How to Mind Map: 1. Introduction How to Mind Map: The Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic engagement: In the last article, we had described the concept of mental learning through the program of ‘Learn How to Learn' and in this article we would be dealing with the theme of 'learning to learn' (L2L) of Tony Buzan. He is credited with further development of what is described as Mind Mapping to the application of learning. With an objective to retain what is learnt. There are at least two theories … [Read more...]
Fun Friday – Paperless Office and Teamwork #HRBlog #415
A little something to lead us to the weekend - paperless office and team work Friday Fun – The paperless office #415 #ff "Having our team all work on the same page has been a lot more difficult since our company has just gone paperless" This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...]
What is LinkedIn? How does it work?
What is LinkedIn? Is LinkedIn a social network? Is LinkedIn a professional network? Is it a database, if so of what? In this video Mike explores what LinkedIn actually is, and it might not be as obvious as you thing. When you understand what LinkedIn actually is, it will change the way you look at it and how you use it. So what are your thoughts? Do you agree with Mikes thoughts? please add your comments below. Video Transcript Hi everyone, Mike … [Read more...]
Fun Friday – Security Self destruct #HRBlog #414
A little laugh before the weekend – When your computer self destructs, sometimes, just sometimes... Friday Fun – Office and password security #414 #ff This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks Oh Yeah, While you were on vacation I.T. changed all the passwords and added self-destruct security to all the computers … [Read more...]
History of Accelerated Learning
An Overview of the History of Accelerated Learning 1.0: Introduction: 'Accelerated Learning' (or Brain Friendly Learning) is considered unique in the history of innovative learning because of its user friendly methods of imparting skills to the learner. Ever since it was ushered in by Dr.Georgi Lozanov[a] with a humble beginning of teaching English language to 60 and odd students deploying a variety of non-traditional techniques (e.g. use of visual and auditory methods), referred to in the … [Read more...]
How to raise your LinkedIn profile (Get Seen on LinkedIn) – stand above other users #HRBlog
How to get seen on LinkedIn. Having a LinkedIn profile is one thing. Leveraging it and have it work for you is quite another. Over the years I have used LinkedIn a lot, and would like to share with you some simple things you can do to to make LinkedIn work for you in a proactive way. I would love to hear your views on this. Links to the LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8447484/ Script for the Get Seen on LinkedIn Video: In this video I want share some … [Read more...]
Fun Friday – Office Password Security #HRBLOG #413
A little laugh before the weekend – password security I don't understand how this happened, I just changed my password from 12345 to 123456! Friday Fun – software security, password, office humour #413 #ff IT Says these new laptops they gave us come preloaded with all the latest viruses This cartoon has been produced by Jon … [Read more...]
Fun Friday – Reducing Work Hours #HRBLOG #Workingtime #412
A lighthearted moment before the weekend: Friday Fun – Cutting work hours #412 #ff working time directive #WTD I'm thinking of cutting my hours down to 24/7 This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...]
Quick and painless interventions and solutions
Quick and Painless? In our fast and busy lives we are often looking for that ‘quick fix’ the ‘painless solution’ – but are they? Does it work? All too often on professional forums and networking groups I hear people asking for quick and painless solutions. Do they really exist in the worlds of business, Human Resources (HR) and Organizational Development (OD)? Just because a solution is quick does not mean it will work in the medium or long term, nor does it necessarily mean it will … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Latest Laptops and software #411 #ff
A little laugh before the weekend - got a new laptop? Friday Fun – Latest Laptops and software #411 #ff IT Says these new laptops they gave us come preloaded with all the latest viruses This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Data security #410 #ff
Data security - something for the weekend. Friday Fun - Office humour, cartoon - data security #410 #ff The Mayor gave me the security key to the city This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...]
Strategic Organizational Development
Organisational Development professionals are the CEOs allies in creating a top performance culture for the organization. Organizational Development professionals are specialists in Change Management and Culture Development. However many find themselves in positions that make it difficult to get a straight line of communication to the CEO. Mainly because of the Organizational structure and the fact that OD-Organization Development is located under HR. Ideally the OD Head would have a position … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Project Management – On time delivery #409 #ff
A little something before the weekend, Deliver that project on time. Friday Fun - Project Management - On time delivery #409 #ff This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...]
Ditch the Business cards and use the LinkedIn app when networking
Yes you read it right. You can now leave your business cards behind and use the LinkedIn app on your phone. Many Business cards just get thrown away, so why not save a few trees and not generate some CO2 by not having business cards in the first place? LinkedIn have made it really easy to share details with other people using their app. In this short video I will show you how to connect with other people, face to face in the real world! The LinkedIn app now has 2 great features, an … [Read more...]
How to customise your LinkedIn URL
How to customise your LinkedIn URL So you have a LinkedIn profile like millions of others. But do you remember the URL? Chances are no. LinkedIn as default creates your URL with your name and a bunch of what look like random characters after it. But it is easy to change to something more personal and memorable. In this short video I will show you how to change this on the LinkedIn app … [Read more...]
Free material open source training content
Is there such a thing as free open source quality training materials? On an ASTD thread (http://tinyurl.com/2kl2sa) today I caught up with a discussion on free course material. The debate was an interesting one and where one individual raised the comparison with the software market – where great programs like Open-office etc are available free. So having reflected I wondered if this could work for the training and consultancy fields. Open source – would it work for training … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – LEAN working, Agile, and proactive leadership #408 #ff
LEAN working, Agile, and proactive leadership. A little something before the weekend: Friday Fun - LEAN working, Agile, and proactive leadership #408 #ff This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Employee Retention, People stay for the people they work with #407 #ff
It is said that in Employee Retention, People stay for the people they work with. A little something before the weekend: Friday Fun - Office humour, cartoon - Retention, people stay with bad jobs because the value their colleagues #407 #ff You know, This work is misery, but I really like the people I work with. This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...]
Director of oomph
Does your business have a director of oomph? For a business to be successful not only must it have a marketable product, but it needs to be effectively led and managed. Many larger organisations lack ‘oopmh’ within. In our experience many organisations would benefit from ensuring that all staff were not only fully engaged but that strategies are put in place to create a level of oomph to motivate and encourage productivity. A director oomph may be recruited from anywhere in the … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Employee of the month award #406 #ff
Employee of the month award - A little something before the weekend: Friday Fun - Office humour, cartoon - Employee of the month award #405 #ff They finally gave me the employee of the month award, but it kind of loses its meaning when every single other employee has already gotten it five times. This cartoon has been produced by Jon … [Read more...]
