Fun Stuff - Speed Read a Newspaper in 10 Minutes

Speed Read a Newspaper in 10 Minutes
1) 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. […]

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Managing Information in the Information Age

When it comes to stress it’s useful to consider how physical, emotional and mental strategies can help people to manage their condition. Here Anthony Landale highlights some of the latest developments in stress management.
We live in an era when information is more freely available than ever before. This should be one of the great advantages […]

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The Information Age - Blessing or Curse?

We live in an era when information is more freely available than ever before. One of the great advantages of living at the end of the 20th century. Or is it? Here, Clive Lewis, Director of brain training company, illumine ltd, explores why not everyone is celebrating…and gives us some tips on how to read […]

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Reading Faster, Remembering More

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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Hunter-seeker Knowledge Worker

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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Tricks of the Trade: Speed Reading

In the third installment of our Tricks of the Trade series, 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 […]

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Mind Mapping Information Pack - Illumine Training

In this introductory pack are:
An article on using Mind Maps for Lifelong Learning
How to Mind Map - an introduction
Tips on using Mind Maps for negotiations
A synopsis of a unique survey into the uses of Mind Maps
How to find out more

Note - Mind Map® and Mind Maps® are registered trademarks of the Buzan organization
Mind Mapping […]

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Agile Not Fragile

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 and […]

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Accelerated Thinking for Sale

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.  Good […]

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