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Learning@Work (May 2011)

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Learning at work
Learning@Work

To coincide with Learning at Work Day (19 May 2011) this issue focuses on how we learn and takes a closer look at some of the tools and techniques that can help to make this more effective...
 
How the brain absorbs information - brain as a sponge image

How the brain absorbs information

Do you recognise the frustration that comes from being unable to recall information seen or heard in the recent past? A familiar experience that 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. In this article we look at how to use your two facets of learning: emotion and experience, to overcome information overload.

» Read the article here...  
 
"Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us." Oscar Wilde

"Memory is the library of the mind." Francis Fauvel-Gourand

Get more inspirational quotations at

www.illumine.co.uk/inspirational-quotes 
 
Why some people learn faster than others

Why some people learn faster than others

Being interested in a subject is a key to learning it quickly. Knowing how to remember the content is another matter. In this article we'll look at some specific memory hints and tips - including a link to some great mnemonics in the 'Brain Fitness' area of our website.

» Read the article here...  
 
Exercise your brain with the 'Illumianting' Brain Workout

The 'Illuminating' Brain Workout...


I'm liquid in nature.

But, don't push me too far;

for then I will break,

and the damage may scar.

What am I?


Answer at the bottom of this email... 
 
Thinking and learning to build better brainsThinking and learning to build better brains
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 are unlikely to remain sufficient for our working life. In this article we'll look at three techniques that can help your people to get 'better brains for better business'.

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How the brain absorbs information...
Why some people learn faster than others...
Thinking and learning to build better brains...
 

Last chance...

Mind Mapping e-learning course

... to win a place, or multiple licence to the e-learning course 'Introduction to Mind Mapping'. Competition closes 22nd May 2011 - enter at Competition is now closed


 
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More at 

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Illumine Training help to fill the gaps in your development programmes
 

Central London courses and workshops coming up... 

16 June 2011: Advanced Thinking & Learning - mind mapping, speed reading & memory, www.illumine.co.uk/atlw  

19-20 July 2011: Think on Your Feet® - verbal communication skills, www.illumine.co.uk/toyf 

26-27 July 2011: Writing Dynamicsâ„¢ - written communication skills, www.illumine.co.uk/wdyn 

28 July 2011: Creativity for Logical Thinkers - business creativity, www.illumine.co.uk/crlt  

Download a calendar of all our public courses and workshops at www.illumine.co.uk/calendar    
 
'Illuminating' Brain Workout answer: Glass
 

The next newsletter: Time Savers


We can never find enough time. But, did you know that there are some great time saving tools and techniques available specifically for business professionals?


Next month we are going to take a look at a few...


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