Parallel Process - Is mind mapping a serious business tool? Anthony Landale reports on a technique that is easy to use across a range of applications.
If you are one of those people who still takes notes in meetings, or you use notes as an aide memoir for training, for course revision or even as a record […]
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Illumine posted this on July 23rd, 2006
This is filed in: Learning and Studying, Memory techniques, Mind Mapping, Radiant thinking
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There is a lot of discussion about the need for all organisations to equip managers and staff at all levels to be able to continue to learn and develop throughout their careers and lives. Here Clive Lewis, Director of the training and consultancy company, Illumine Limited, which specialises in learning, thinking and creativity, explains why […]
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Illumine posted this on July 22nd, 2006
This is filed in: Accelerated Learning for Trainers (Training), Memory techniques, Mind Mapping, Speed Reading
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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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In the first of our three-part Tricks of the Trade series, Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine Training, explains how to become a master of memory.
Most people are hugely impressed by those who have the ability to recall events, statistics or detailed information at just the right moment. People who can accurately recite a quote or […]
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Illumine posted this on August 21st, 2005
This is filed in: Memory, Memory techniques, Presentation techniques, Tricks of the Trade
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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 and […]
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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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Don’t panic. Map out a new strategy to free up your memory in eight steps. Louise Etheridge reports
If you were thinking of calling NHS Direct to make an appointment for a brain extension to cope with the avalanche of information you need to remember for your finals, put down that phone. There is another way. […]
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Illumine posted this on June 23rd, 2004
This is filed in: Learning and Studying, Memory techniques, Mind Mapping, Revision, Top Tips
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The RAF has been using accelerated learning (AL) as part of its strategy to help aircrew and technical staff review, digest and retain critical information. Anthony Landale reports on a pragmatic approach to learning.
Some people are still suspicious of accelerated learning (AL). But why? At the RAF they have been using AL for over […]
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Illumine posted this on April 23rd, 2004
This is filed in: Accelerated Learning, Effective Speed Reading™ (Training), Memory, Memory techniques, Mind Mapping, Royal Air Force (RAF), Speed Reading, The seven intelligences, Time management
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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. Good […]
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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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Mental agility is the new watchword for staff at the Common Services Agency. Here Anthony Landale reports on a new training initiative that is helping staff to deal with the practical problems of information overload.
Mental agility training at CSA helps staff to navigate rapid change
Ratcheting up the pressure on staff never works for long. But […]
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Illumine posted this on April 22nd, 2004
This is filed in: Accelerated Learning for Trainers (Training), Common Services Agency (CSA), Memory techniques, Mental agility, Mind Mapping, Performance, Public Sector Specific
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The page-a-second course for those who need to read at speed.
By John Crace
Tuesday May 27, 2003
The Guardian
Let’s assume that you’re going to bother to get to the end of this article. How long will it take? If you’re an average reader, plodding along at about 220 words per minute, you’ll still be with me in […]
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Illumine posted this on May 27th, 2003
This is filed in: Memory recall, Memory techniques, Power browse, Speed Reading, Time management
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