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Training articles of the year 2010
Saturday, 1 January 2011
A quick look back at the most viewed articles of 2010, for your delectation! Happy New Year!
- The non-verbal communication myth
How a simple over-simplification of solid research can lead to myths being propogated and disseminated as fact. Thoughful contributions from Simon Raybould and Martin Shovel.
- Authentic communication
Why being authentic in your communication is way more important than being "skilled". Includes an empassioned debate about stuttering led by Leys Geddes, Chair of the British Stammering Association.
- Tough Love
Exploring the link between parenting and management. This article provoked useful insights from Hazel McLellan, Stephen Whitton, Clive Turner, and Lynne King Smith
- NLP and a step too far
When good ideas become twisted. NLP is one of those things that can lead to terrible smugness, arrogance and egotism. But it doesn't have to... The debate kicked off with Alice & Lesley (who I trained with) and was developed further by Reeta Luthra, and Sean Owen-Moylan.
- Straight answers
An article with one of my favourite photos, looking at both sides of the argument about "ducking the question".
- #1 Presentation skill
Lots of things go into making and great presenter and a great presentation, but top of the list, without a shadow of doubt, is enthusiasm. Inspired by a presenter actually called Mojo!
- Small business start-up - the prologue
The first chapter in an occasional series following the launch of a new retail business by an entrepreneur with no business experience at all...a warts and all tale.
- Thoughtless communication
An article that provoked much comment - and wide-ranging and diverse comment as well. Inspired by (if that's the right phrase) the launch of Google Wave, I investigated the impact of such "rapid-response" communication.
- Flexibility or determination
What is the right balance between determination and flexibility? Between conviction and open-mindedness? This was the first in a series of articles attempting to discover the sweetspot...
- Motivation is needed
An exploration of whether to motivate others, how to motivate others, and how - if you choose to do so - to avoid motivational cheesiness!
And, for historical reference, the most viewed articles of 2009 (excluding those mentioned above), in case you're feeling retro!
- Learning maths through dance
How to make training and learning memorable.
- Teamwork - Part 1
5 critical skills involved in being a great team member.
- Positive realism
"Half full" and "half empty" are nowhere near as useful and rationally acknowledging the absolute amout of liquid in your glass!
- People as your corporate image
How the behaviour of your people, in any situation, can positively effect your corporate image.
- Bad modelling
Two examples of how non-rigorous and superficial use of training models can deliver meaningless (at best) results.
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