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It’s a part of daily business life to have to take in, absorb and recall more information than ever and, of course, most of this data arrives in written form – through minutes, reports, proposals, brochures and, of course, texts and emails. A solution to this is to learn how to [...]
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Illumine posted this on June 10th, 2011
This is filed in: improving productivity at work, information overload, information overwhelm, reading speed, speed reading, time management
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Time running away, feeling overwhelmed and worrying that you do not have enough hours in the day? Time is the most precious thing we possess and even though we can’t change time we can change ourselves and how we manage our time. Time management is also about how [...]
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Illumine posted this on June 10th, 2011
This is filed in: information overload, information overwhelm, mind mapping, time management
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Working longer hours may keep the boss smiling, but it takes a toll on your output, social life and in some cases your health. In this set of articles we look at some of the reasons you might be working longer hours and some easy tools and techniques you can learn to help you stretch [...]
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Illumine posted this on June 10th, 2011
This is filed in: improving productivity at work, inefficiency in organisations, information overload, information overwhelm, time management
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Given the fact that most people spend at least half of their waking hours at work, it is essential to recognise the types of business situations most likely to induce stress. Stress causes a wide range of physical and psychological effects which lead not just to unhappiness and health issues, but also to potential declines [...]
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Illumine posted this on April 4th, 2011
This is filed in: engagement and motivation, information overload, information overwhelm, leadership skills, people management, Positive working environment, Stress Management (Training), work-life balance
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NURTURE yourself each and every day of the week with these 7 tips:
1. N – NUTRITION (nb UK’s growing weight problem)
Importance of breakfast – breaking the fast.
Water – 2 litres a day.
Healthy snacks - fruit, energy oat bars, nut and dried fruit mixes. Instead of high sugar and fat alternatives.
Fruit and vegetables – at least 5 [...]
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Illumine posted this on January 24th, 2011
This is filed in: harmful stress, information overload, information overwhelm, Stress Definition, Stress Management (Training), time management
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With ever increasing volumes of work and the need to be more conscious of the work/life balance and well-being, how can individuals and organisations overcome becoming stressed about it all?
At work, stress is caused by a multitude of reasons and situations with different people showing different levels of resistance. In this article we are going to look at [...]
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admin posted this on January 24th, 2011
This is filed in: health and well-being, healthy nutrition, information overload, people management, Stress Management (Training), work-life balance
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An example of a Mind Map – see more examples at www.mind-mapping.co.uk
The Mind Map® is an expression of radiant thinking and is, therefore, a natural function of the human mind. It is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlocking the potential of the brain.
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Illumine posted this on November 25th, 2010
This is filed in: information overload, information overwhelm, marketing professionals, mind mapping
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You know that information is more freely available than ever before. But all this information from all these sources can confuse and overload… Clive Lewis, author of ‘The Extraordinary Reader’ and Director of Illumine, gives us some tips on how to read faster and remember more.
Did you know that a staggering 80% of executives occasionally or often suffer [...]
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Illumine posted this on September 9th, 2010
This is filed in: information overload, information overwhelm, memory techniques, speed reading
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Information overwhelm is a growing problem. People are struggling to cope with all the information that’s overloading them today, making mistakes, forgetting things and losing sight of what’s important.
Information overwhelm is when the quantity of information we receive exceeds our capacity to deal effectively with it. This situation arises most obviously when people are trying [...]
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Illumine posted this on March 15th, 2010
This is filed in: Improve Your Memory (Training), improved comprehension, information overload, information overwhelm, memory techniques, mind mapping, speed reading
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Firstly get control of the ‘task’ – a rapid browse of the whole paper to see what is in it helps enormously. The browse should be no more than 2 seconds per page – looking for stories of interest, understanding how much space is devoted to main stories. You are simply trying to understand what [...]
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Illumine posted this on March 15th, 2010
This is filed in: Effective Speed Reading™ (Training), fun stuff, information overload, overcome information overwhelm series, speed reading
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We all know how to think and learn, right? Not according to Clive Lewis, Director of Illumine, the training company that specialises in thinking, learning and creativity.
Being able to think, learn and work effectively used to be regarded as ‘nice to haves’. This perspective was often combined with the view that our ability to learn, [...]
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Illumine posted this on September 21st, 2009
This is filed in: accelerated learning, creativity and innovation, improved comprehension, information overload, information overwhelm, learning and studying, memory, mind mapping, Sept 2009 - Using Both Sides of the Brain, speed reading, verbal communication, written communication
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If you want to deliver stand out performance then you need to think about your own motivation, the way you lead others and your ability to think creatively. Here Clive Lewis highlights the challenges for 21st century leaders.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a senior leader or in your first management role – if you [...]
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admin posted this on May 21st, 2009
This is filed in: Emotional Intelligence (Training), engagement and motivation, information overload, INSEAK
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Don’t be defensive minded; use smart thinking to underpin your career success. In this article we highlight five essential skills which can help you to stay on the front foot.
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Illumine posted this on December 29th, 2008
This is filed in: creativity and innovation, engage Your listeners, engagement and motivation, facilitation skills, information overload, retraining/new skills, written communication
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There is a temptation when people are under pressure to come to the conclusion that if only they were clear about their priorities, if only they learned to distinguish the urgent from the important and if only they practised saying ‘No’ more assertively, all their struggles would be over.
But for many of us time management isn’t [...]
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Illumine posted this on December 29th, 2008
This is filed in: Business Mapping (Training), Effective Speed Reading™ (Training), information overload
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Speed reading is an area of corporate training which Tony Buzan has just handed over to Illumine Training. Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine, highlights why it is such a valuable skill for business executives to learn.
Why do we need to speed read? Aren’t we under enough pressure at work already?
If this is your premise [...]
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Illumine posted this on June 21st, 2006
This is filed in: information overload, memory techniques, rapid pre-read, speed reading
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Some people call it information overload, others data fatigue. But whatever its name you don’t have to be victim to it. Here Anthony Landale reports on a new mental strategy that will get you to the information and knowledge you need, fast.
There’s a guy who has just called up the radio station I’m listening [...]
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Illumine posted this on May 20th, 2006
This is filed in: Advanced Thinking and Learning Workshop (Training), information overload, mind mapping
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In this article Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine, highlights why speed reading is so valuable in business.
Why do we need to speed read? Aren’t we under enough pressure at work already?
If this is your premise then think again. Speed reading is not about forcing you to work harder. On the contrary, by enabling you to triple your [...]
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Illumine posted this on August 21st, 2005
This is filed in: Effective Speed Reading™ (Training), information overload, mind mapping, overcome information overwhelm series, speed reading
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Is the pressure of information overload getting to you? Join the club. Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine Training, argues that mental agility is your best hope for survival.
It’s like a tidal wave coming right at you. It’s coming via text, email, reports, messages, policies and guidelines. It’s coming at speed from every direction [...]
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Illumine posted this on September 23rd, 2004
This is filed in: information overload, memory, memory techniques, mental agility, mind mapping, speed reading
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Too much focus in accelerated learning (AL) has been on how it enhances the training experience. Here Clive Lewis argues that the pressing need is for business users to start applying AL techniques to the everyday challenges they face.
So you are familiar with accelerated learning (AL), or at least some key elements of it. [...]
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Illumine posted this on April 23rd, 2004
This is filed in: accelerated learning, Common Services Agency (CSA), creative thinking techniques, information overload, memory techniques, mind mapping, time management
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