Tip #938: How Far Will Your Business Grow? Part One
“A big business starts small.” Richard Branson Many businesses begin as a craft organization around the founder’s kitchen table. Everyone is equally invested in the
“A big business starts small.” Richard Branson Many businesses begin as a craft organization around the founder’s kitchen table. Everyone is equally invested in the
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” Arnold Bennett Managers are often so focused on maintaining production
“Criticism should be a casual conversation.“ W. H. Auden A win/win problem-solving model for providing constructive feedback is particularly effective for individuals who are uncomfortable
“I’ve always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative.“ Sugar Ray Robinson The most effective way to deflect
One key to a successful training program is to help participants realize at the beginning of the session how the training will benefit them. They
“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” Margaret J. Wheatley In participative learning, it
“The teacher must adopt the role of facilitator, not content provider.” Lev S. Vygotsky In Part One, we addressed two concerns about using participatory learning
“Knowledge is the antidote to fear.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The idea of using participatory learning activities is alarming to many trainers for three basic reasons.
“Everyone should have an opportunity to learn in a positive environment, to enjoy the learning process, and feel comfortable and content with it.” Barry Saide
“Confused? Confusion is good, it’s an excellent place to learn something new from.” Edward R. Murrow Trainers often say with great sincerity that “There are
“Everyone has embarrassing moments at work-it shows we’re all human. The best way to handle awkward moments is to gracefully move on, and, if possible,
“Teachers can make such a profound impact on our lives and should be honored as heroes.” Rainn Wilson Here is a beautiful description of the
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