“Our present system works fine, why make any changes?”

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Change is necessary. Stagnation of processes can impact development and performance. A question frequently asked in situations where acceptance and change play major roles is, “How adaptable are you or your system/product/service?” A systematic training and development plan helps ensure efficient transfer of learning to the job. Companies (or organisations or individuals) that do not …

Introducing Transformative Learning (for a corporate mind-set)

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Being human is defined by the condition that we have to understand the meaning of our experiences. Facilitating such understanding is the cardinal goal of andragogy (adult education and training). How your company defines the work experience for its employees potentially differentiates the ‘humans’ from the ‘resources’. In thinking autonomously (independently), we often develop the …

How Being Smart Harms Us: The Curable Curse of Intelligence

Intelligence, often viewed as a coveted trait, has been subject to numerous studies and debates. Does intelligence always bring success and accolades? From the perspective of conventional wisdom, intelligence is considered an asset in navigating life’s challenges. However, the role of intelligence in modern society, where the pace of innovation and technological advancement is increasing …

Breaking Down Barriers: How Ego is Hindering Learning

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Ego is a significant barrier to learning in the tech age, where new technologies and concepts are emerging at a rapid pace. Ego often prevents individuals from embracing new ideas, admitting their lack of knowledge, and seeking out new sources of information. In the tech industry, where innovation is king, ego leads to an unwillingness …

“Satisfaction Economy: The path to a post-scarcity world for us all”

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Imagine a world where everyone’s basic needs are met, where collaboration and cooperation are valued above competition, and where the goal of society is the well-being and satisfaction of its citizens. This is the world through Satisfaction Economy, a visionary economic system that offers a pathway to a better future for all. In this ground-breaking …

The Relevance of Learning Consultancies for Organizations, Individuals, and Students

Learning consultancies are relevant for organizations, individuals, and students in different but equally important ways. For organizations, learning consultancies provide expertise and support in creating and delivering effective learning programs. They help organizations identify their learning and development needs, develop customized learning solutions, and implement training programs that align with their overall business goals. This …

Learning Bytes

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Welcome to our newest adventure in learning! The buck does not stop at cognition. We believe that there is constant development of, and change in, conception and consumption of learning. Here, we also believe that all education should be optionally free for, and freely accessible to, everyone seeking it. For beyond cognition, there is consciousness. …