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Brainstorming Session: Does It Give You More Ideas and Better Ideas?
Table of ContentsThe science of brainstormingWhat are the benefits of brainstorming?Increase creativityImprove problem-solving skillsEnhance collaborationGenerate more and better ideasWhat makes a good brainstorming session?Conclusion "Do you run a brainstorming...
How Listening to Music Can Help You Reach New Levels of Performance
Table of ContentsWhat are the benefits of listening to music?What types of music improve learningClassical musicAmbient musicNature sounds musicHow to create a music playlist that meets your needs Conclusion "Can listening to music improve learning and work...
Learning Styles: How to Unlock the Secrets to More Effective Learning
Table of ContentsLearning stylesVisual learning styleAuditory learning styleKinesthetic learning styleBenefits of knowing your learning styleLearning styles debunked?Conclusion "Many educators believe that learning styles can help a person learn more effectively," a...
How to Strengthen Your Willpower and Achieve What You Want
Table of ContentsWhat is willpower?The psychology behind willpowerBenefits if you strengthen your willpowerStrategies to strengthen your willpowerWhat about self-control?What's going on here?Is it all pleasure driven?Conclusion "Can you strengthen your willpower to...
Regrets: How to Avoid Them and Live a More Fulfilling Life
One of our colleagues, James, retired recently. At his farewell lunch, Vivien, another colleague, asked him whether he had any regrets and whether he would have done things differently. Regrets are an unpleasant part of life. They can cause feelings of guilt, grief,...
How Using Mnemonics Can Help You Improve Your Memory
Table of ContentsWhat are Mnemonics?Using images that interactUsing bizarre imagesUsing self-created imagesChunking informationUsing mnemonics for better recall Many years ago, as a student, I was taught to remember the colors of the rainbow using the statement...
What are Good Icebreaker Questions to Start an Engaging Workshop?
Table of ContentsWhat is an icebreaker question?Good icebreaker questions to start a workshopWhy you should ask icebreaker questionsIs there a hierarchy of icebreaker questions?Personal workshopsProfessional workshopsFun workshopsHow to ask an icebreaker question One...
Why Needs Analysis is Important When Designing an Engaging Workshop
Table of ContentsWhy use workshops?The purpose of a Needs AnalysisNeeds Analysis benefitsHow to determine the needsWhat is Gap Analysis?Why include members of the organization?Level of needsHow to conduct a Needs AnalysisNeeds Analysis follow-up Needs Analysis is the...
Lasting Memories: How to Create Them and Improve Your Learning
Table of ContentsWhat students remember and forgetWhat do students remember?What do students forget?How to create lasting memoriesShow relevanceUse action and gesturesDo retrievals frequentlyLink emotion to the contentConclusion At a recent memory conference, a...