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Turning management on its head

I was reminded recently of a way to look at management from a new perspective. Think of management as a service you provide to the people on your team so they can get on and do the work. There are ...
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How to beat procrastination

What task is on your list that you keep deferring? The 15-minute method is a way to help overcome inertia and get moving on a task. It’s basically a psychological trick, and it’s very simple. Prepare your environment in advance. ...
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12 Barriers to implementing learning transfer

In my latest blog ’12 Barriers to implementing learning transfer’ I discuss the resident elephant in many rooms where a training programme is under discussion. And the 12 barriers to implementing learning transfer that I have identified. Read the article ...
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A different way to decide by tossing a coin

A different way to decide by tossing a coin Ever been stuck and unable to decide between two courses of action? Logic would have us believe that there is a logical decision-making process that will enable us to make the ...
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Smile… it’s good for you

Most people smile much less often than they think they do. How do you feel when you smile? Pretty good! Smiling releases lots of feel-good neurochemicals into your body. How do you react to others who smile? They are easy ...
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The cultural elements of learning transfer

Here is my latest blog in a series about all aspects of learning transfer – this time on the cultural elements. Read it here 🙂 My best wishes, Paul
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People like you more when you talk solutions

Do you habitually talk about problems, or talk about solutions? Problem talk includes descriptions of what the problems are, analysis of where they came from, elaboration of the effects they are having, how people feel about them, and speculation about ...
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It’s not the message that matters

First Monday of the month = L&D Monday I will do an L&D tip from now on the first Monday of each month. It is the area I am better known for after writing three books on L&D, and numerous ...
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