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Sensory memory and short-term memory work in cooperation in order to help the brain store information for later recall. When information is first received by means of one of the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell), it is retained for a very brief period of time in the sensory registers. The amount of [...]
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Illumine posted this on January 20th, 2012
This is filed in: Improve Your Memory (Training), memory, memory recall, memory techniques
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Is mind mapping a serious business tool? Anthony Landale reports on a technique that is easy to use across a range of business requirements, challenges and tasks.
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Illumine posted this on July 18th, 2011
This is filed in: learning and studying, memory, memory recall, memory techniques, mind mapping, radiant thinking
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Being interested in a subject is a key to learning it quickly. This is because the human brain takes in vast amounts of information but chooses to retain only select parts of it. We tell our brains what parts to retain by paying much closer attention to those types of information. Simply having a true [...]
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Illumine posted this on May 17th, 2011
This is filed in: brain fitness, memory, memory recall, memory techniques, mnemonics, the brain
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Most people know the frustration that comes from being unable to recall information seen or heard in the recent past. This familiar experience is a result of the human brain’s ability to store some kinds of data effectively, making it available for recall later, and discard other kinds of data. It may seem inconvenient that [...]
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Illumine posted this on May 16th, 2011
This is filed in: brain fitness, memory, memory recall, memory techniques, the brain
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We learn new things every day – at home and at work. Have you ever wondered if you are maximising the way you think and learn?
Most of us think that our ability to learn, read quickly, be creative, and solve problems is fixed. We learned these skills years ago but realise that the qualifications, strengths and skills with which we entered employment [...]
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Illumine posted this on November 26th, 2010
This is filed in: accelerated learning, learning and studying, memory techniques, mind mapping, speed reading
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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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Impressed by those people who always remember everything? Those that can recall conversations, statistics, detailed information or events at just the ‘drop of a hat’? Isn’t it amazing when they can accurately recite a quote or who, when asked, remember precise facts and figures.
You can also become a master of memory!
Think of the business and studying benefits and the time [...]
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Illumine posted this on May 28th, 2010
This is filed in: Improve Your Memory (Training), memory techniques
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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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A brilliant memory can transform your impact at work and further your career. Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine Training explains how.
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 who, when asked, [...]
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Illumine posted this on March 15th, 2010
This is filed in: memory, memory techniques, mental resources
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Parallel Process - Is mind mapping a serious business tool? Anthony Landale reports on a technique that is easy to use across a range of business requirements, challenges and tasks.
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 [...]
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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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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 who, when asked, remember precise facts and figures.
But how do you [...]
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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 [...]
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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: From the national press, 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. [...]
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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 [...]
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Illumine posted this on May 27th, 2003
This is filed in: From the national press, memory recall, memory techniques, power browse, speed reading, time management
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