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Benefits of Routine

There’s a long history of friendship and rivalry between creativity and routine. On one hand, routine can limit creativity: Doing the same time over and over, every day, will train
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How To Be a Critical Thinker

Most people in business would agree that critical thinking skills are one of the most valuable resources an employee could have as it helps the person to: Gather proper information
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Help with Writing Objectives (Beyond SMART)

Writing effective goals or objectives is arguably the most important first step in helping an organisation or department be successful. But first, let’s do a quick review.  Well-defined goals …
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Four Elements of a Communications Argument

Elements of a Communication Argument

To bring structure to your thoughts when delivering important messages to an important audience, you should consider these basic four elements of a communications ‘argument’. By ‘argument,’ I don’t mean
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You Don’t Know Osmo Wiio?

If you only learn one thing today, make it “Osmo Wiio.” Wiio was a Finnish economics professor, member of the Finnish Parliament, journalist and just for fun, an amateur radio enthusiast.
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How To Read Faster and Better (The Do’s and Don’ts)

While watching students read portions of the workbook in class last week, I was struck by how time inefficient they were. Studying the text as if they were memorising the
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Best Quotes, Graphics and Artwork

I’ve saved my best favourite quotes, graphics and artwork for the better part of 35 years. Somtimes it’s good advice to remember. A pithy quote to use at the perfect
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The Grow Model

The GROW Model

One of the great tools in the world – for coaching, mentoring, development, or even a simple meeting agenda – is the GROW Model. The tool has been around since
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Be Creative Every Day

Be Creative Every Day

For those who know me through my creativity workshops, you may remember I talk a lot about the importance of finding ways to be creative every day. It’s one thing
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