University Education vs Corporate Training
A very interesting experience in June – I have organized with a reputable university a general management workshop for our branch...
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ASK, NOT TELL
....and many other thoughts about facilitation, coaching ( teams & individuals) and learning
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David
Jun 13, 20102 min read
Not only WHY and HOW, but SO WHAT
I was getting my daughter to brush her teeth this morning. A thought came to my mind – if we ask 100 people around us the following 3...
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David
May 29, 20102 min read
It only matters up to a certain point....
I recently heard the following argument about the value of training delivery. It lingers in my mind for long. “..… for a learning or...
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David
Apr 25, 20101 min read
ANT in Negotiation
‘Ask, Not Tell’ – I wrote before in this blog such advocate is essential in presentation, training, facilitation and coaching. I was in...
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David
Apr 17, 20101 min read
Making Contrast
I had an opportunity recently learning together with a number of trainers on selling / negotiation stills. The event was led by a very...
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David
Mar 18, 20101 min read
Learning vs Training
I observe something amazing when I looked at my posts in this blog in the last 12 months. There are a few posts which I wrote about...
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David
Mar 9, 20101 min read
Pinball, not Ping Pong
I learnt this analogy during my trip in Singapore. I like it a lot. It is a good reminder when we have to stay learner-centric. ...
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David
Feb 21, 20101 min read
维护尊严，提高自信
Another key learning in the Shenzhen TTT experience – I met a training veteran. He gave me a lot of valuable feedback on my delivery. ...
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David
Feb 13, 20102 min read
Do things right the 2nd time
This post is the last of the ‘Continuous Improvement’.  The 1st one is ‘Continuous Improvement‘, and the second one is ‘Continuous...
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David
Feb 7, 20101 min read
Continuous Improvement (Cont’d)
Further to my previous post ‘Continuous Improvement‘, let me share some more thoughts on how to make our own training skills better...
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David
Feb 5, 20101 min read
Ideal Learning Centre
I am now in the Changi aiport waiting for my flight back to Shanghai…. It would be a tiring overnight flight…. I just attended a TTT...
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David
Feb 1, 20102 min read
Continuous Improvement
I conducted an internal 2-day training skills course in Shenzhen last week. I enjoyed the 2 days very much. I made new friends and...
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David
Jan 15, 20103 min read
A Rare Opportunity (Cont’d)
Let me share my learning from the rare opportunity I mentioned in my last post. Summarizing the various feedbacks from the others, my...
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David
Jan 14, 20101 min read
A Rare Opportunity
I recently delivered a Training Skills course to a local bank in China. It turned out to be a wonderful learning experience for myself. ...
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David
Jan 8, 20101 min read
Half empty or Half Full?
What would be your reaction as a trainer if less than half of your class shows up? I think I would be rather upset. But I learnt from...
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David
Jan 1, 20101 min read
# of touches
Further to my last post, let me share aother learning from our Master Facilitator. In short, the point is that if the learners go...
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David
Dec 18, 20091 min read
Participation Ratio
I have the pleasure to attend the facilitation skills class by our internal Master Facilitator this week. I learnt a great deal. The...
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David
Dec 12, 20091 min read
"70/20/10 Principle"again
I raised a question in my previous post i.e. whether the 70/20/10 principle is about 'how learning normally happens' or 'how we should...
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David
Nov 30, 20091 min read
In the Flow
I facilitated a half-day team building session last Friday in Sheshan (outskirt of Shanghai). It took me quite a lot of preparation. ...
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David
Nov 29, 20091 min read
Learning Enemy
Other than coaching skills, I picked up some great facilitation / training techniques in Chennai. In fact, the 2 facilitators are...
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