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ASK, NOT TELL
....and many other thoughts about facilitation, coaching ( teams & individuals) and learning
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Learning from failure
I facilitated a team building activity earlier for a group of 90 people in a business conference in Shanghai. Right after the event, I...
David
Feb 11, 20092 min read
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Getting feedback during a class
I spend my Chinese New Year holiday in Shanghai this year. As usual, I feel like being in the war zone here during the Chinese New Year...
David
Feb 1, 20092 min read
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Creative Visual Aid
I got a new iPod nano (Gen 4) and was fascinated by the high resolution when I played video on it. It is great to watch it on the iPod...
David
Jan 30, 20091 min read
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Prepare the test first
Another interesting point raised by William Rothwell is that all training intervention should have a post-course test. And we should...
David
Jan 21, 20091 min read
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A broader view on training
I have attended a class by William Rothwell last Nov. To me, the experience carried new perspective how I can look at training as a...
David
Jan 17, 20092 min read
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‘Is it good to be a trainer?’
I was asked this question very often. Most asked me this because they are considering becoming one. To me, the answer is ‘Yes’. But...
David
Jan 8, 20092 min read
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Preparation – the fine balance between ‘task’ and ‘people’
I have written quite a number of posts on preparation (link) before. I strongly believe in preparation. “Proper Preparation Prevents...
David
Dec 11, 20082 min read
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Just like Newton Isaac
I learnt a quote recently, and I now use it in almost all my courses. The quote says: 'Experience is not what happens to you! It is...
David
Nov 22, 20081 min read
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RAC – Got to stay positive
Course: A management skills class Date: 29-31 Nov 08 Location: Shanghai # of Learners: 16 I am feeling: Tired…. and a bit frustrated I...
David
Oct 31, 20081 min read
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It is time to ‘buy’ (More)
Further to my last post, it is great to read report like the following! A great time to hire, says Stanchart CEO Standard Chartered will...
David
Oct 30, 20082 min read
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It is time to ‘buy’
The global financial market is in great turmoil these days – reputable firms going down, stock markets diving sharply. But what upsets...
David
Oct 25, 20082 min read
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RAC - Different experience
Course: A presentation class Date: 20 Sep 08 Location: Beijing # of Learners: 8 I am feeling: Excited though tired I delivered a...
David
Oct 14, 20081 min read
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RAC - Make them move
Course: A presentation skill class Date: 17-18 Sep 08 Location: Beijing # of Learners: 8 I am feeling: Good Course: An influencing skill...
David
Oct 11, 20081 min read
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RAC - Training Effectiveness
Course: SPIN selling class Date: 9-11 Sep 08 Location: Taipei # of Learners: 24 I am feeling: OK Course: SPIN coaching class Date: 12 Sep...
David
Sep 24, 20081 min read
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‘Thought Provoking Device’
Look at the furry wire in the photo. You could not imagine how useful it is in the training rooms. At least I did not realise it before...
David
Sep 11, 20081 min read
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RAC – ‘Diversity’
Course: Induction Program Date: 1-5 Sep 08 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia # of Learners: over 150 I am feeling: Great I am writing...
David
Sep 5, 20081 min read
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IAF Conference 2008
I finished the International Association of Facilitator (“IAF”) conference in Kuching and am now on the way to KL whilst I am writing...
David
Aug 31, 20083 min read
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A Journey of Facilitation
I start my ‘journey of facilitation’ today – I will spend a lot of time either learning facilitation or really facilitating in the coming...
David
Aug 26, 20081 min read
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RAC – ‘Am I bored?’
Course: 1 day influencing skills course Date: 21 Aug 08 Location: Shanghai, China # of Learners: 20 I am feeling: Good The class was...
David
Aug 21, 20081 min read
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