Author: Darren
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict and its resolution is a topic I deliver often. Here is a great video you can use if your are trying to explain some of the key concepts of conflict to others. Can’t see the video – click here
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More on innovation
I was putting some learning material together for an online innovation program and found this quite useful article. You might be able to use it. Read the article here
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Global Innovation Index
Have you heard of the global innovation index. No, well you have now. The video highlights are below but I suggest you follow the link to the report which has a lot of very interesting details. The index can be found here. Sadly Australia ranks 19th out of 128 countries and yes, New Zealand beat…
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Sunday Zephyr – Odd videos
It has been a hectic week for me and I am still working today on some instructional design that needs to be completed – NOW! To relax at night I have been catching up on some videos (yes, I even watched the video above in Parkes – know what movie it is?). If you have…
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Learning by Teaching
I learn something in every training session that I deliver. I learn things about people, about the topic, about life and about companies. Great teachers are great students – not my quote. Watch the video below – a good teacher and learner. Can’t see the video – click here
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The balanced scorecard
The balanced scorecard comes up in a lot of management training sessions. If you haven’t heard of it or don’t really understand the concept watch the video below. Really does explain the concept well. Can’t see the video – click here
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Sunday Zephyr – Self Assessment
Hey, how’s the Sunday going. I’m currently somewhere in Katoomba having a great time even if the weather is not. I am constantly amazed at how some adults still haven’t got there stuff together. They seem to have missed out on some basic skills, life skills. Well the article below provides 30 life skills that…
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Coaching models
Photo by Green Chameleon Most trainers are aware of the GROW model of coaching but did you know that there are quite a few different models. Check out this list with links to other coaching models. Coaching models found here
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The VET sector is still a mess
Does it really need to be this messy and at times just plain wrong? Check out the video below. Unfortunately I think the reality is even worse than what these guys are reporting. Can’t see the video – click here
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Sexism resource
I still think it is odd that sexism is still so prevalent in our society. It is also a difficult topic to discuss in a training environment, as is an discrimination type topic as I always struggle to bring up examples without sounding discriminatory myself. The video below might help as it uses James Bond…