Generative Learning Theory was introduced in 1974 by Merlin C. Wittrock an American educational psychologist. It is based on the idea that learners can actively integrate new ideas into their memory to enhance their educational experience. In essence, it involves...
Cross-cultural Competency Tools
Jenny Plaister-Ten outlines 3 different approaches According to an international study from the British Council, employers now place a high level of importance upon intercultural skills1. Skills such as 'demonstrating respect for others', 'building trust' and 'working...
Visioning exercise for leadership team
This exercise can be used for the leadership team; groups; departments; the whole organisation An example project: The vision session was for a company with 3 in the leadership team (90% owner, a 10% owner and a director of technology with no equity stake). The first...
VIA Classification of 24 Strengths
In the early 2000s, something ground breaking occurred in the social sciences: Scientists discovered a common language of 24 character strengths make up what’s best about our personality. Everyone possesses all 24 character strengths in different degrees, so each...
Wheel of Intelligent Leadership
John Mattone’s Wheel of Intelligent Leadership is a leadership competency model consists of an inner-core and outer-core, as follows: Inner Core (Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Elements) Self-Concept and Character (Values, Beliefs, and References) Thoughts;...
Comfort Fear Learning Growth Zones
John Mattone’s Wheel of Intelligent Leadership is a leadership competency model consists of an inner-core and outer-core, as follows: Inner Core (Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Elements) Self-Concept and Character (Values, Beliefs, and References) Thoughts;...
PERMA Model article and exercise
Everyone seems to be in the pursuit of happiness nowadays, but what if we had a model—like the PERMA model—to help guide us?There are many ways to reach happiness, including training your mind for happiness, spending money on others, and following the guidelines...
Vision exercise for Leadership Team
This exercise can be used for the leadership team; groups; departments; the whole organisation Vision exercise for Leadership Team
Trust
A critical factor for your team’s success is to build (and sustain) an environment of TRUST across all aspects of the business. In today’s world of a Royal Commission into the financial sector; glib double-talk and broken election promises from politicians; greedy and...








