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I'm always fascinated by the quirky and unusual, so the IG Nobel Prizes are right up my alley. These awards celebrate research that's so surprising it makes you laugh and think. Last Thursday, the 34th annual prizes went to another batch of delightfully strange studies. One amusing detail of the ceremony is Miss Sweetie Poo, a little girl whose only task is to keep the speeches short and to the point. Winners have just one minute to give a speech 😲, and if they exceed that or become dull, she interrupts by loudly repeating, “Please stop. I’m bored.” It's both effective and hilarious. Now, imagine having a Miss Sweetie Poo at work! As we enter a new workweek, let's channel her spirit and keep our communication and work engaging - OK? Here are some strategies to avoid boring our own version of Miss Sweetie Poo: 1. Know your audience and tailor your message to grab and hold their attention. 2. Use storytelling techniques to prevent "death by PowerPoint." (Personally, I really like the SUCCESs model from Made to Stick by Chip & Dan Heath) 3. Incorporate ways to interact and engage others throughout your meeting/ presentation. 4. Start on time and end early. Here's a short clip of Miss Sweetie Poo in action https://lnkd.in/d8Hjgh5K

In this episode, we talk with Ilya Shabanov @Artifexx  about Academic Knowledge Management. ✅ What is it? ✅ Why do you need one for your academic career? ✅and how it can help you gain novel insights! LISTEN HERE: https://lnkd.in/exrCMNWq

In this episode, we talk with Ilya Shabanov @Artifexx  about Academic Knowledge Management. ✅ What is it? ✅ Why do you need one for your academic career? ✅and how it can help you gain novel insights! LISTEN HERE: https://lnkd.in/exrCMNWq

Great books lead to great life changes! 🆙🙌 The text is the only authority in the Socratic seminar. At the Great Connections Summer Seminar, we dive into history’s most important and world-changing texts. Our aim: respectful conversations that help you judge ideas and issues for yourself. 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 Have enjoyable and productive conversations—not debates—so everyone can come to his or her own reasoned conclusions! 𝙀𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 We explore classic texts as a group that have extraordinary relevance to modern life.

🤓Knowledge Sharing🤓 "Knowledge is power. Knowledge shared is power multiplied." "Gaining knowledge, is the first step to wisdom. Sharing it, is the first step to humanity." Enjoy my video 😉.

In the webinar "Study and Application: Unlocking Knowledge through Purposeful Learning", Mathias Osland discusses how to prepare to study purposefully, how to improve retention and to self-critique, and covers three ways of studying that will boost your ability to retain and apply knowledge. Watch the recording here:

I am doing a thing! Thankful to Feihong Chen (CaFei.Space) for inviting me along to her brainchild – a series of sessions centred on an all-rounded support system for life. LOL is a series of sessions aimed at making this “figuring life out” thing a tad easier. These open sessions focus on three aspects: (1) “𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤”: skills or topics for the unexamined life, (2) “𝐎𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞”: discussing the things that the universe seem to hint at us about, and (3) “𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬”: navigating crossroads and turning points. Public speaking and stage fear has always been that one aspect that rises in significance by surprise. So, when Fei reached out with the suggestion, it was a no-brainer in saying “yes!” and designing something for her series. My session on 19 𝐌𝐚𝐲, 4-6 𝐩𝐦 will be an open speaking circle on the topic of speaking fears. More than just a ‘training workshop’, it’s going to be a discussive, experimental setting where I hope to facilitate your sharing on your speaking barriers and offer a safe practice space. No prerequisites required except for an open, curious mind! 💡 The main details are below and I will add the event link in the comments – join if this is something that resonates with you!   

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of time travel and eager to explore its scientific principles and fictional possibilities? Join us on an exhilarating adventure through the realms of time with our captivating course, “Time Trek: Delving into the Science and Fictional Frontiers of Time Travel.” 🚀 Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a fiction buff, or simply curious about the concept of time travel, this course offers a thrilling exploration of one of the most intriguing topics in science and storytelling. https://buff.ly/47AUxHk

If you do multilingual research, take a listen to this webinar Carlos and I did with our friends Polly Speros and Kevin Row from Fuel Cycle! #globalresearch #inclusivity

🚀 Don't Miss Out on Our Latest Interview! 🚀 We invite you to dive into an insightful interview with Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, Dr. Marek Oramus, where he discusses the significant impact of the DISCO project. In this interview, Dr. Oramus highlights how DISCO has successfully fostered collaboration between education, businesses, and civil society, driving innovation and positive change across sectors. 📖 Read the full interview to learn more about this groundbreaking project and its long-lasting effects! https://lnkd.in/dHifyfxH