In Praise of Psychological Instruments

In Praise of Psychological Instruments

I recently attended the AUSAPT (Australian Association for Psychological Type) conference here in Melbourne and as a long term administrator of such instruments, it was really great to be among like minded people, get a refresher and learn LOTS of new things. Now...
Getting your eyes in

Getting your eyes in

I just want to start this post with the words ‘trust me this is a management development post’ be patient and all will be revealed… Not too long ago, about once or twice a month I would get together with a couple of mates who were keen photographers and we would...
Experience

Experience

Advocates of the ‘new’ learning models often remind us that ‘learning doesn’t take place in the classroom’ – that instructor led training is a resource intense waste of time. Obviously, as a training facilitator I would disagree with this, but I would add that...
Fundamental Keys to Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

Fundamental Keys to Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

You’ve heard the phrase, and possibly even read the book, but how would you rate yourself as an emotionally intelligent leader? How would you rate those around you? I recently put a short post regarding emotional Intelligence into my social media and it was one of the...
The Nine Dangers of the Guest Speaker

The Nine Dangers of the Guest Speaker

Let me start with an apology to all guest speakers. I know it’s a tough job. Not only are they coming into the group cold, with very limited time, but they are up against professional speakers who do this for a living. So, my heart goes out to them, but, the focus of...