Creativity

Experiential Learning

two people on an experiential learning programme in the mountains

Experiential learning is about more than just rope ladders and hastily-built rafts. When delivered well it can be an incredibly powerful learning tool. So how do you make sure it becomes more than just a jolly? 

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Top 4 Creative Thinking Models

Cogs inside a head, turning creatively (probably)

There are a hundreds of creative thinking models, but when you’re struggling for inspiration you just want the one that works. Here are four of the best models for firing up your imagination when you need it most.

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How to Get a Strong Personal Brand

The importance of personal branding

You may not even consciously think about it, but your personal brand drives how you are perceived at work and how successful you are in your day to day role. So what is personal branding?

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A Guide to Appreciative Inquiry

A white door open in a clear blue sky, symbolising dreams

The term Appreciative Inquiry (or AI) seems to keep cropping up in meetings and in magazines. What is it, and is it a useful tool to help managers motivate their teams?

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The myth of the logical left brain and the creative right brain

A neatly divided and not very scientific picture of a brain, with a city-like logic half and a field-like creative half.

  I’m sure you’ve come across this concept before, on TV, in the papers, on the internet or perhaps on a training course. Everyone knows it.  It’s accepted wisdom, run-of-the-mill stuff. But is it accepted? And is it wisdom? Well, no.  Not if you actually happen to be a neuroscientist.

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You’re fat and you know you are!

Keep your brain fit and healthy

I’m not talking about overindulgence or putting on a few seasonal pounds around your midriff. I’m talking about fat in the head. I should also add, so am I. But I am also trying to do something about it.

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