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Personal Development Training

Illumine runs a unique range of courses that enhance practical thinking skills to improve the performance of individuals and organisations.

Personal Development is a key component of long term success. If you are putting together a personal development training programme you will find that many of the skills in which Illumine specialise, will be invaluable for individuals committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

The objectives and requirements from every personal development programme will be different. However we have listed below some suggestions based on how other organisations have made effective use of the training.

Key challenges Key courses Additional courses that may be appropriate


Learn, Absorb & Understand

Being able to cope with ever rising volumes of information is key for individuals who want to avoid the growing problem of information overwhelm. 

The need to build confidence and skill, increase effectiveness and learning efficiency.

Speed Reading, Memory & Mapping - strategies and skills to master information using Mind Maps, Speed Reading and Memory techniques.

Mind Mapping E-learning course - an online, low cost way to learn how to benefit from Mind Maps, written and presented by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject.

Speed Reading E-learning course - an online, low cost way to learn how to benefit from speed reading - read faster and understand more.

Effective Speed Reading™

Illumine Business Mapping


Creative Thinking & Innovation

Be able to generate new ideas and fresh perspectives and contribute positively to team creativity sessions.

Creative Thinking for Logical Thinkers - ideal introduction to effective creative thinking. 

Lateral Thinking™

Generating Ideas

Write, Speak & Influence

Be able to use a range of communication channels effectively, persuading and influencing others with high quality thinking, verbal and written communication skills. 

Powerful Presentations - learn how to prepare effective presentations and deliver with impact.

Think on Your Feet® - advanced verbal communication skills, developing skills that go beyond formal presentations to enhance impact and influence in many different situations.

Writing Dynamics™ - professional writing skills to promote the right image and enhance the effectiveness of all written communication.

 Grammar on the Rocks™ - getting the essentials of grammar right


Meetings, Facilitation & Coaching

Being able to get the most out of others is key to being an effective leader and having a range of approaches to draw on is essential. 

Six Thinking Hats® - De Bono's famed technique for effective facilitation and parallel thinking.

Facilitation Skills - increase impact by being a confident facilitator.

Engagement & Personal Balance

Self mastery and understanding what is required to draw consistently high performance from others are hallmarks of good leaders. 

 Work/Life Balance - finding and keeping the right balance between work and everything else.

Emotional Intelligence - EI is now regarded as an essential component of management and leadership. 

Employee Engagement - based on the PassionWorks!™  model - on-line diagnostic and workshops to enable individuals to take responsibility for maintaining high levels of engagement and passion.

 The Power of Positive Thinking

Time Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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