I was talking with a group of trainers all operating within the same organisation, all sharing the same resources and methodologies. Their approach to evaluation was the typical default position of end of course review sheets which were issued religiously on every single programme. Then, looked at once, subsequently stored in a cupboard for 2-3 years before getting pulped. Nothing was ever apparently done with the data gathered.

There are six main ‘styles’ of playing and leading - the 6Cs of Golf and Leadership Style. By ‘style’, I do not mean to refer to an individual’s personality or their innate character as though this were true. I am, instead, referring to the way in which you perform at your best and most naturally - which may represent your true personality - best to ask your spouse or a close friend who knows you in many other situations as well.

I'm sitting here having my lunch taking time out of writing Customer Service training and my mind is wandering to a big change about to happen in my life. In just a couple of weeks I'm going to become a Dad for the first time - terrifying and exciting in equal measure. It got me thinking about Change (with a capital 'C') and how very often although the benefits are blindingly obvious, this doesn't stop us being

OK, so my second post follows closely on from my first, and you'd never guess it but I am a Rugby fan! A while back, Nick Easter (No.8 for Harlequins and England) was writing in the Metro. It interested me because you hear loads about being a great coach, and what sort of

So, Rugby fans; What about the British and Irish Lions and their performance on Saturday in the second test against South Africa? What could have (should have?) been... A moment of madness from an experienced International (O'Gara) cost the match and the series. Like a moth to a flame, he couldn't seem to avoid

Brought a tear to my eyes.

In a previous job I held, a collegue printed up a mock evaluation form that was purely for our amusement. It contained questions such as 'Do you know intimate details of your trainer's life', and 'Did you trainer talk for a minimum of three hours about themselves?'

‘The Fogies’ and how to innovate in your silver haired years
For Peter, who is six years older than I, at the unmentionable 69’th hole and ‘retired’, whatever that means, sitting down here in rural Italy is not a good option One needs to keep busy in the twilight times too. Wine and women are not particularly good for you either, well ok, in strict moderation then. So, on retiring to sunnier climes, Peter joined the local choir and was quickly promoted to Choirmaster. Your Church NEEDS YOU you see, even here in Italy.

Two articles focussing on a recent event in Hull where a Fire Walking exercise took place, with disastrous results for some people it seems. However, it is their own fault, they clearly didn’t ‘believe’ enough.

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/news/Expo-event-proves-s-hot-st...

http://www.meetpie.com/modules/newsmodule/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=12188

What's so good about Performing a SWOT analysis and what is it anyway? SWOT stands for 'strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats'. It is a well-known term in business and marketing. Performing a SWOT analysis is a very important part of running the business. It must be taken seriously.

It is your own audit of your business no matter the size of it and should be done on a regular basis, at least annually. It's not very complicated but could help keep you ahead of your competitors.