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 of […]
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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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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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Illumine posted this on July 22nd, 2006
This is filed in: Advanced Thinking and Learning Workshop (Training), Information Overload, Learning and Studying, Memory techniques, Mind Mapping
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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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A brilliant memory can transform your impact at work and further your career. Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine Training, and Tony Buzan’s preferred partner in corporate and public sector 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. […]
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Illumine posted this on July 21st, 2006
This is filed in: Memory, Memory techniques, Mental resources
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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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Illumine posted this on July 20th, 2006
This is filed in: Information Overload, Memory techniques, Reading techniques, 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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