Category: Learning resources
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Graphics??
I have never really understood why there is jpeg, png etc graphics and which one I am supposed to be using. Here is a great guide that answers all of the questions. Source: WhoIsHostingThis.com
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Time Management – NOW
As we head into the last part of the year there will be many demands on your time. I am a big fan of Dan Ariely’s work. If you haven’t seen any of his videos check them out on YouTube. He explores many areas of interest to trainers especially his work on honesty, truth and…
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Project Management Approaches
While training participants in project management I often get the question. So what is the difference between the various methodologies (different approaches). Here is a good explanation of the difference between Agile and traditional PM. Agile versus Traditional Project Management from Matt-Henderson Here is a good explanation (one of many) for the differences between PMBOK…
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Leadership Programs
I have been writing and delivering a lot of leadership programs this year and it appears next year. Apart from my delivery work with the Australian Institute of Management I have worked with Rabobank, Western Health, Nikon, Leighton Contracting and as of next week Coca Cola. Fortunately they have all chosen customer built learning material…
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Training and your future
The training industry is going through a reasonably rough period I think. Many have been saying that for a while and I haven’t been convinced as I am very busy but I have started to notice a few small signs of unrest. Maybe to secure your future as a trainer you need to start your…
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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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Training can be fun
I think most trainers try to make training fun. Sometimes that is the activities, or the content or just the trainer’s personality and stories. Watch below and see how you can even make the boring plane safety message fun, memorable and instructive. Can’t see the video – click here
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Lifelong Learning
Here is an excellent article on lifelong learning. 25 great tips at the end which are quite useful. Love learning! Read the article at inFormEd
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Copyright Information
A good copyright for educators program starts on the 27th October. I have completed this program and it is worthwhile if you are still confused about what is copyrighted and what is not. The enrollments open on the 20th October and you can get further information from this website. Copyright 4 Educators…
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Meditation
I have meditated on and off over the years but not for a while. I am reconsidering this at present and to aid the process there is an app for meditation (of course there is). So if you want try out meditation then download the app and see how it goes. Some good info on…