When I was doing some research on Un-conferences, I came across a Wikki page that listed a number of facilitation styles, some of which I hadn't heard of before. It's a handy resource to take a peek at for those that might be familiar to you & those that may be new. Here's a few below. Check … [Read more...] about Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
Backward glance = forward thinking (or what this hilarious shampoo prank can teach us about perspective)
When we're in conflict we tend to do more of whatever it is that's not working. Yet simply changing your perspective can change the whole game. What if he'd simply turned around? ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our … [Read more...] about Backward glance = forward thinking (or what this hilarious shampoo prank can teach us about perspective)
We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
You don't have to speak the language of the parent in this video to know that his kid wants to read. Badly. She's mimicking what she's seen around her. Because. Learning is innate. We humans were built to learn. Historically our survival depended on it. Today, our work depends on it, as does … [Read more...] about We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
Remember those late night TV commercials that put their phone number to a sing songy little jingle (& said sing songy jingle then gets stuck in your head)? The writers know something good trainers should know. Our brains not only like rhythm - they LOVE rhythm. Put something to a jingle & … [Read more...] about When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
Oh, that I could shrink the surface of the world (for some perspective)…
Wang Chien (AD 756–835) eloquently wrote the above when he heard his friend was coming back from the war. It came my way from a friend (thanks Michelle for your muse). It got me thinking about what creates distance and what creates closeness. Distance is more than being physically far apart, … [Read more...] about Oh, that I could shrink the surface of the world (for some perspective)…
Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
When I do creativity & innovation training workshops, I inevitably come across participants who don't think they're creative, who don't believe they have a creative bone in their body. People, if you make it through a day you're creative. If you're breathing you're creative. If you're a … [Read more...] about Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
'It's risky,' said experience. 'It's impossible,' said pride.
I escaped on a romantic, secluded weekend recently, to Lamu, a tiny island off the coast of Kenya. Not only are there no roads, there is no pavement period. Sandy paths, just wide enough for you & one of the many resident donkeys, wend their way between buildings. I found a small art store … [Read more...] about 'It's risky,' said experience. 'It's impossible,' said pride.
Do you have a heavy, non-useful contact? I did.
Oh the possible poetry of language. And oh what a mess we can make of it, more mess and muck than clear communication. Take jargon for example. Professional jargon. Like a dentist. Like my dentist (that's him above). Despite the hardware in my mouth recently, I had to laugh when he turned to … [Read more...] about Do you have a heavy, non-useful contact? I did.
For all those who say their subject matter is too technical to teach it in a fun way….
I have two words for you ... 'noisy jelly.' French designers Raphaël Pluvinage and Marianne Cauvard have created a kit to make your own jelly, however this jelly has one major difference from the stuff you put on your PBJ. It makes music. Yep, make your jelly in the molds provided, put your jelly … [Read more...] about For all those who say their subject matter is too technical to teach it in a fun way….
A long time ago, before death by PowerPoint by Darr Reynolds
A loooong time ago I took an in-depth training on being a literacy instructor. I loved it. I loved it as much for what it taught me about teaching people to read and write, as for what it taught me about design. Yes, design. As a learning & development professional I am all about … [Read more...] about A long time ago, before death by PowerPoint by Darr Reynolds
Are you consistent with yourself? I hope not.
"We cannot remain consistent with the world save by growing inconsistent with our past selves." ~ Havelock Ellis (1859-1939). When I set out to design Life Lenses® it was partly due to feeling boxed in by other assessments, assessments which often don't leave you room to grow. In fact, if you … [Read more...] about Are you consistent with yourself? I hope not.
3 funny resources to amp up your success on your own terms (including a pole dancing fireman)
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I review Danielle LaPorte's hot new book, The Fire Starter Sessions. Read the other posts with the entire review, or 3 real resources for success or keep reading for some funny resources that will help you amp up success on your own terms (or at least … [Read more...] about 3 funny resources to amp up your success on your own terms (including a pole dancing fireman)
