Radical Time Management
Notes and checklists, calendars and appointment books, project timetables and reminder systems – should managing time require so much… time? And once the training session is over, how many of these tools do we actually employ to effect in our working lives? Workshop takes place this Wednesday, two places remaining. Statistics tell a grim tale: most Time Management training is...
Read MoreMore Evidence For Brain Lateralisation, WOOOP!
OK, so not the most sexy blog title in the world. In fact, it was so dire, I added in the sound slang simply to try and curry favour with you, and to express my nerdish pleasure at the topic. I’ve always believed that the fact our brains are split in two tells us something profound about our world. There’s the rhythmic right and the logical left. This is a standard...
Read MoreAllen’s Film Reviews for Summer 2010 #2: The Karate Kid
OK, first for the film. Jaden Smith, a little too young but believable enough in the part. Jackie Chan, the performance of his life, massive respect for his athleticism and range of achievements, minimal respect for Rush Hour 3 (the only movie I’ve ever vacated midway). The pacing dragged by about 12 minutes. The love interest subplot seemed forced, even mildly disturbing. The...
Read MoreWhat Do Comedians and Wolves Have In Common?
They both have stuff to teach businesses, that’s what! There have been quality BBC articles and vids recently on new sources of inspiration for business development. One was comedy. You don’t have to think too hard to realise that the skills necessary in stand-up – creativity, improvisation, confidence, communication – are directly transferable to the world of work....
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