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Opinion Piece I’ve recently been talking a lot with educators about the potential to improve, and I get confronted almost exclusively with the following responses; “that’s lovely but idealistic” “that would never work in our setting” “we haven’t got the time/capacity/resources” or worst of all; “they don’t pay me to do that” I get it,…
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Outdoor spaces provide an extraordinary setting for leadership development, offering experiences and opportunities that are hard to replicate indoors. Engaging with the natural environment fosters personal and professional growth, helping individuals develop critical leadership skills. Here are several reasons why outdoor spaces are invaluable tools for leadership development: In summary, outdoor spaces provide unique and…
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Certainly concept of an educational ecosystem is gaining traction as a transformative approach to education, bringing together diverse stakeholders, resources, and technologies to create a dynamic learning environment. Here’s an in-depth exploration of why educational ecosystems are shaping the future of learning: 1. Holistic Integration of Learning Environments Seamless Learning Experience: Educational ecosystems integrate various…
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Although the Johari Window in its original form is used as a personality test, and usually in conjunction with the Dream Johari Window, the scope of the tool is much wider than this. It can be used as a self-reflective tool and a powerful aid to identifying areas of personal development that you feel you…
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I have compiled a body of information here on Heuristics and how they can help to train the mind effectively, and also explain the way the mind works in certain situations. This is only an overview of each heuristic and how it can be applied to solve problems, but it is a starting point for…
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About the Philosophy: My philosophy for teambuilding is a rule of threes. Firstly, there are the three aspects of teambuilding itself: the team, the individual and the task. This trio all need to be present in order for the team to function properly and effectively. This requires the group to acknowledge each section individually and…
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I have recently been recalling a conversation with my former boss, who expressed an opinion that I think is all too prevalent in today’s management circles; he suggested that my experience was in too narrow a field, and the number of people I manage was too few for me to successfully move up within the…
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It is critical that the use of teambuilding and problem-solving activities is part of an adaptive process. As an instructor you must be aware that the abilities and focus of a team will to a certain extent dictate the activities undertaken; by that I mean that you would not take a team that is just…
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The Importance of Reviews: Without the review process the use of teambuilding tasks becomes largely redundant. Although the tasks themselves are hugely influential in the formation of team dynamics and the creation and practise of skills, without the review section there is no framework for these important elements. How do you discuss what has been…
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Originally education was the preserve of the elite, it was a study of the classics and the enlightenment era sciences. This education was largely translated to the population during the industrial revolution and remained unchanged for a long time, basically until the mid 90’s when the advent of the internet changed the way we work.…
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In delving into the recesses of our collective history, a journey far beyond the boundaries of our contemporary existence, one discovers a profound connection that transcends time. Picture yourself stepping back, far back, to an epoch preceding the advent of modern humanity. Shed the layers of society, technology, and culture, plunging into the depths of…
Shevek Pring 