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ASK, NOT TELL
....and many other thoughts about facilitation, coaching ( teams & individuals) and learning
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My ideal slides我的理想幻灯片
I made a casual lunch presentation last week in the office to share my personal view on time management. Unlike the slides common in...
David
Mar 15, 20091 min read
Exchange with fellow trainers
I just conducted a TTT class in Shanghai for a number of trainers from local financial institutions. It was a great experience for me. ...
David
Mar 8, 20091 min read


Business Cartoons
I find a good source of cartoons on www.glasbergen.com.  Oh, and there are chinese versions on www.hroot.com/businesscartoon/
David
Mar 1, 20091 min read


6 levels of questions
Following my learning from the William Rothwell’s session, I now incorporate a course-end quiz into most of my new courses. There are...
David
Feb 21, 20093 min read


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


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


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
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
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
‘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
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


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
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
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
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
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
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


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


‘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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