Thinking about the big picture can be an important part of personal development. Here’s one way to think about it. You There is you – what you are working on, what you care about, what you are hoping to achieve, the external pressures on you. You get on well with some people, but struggle to… Read More »
What is a Reflective Diary A reflective diary is a tool for getting more out of a learning situation or opportunity. A reflective diary will help you collect, remember and interpret your own feelings and responses, in a way that is useful to you in the future. Reflective diaries are often encouraged during work experience… Read More »
I’ve long been a believer in the idea that practice makes slightly better – perfection may well be out of reach for many of us, but with practice we can at least improve ourselves and our skills and become slightly better. In this post I look at some of the key messages from the book… Read More »
Make the most of development and learning experiences with the Kolb learning cycle. The Kolb Learning Cycle The Kolb Learning Cycle, developed by David Kolb is an example of a learning style, and as a technique for experiential learning. The learning cycle is particulary useful during intense periods of learning or development, such as on… Read More »
Here’s a list of some books on operational research and consulting. The Seven Cs of Consulting – Mick Cope Tools for Thinking: Modelling in Management Science – Michael Pidd Process Consultation: lessons for Managers and Consultants – Ed Schein Article thumbnail image: Zhao !; Some rights reserved