo by Robyn Budlender A big part of my training is stories. They can be my stories or other peoples stories but they are important as they provide interest, information, humour and engagement. Telling a good story is not complex but it is something all trainers need to come to grips with. Maybe the Art of…
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Sunday Zephyr – Ice
Photo by Ivan Chen How is your Sunday going? We have had a pretty brutally hot summer. The video below might provide a little bit of relief. Beautiful scenery as well. Iceland under Full Moon from O Z Z O Photography on Vimeo.
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Measuring the success of a training program
Photo by Jonathan Simcoe I am disappointed with how we allocate funding to training programs in Australia. Many are equally upset. I’m not even sure why it needs to be so complex. I think a lot of the problems would be cleared up if we could measure the effectiveness of the programs. A lot of money…
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Team Roles
Photo by João Silas If you are delivering any teamwork programs then this handy little team role assessment is quite effective. It takes about 10 minutes and provides an assessment of your prefered role in a team. I came as an Innovator. I agree with that assessment even though I don’t often get the chance to…