Category Archives: Education

5 Reasons Why Learning To Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Is Hard

Recently I've written about learning to disagree without being disagreeable. Sometimes I ask hard questions. Sometimes I'm willing to ask the question that everyone is thinking but won't say. Some accuse my questioning of being negative to the ...

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Are You Promoting Outdated Conference Education Models? Junk Brain Science Exposed Part 2

Having one's fundamental belief systems challenged is hard. When those core beliefs are proven, through science, to be incorrect, it is even harder to let go. Sometimes it takes days, months and even years to let the new information unfold and develop an understanding of the ...

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Alleged Brain Science Education Exposed – Learning To Unlearn, Learn And Relearn

"The secret to learning new things is to be willing to unlearn--even if your behaviors previously brought success." ~ Marcia Connor. Unlearning, Learning And Relearning About How The Brain Impacts Conferences And Events I'm ...

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Three Ways To Upgrade Reekin’ Stinkin’ Conference Education And Help Your Presenters Practice Their Craft

Let's face it. Most conference education is lackluster. Actually, most of it stinks, is dull and could be used to line bird cages. Generally, our customers say they attend conferences and meetings to learn and network. Yet, we as conference organizers continue to do the ...

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Learnscaping Your Conference Education Strategies

Do you landscape your yard? If you live in a condo or apartment, you may not have a yard. Although someone is usually paid to maintain the facility's grounds and ...

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