Memory

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, […]

Types of Memory
There are a number of distinct types of memory and a process by which long term memories are generated:
Sensory Memory

Information is gathered by our senses and sent to a sensory store
Sensory store is distributed between different regions of the brain
Data lasts for a fraction of a second
Auditory data lasts a little longer than […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]