Category: Education & Training Management
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Is this possibly the most meaningless statement ever written?
Below is a link to the Education Bill 2012. If you read this at tell me what it is going to do then please let me know because I think it could be one of the best examples of many words used to say nothing. Quite tricky to be able to do that. No doubt…
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No I’m not missing something but Australia is
My recent post on ‘Am I missing something‘ was essentially about the ridiculous funding cuts to Australian Education. Sadly these recent cuts which have been occurring over the last few years have resulted in a lowered standard of education across the board. Please read this recent article from the Financial Review on how far…
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Am I missing something
I’m confused. This is the statement from Peter Garrett, Australia risks lower living standards and lost wealth if it doesn’t improve its education system, Education Minister Peter Garrett said in Sydney today. Failure to improve the nation’s schools would result in a loss over the next 80 years equal to Australia’s current annual economic output of A$1.5 trillion…
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Management training or lack of it
As we watch cut backs occurring across the VET sector in Australia and cuts in University education coupled with the rising cost of training and education making it difficult for many to improve their knowledge and skills we need to get back to the basic requirements of what training and education is required in many…
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The Way Ahead
Following on from post on Monday here is an experts take on the future of education and training. I hadn’t read this before writing my post which is a bit spooky. It’s happening or it has happened, depends on where you stand.
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How to Kill Off Education in Australia
Every State in Australia is currently involved in a slashing training and education. Why? Is it to make it more efficient? Is it to make it more effective? Is it to make it more flexible and responsive to the needs of society, the people and the country? Is it changing based on research, debate,…
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Schools – could they be better?
As an ex school teacher from way back I still have an interest in school education as I personally find that in Australia we do not appear to have made any significant educational changes over the years – even since I was a student. That is a worry. For example even though the HSC has…
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More on the job training – please?
As budgets tighten are you fighting to get more training $? A more cost effective way of training is on the job but it does require a good amount of planning. It also has many other benefits than just cost effectiveness. Check this out on the job training Infographic. Maybe it will help you to…
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Are you a good BOSS?
I have been writing and delivering management training for quite a long time and I still amazed at how many people just don’t get it. They read management books, articles, attend training, get coached and they still don’t realise that it requires like many other concepts constant practice, vigilance and respect for others. Management can…
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Are you an Entrepreneur?
Many of you who read this blog are self employed. The contractor or small business owner has many challenges. Are you suited to it and what are your strengths and weaknesses. I love a good self assessment and I found this site recently. You do need to submit your email address but they are using…