Category: Communication
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Meetings
Another week and another set of meetings. Are they effective meetings or a waste of your time? Below is a TED video on the importance of not attending poor meetings and a short video I use in meeting training which you might find useful. Can’t see the video – click here Can’t see the video…
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Sunday Zephyr – Great speeches
I was training a group recently on making a presentation. I wish that I had the speech below to show them. Well crafted and exceptional well delivered. It is everything that a great speech should be. Enjoy. Can’t see the video – click here
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness. What is it? Mindfulness is “the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment” Wikipedia. Is it important to trainers? I think so. It is the door to self awareness and of course emotional intelligence which is essential for all trainers and educators. The…
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Language
Great video below, with Steven Pinker discussing the absurdity of complex language. I have been writing flat out for a few weeks now, with more writing to go, and I know how difficult it is to explain a complex concept in simple terms. But that is the job. As trainers we should be constantly trying…
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Change – we don’t like it but it is going to happen
The video below is about climate change but it is also about change we don’t want to have but it is going to happen anyway. It reminds me of the last couple of weeks of assessment. But isn’t there away I can get around this and do very little but still get a certificate. Answer:…
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Development of language
An interesting video on language development. Is globalisation bringing us back to a few core languages? I am working with Nikon at the moment and they use English as there common language. Of course this doesn’t mean everyone speaks English but it is becoming a global language. Can’t see the video – click here
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Sunday Zephyr – Thinking Time
Hi. Is it wet where you are? Does it look like a day inside? What a great day to explore the net. Try this article, which is all about ways to boost your brain power. There are some great techniques, tools, concepts and ideas here and today is just the day to play. If nothing…
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Emotional Intelligence Quiz
I can’t vouch for its accuracy but here is a quick (less than one minute) emotional intelligence quiz. Useful for teaching or just trying out on yourself. Get the quiz here.
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Creativity
A big part of training and teaching is creativity. Are you stuck this morning and can’t get motivated? Check out this video. Where did he get this idea and how did he get this good? Think differently, its bound to be good. Can’t see the video – click here
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Making data fun
I was delivering a program last week on analysing and presenting research data. It was a good program but I needed to demonstrate to the participants that data can be exciting and fun. Simple graphs are ok but you can do a lot more. The link below demonstrates some funny graphs. See the graphs here.…