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Live session: Mindworms
Why do some great ideas get remembered, while others shrivel and die? How can you make sure yours will pass the test of time?
September 06, 2022
How to check in/check out during meetings
A quick check-in can be all it takes to shift your participants' focus onto your objectives for the session.
August 30, 2022
Mind Map masterclass
A short but sweet overview of the supremely useful Mind Map tactic, perfect for getting those thoughts out of your head and onto paper.
August 03, 2022
What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and when to use it
Before you solve a problem, you need to truly understand what that problem is...
July 04, 2022
How to write a meeting agenda (that doesn’t suck)
Writing a meeting agenda? Here's everything you need to know to give it the best chance of getting opened, read and acted on!
July 04, 2022
UX Design
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The secret to Pip Decks: a high rate of “insights per minute”
You could say the ipm (insights per minute) of a book is somewhere between 0.1 - 0.0001. With a blog post like this, the ipm might be closer to 0.2...
April 20, 2022
How to get started with User Story Mapping (UX Video Tutorial)
Tom shows us how to get started with User Story Mapping to make collaborating on user experiences intuitive and coherent. (A must watch!)
March 24, 2022
How to build and test great prototypes
Read how to set up your prototype for success, and avoid testing them like an amateur.
November 09, 2020
How FBI negotiation tactics help you give better feedback
It’s how we help each other improve. It grows our craft, our relationships and most importantly, humbles our ego. But, feedback isn’t always easy to receive. So how do you...
August 11, 2020
Why are we addicted to meetings?
Meetings rarely produce meaningful design work. And most, if not all, meetings are a waste of time. So why do we have them?
July 14, 2020
Storytelling
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Rags to Riches (live session)
People love a good rags-to-riches story. Find out if you're Cinderella - or the Fairy Godmother.
September 29, 2022
Presentation styles: the secret of choosing the right style for you
Choose a presentation style that will have your audience captivated right from the start.
September 27, 2022
How to write a catchy presentation title
If people don't like your title, that's as far as they'll get. Time to reel them in!
September 15, 2022
Essential tips for your first presentation
What makes the difference between a good presentation and one you can’t wait to get out of? Are good presenters born, or made? Here are some essential presentation tips to make you a...
September 12, 2022
Guide to dealing with questions after your presentation
You don’t always need to ask for questions, but they can be very engaging and informative for your audience, so try it! Here's how to nail it.
September 08, 2022
Leadership
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Become a more effective leader at work without pretending to be someone you’re not
No two leaders are the same but there’s much we can learn from the most effective people in the best organisations. Read this and reflect on how you’re doing.
June 23, 2022
How to tell the difference between a leader and a manager
What makes a great leader, and how is that different to a great manager? Find out!
May 18, 2022
How to manage conflict in a workshop or meeting
If you get enough passionate people in a room to talk about problems and make decisions, conflict in a workshop or meeting is almost inevitable. Here's how to turn a bit of...
April 27, 2022
How to use Popcorn Boards: Leadership via Incremental Change
A Popcorn Board is a “to do” list board or a Kanban board used for tracking hypotheses. This framework is a powerful tool to introduce to your team because it...
March 24, 2022