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Anecdotes and Fables
Use this fable to illustrate that some things just can't be avoided.
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Henri Fayol's Administrative Theory
Henri Fayol (1841-1925) developed six functions of management that work in conjunction with 14 management principles.
Cause and Effect Diagram
The 'Cause and Effect Diagram' (also known as the 'Ishikawa Diagram' or 'Fish Bone Diagram') is a popular technique for analysing problem causes in which a diagram, with the appearance of a fish bone, is constructed.
How to Forget Bad Memories
A University of Colorado study shows that, with enough practice, people can develop the ability to suppress emotional memories. This has implications for those suffering from conditions ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder to depression.
Brainstorming
Brainstorming is an idea-generating technique pioneered by Alex Osborn who was an advertising executive.
Pareto Analysis
This article describes the Pareto principle and how to construct a Pareto Chart.
Icebreakers and Exercises
Stereotypical thinking is one of the major barriers to awareness. Generalisations can help to make sense of the world but they can also seriously mislead us. Demonstrate stereotypical thinking with this puzzle...
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How many times have you been asked to justify the time, effort and money that has been invested in your training? You and I know that any form of learning is 'a good thing', and that learning justifies itself, but that answer is unlikely to satisfy auditors and accountants...
Effective Reading
This article describe some hints and tips for making your reading more effective.
Dealing with Difficult Behaviour
Tips for dealing with difficult behaviour during workshops, meetings and training sessions.
12 Time Management Tips
Time management is an important work and personal skill. Here are some tips that will help you develop this skill.
Icebreakers and Exercises
Necker Cube
The Necker Cube, discovered by the Swiss chrystallographer L A Necker in 1832, illustrates the capacity of the human mind to build hypotheses about what it sees when there is insufficient data. In fact, because there is so little data, there are two possible hypotheses as to the orientation of the Necker Cube.