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Every summer, students from all walks of life prepare to study in southern coastal city of Portsmouth. It is known historically as the maritime centre of operations for Britain throughout modern history.

The city boasts many maritime colleges and naval university campuses. They have been here for more than a century among many of the more traditional college learning centres. Portsmouth and…

"Core Process" is a very quick story-based process to find your unique talent and personal purpose. You get just two words that have a deep meaning and endure. Last year I interviewed 30 people who had found theirs at least five years ago to discover the long-term impact of doing the work. I…

"Love is on the Way" is the title of a short poem I wrote at a Poetry Writing workshop that was part of a GRTA conference a long time ago. It is relevant now. In spite of all the turmoil of Brexit and Donald Trump and Climate Change, there is a positive change coming. Paul Hawken's book "Blessed Unrest" refers to the two million organisations worldwide that are actively seeking to make the world a better place. Of course, we and they may fail, but I would rather be optimistic and do my bit…

For many people who are trying to establish their start up the internet is an excellent place for having your own space. There are different types of website design which you can rely on and ensure that your business gets the boost that it needs, and you find prospective clients from the target audience who are driven to your website. There are different ways in which you can innovate digital marketing strategies which would suit your need, and if you are trying to establish…

When you hire a candidate who would be good in training the fresher’s or new joiners, you have to be extra careful. Since the person has got good experience and knowledge in showcasing, teaching and presenting himself in front of different mindsets, analyzing such candidate can be quite challenging. However, let’s not get worries on whether you will get the right candidate or not since if you choose the right option of hiring, you would definitely get. For this, an aptitude test and personal…

 Self-confidence is a belief in your ability to master your behavior, body and the challenges you face in your life. And it is a key ingredient not only for school success, but for all aspects of your child's healthy development. Kids who are confident are eager learn new things and face new challenges. In large part, a kid's sense of confidence is shaped and nurtured by the parents, relatives, caregivers and teachers.

Here are…

Since the childhood, people have started to play. You may see that all the children are always busy with their several games. They have an excellent imaginary world. In this world, they like to live. When the children grow and become an elder, their taste becomes to change. It means that according to the human age and society, sports taste change. It is also very natural.

At the old age, you cannot run and play football, cricket, hockey, ice-hockey, basketball, car racing, as well as…

 Do look at my new post Lessons from Brexit https://brucenixonblog.wordpress.com/

I think MPs need to show a bit of backbone and stand up for democracy as Tim Farron does.…

“Big data” discussions, particularly in HR and OD circles, sometimes appear to overlook the fact that assessment and development centres were early, and successful, attempts to bring together data from a range of sources for organisational and/or individual planning purposes. Today, downward cost pressures may lead to organisations questioning whether they can afford such physical “centres” (though the evidence of value, admittedly from test publishers, has largely been…

I am currently undertaking a PhD, part-time, and am at a somewhat advanced stage. I have been preparing journal articles for international publications along the way so that I can support the Thesis with published content. The greatest challenge I find is in actually commencing a new journal article. Once I have a framework in place and know the key message/s that I want to pursue, and actually start the article, things tend to flow somewhatl. My greatest challenge is that first…

Slower writing and reading for an age of distraction.pdf

Here are some of my emerging ideas about the potential for slower writing and reading in an age of distraction.  I'd love to hear what you think of them.  Best wishes.  Bob

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/42-practical-ways-to-improve-yourself.html

Are you someone who likes to grow? Do you constantly seek to improve yourself and become better?

If…

Dame Sally Davies, the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, interviewed on BBC Radio Four’s ‘The Life Scientific’ on 4 Nov 2014 re a difficult period when she was trying to shift the way research money was allocated in the NHS and she was encountering resistance. “I went to my boss and said ‘We have three choices – I leave, I burn out or you train me.’ .. So I went to INSEAD and did a .. course on emotional intelligence … which made me realise I had to have .. this third eye to watch the dynamic of…

Folks, just wanted to flag my recent blog.  Would love to hear your views . . . http://jodaleconsulting.com/how-many-clients-need/

Musing about Beisser's Paradoxical Theory of Change.

My latest blog post now on Meridian Prime's shiny new website.

You're welcome to come visit and start a conversation.

The Paradoxical Theory of Change

At a workshop or a conference, some people arrive pumped-up and enthusiastic to get involved. These are often the organisers, though perhaps a few participants are up for it too. Others are cagier or more reluctant. What strategies do we have for managing this array of different states in which people will arrive?

Much depends on what you ask them to do – and when. Timing is crucial. There may be an activity at the start to which as a…

Join Europe's leading sustainability leadership programme – deadline 12 August

Lead Europe's Sustainability Leadership Programme is designed for experienced, mid to senior managers and sustainability practitioners who want to increase their ability to make positive change in the world around them. The programme will allow you to step back, challenge your perceptions and stretch your leadership capability while helping you to redefine your vision of change for you and your…