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A TCUK15 workshop by John Kearney and Karen Mardahl at the ISTC's technical communication conference on September 29th in Glasgow, Scotland. Script for the workshop is at http://www.mardahl.dk/2015/10/29/the-getting-things-done-workshop-at-tcuk15/.
My presentation from London's UX Crunch on designing for how we perceive, think, and talk about time. Please share your comments, or get in touch if you've any questions.
Presentation from IT Brunch "Time Management" conference (online, February 2012) about my 2 years experience and lessons learned in Podomoro time management technique.
TRIZ-Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.pptxSejalWasule
TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is a problem-solving methodology developed by the Soviet engineer and inventor Genrich Altshuller. TRIZ is based on the analysis of thousands of patents and the identification of patterns of innovation and inventive principles.
The TRIZ methodology consists of several key components:
Problem formulation: This involves defining the problem and its parameters, as well as identifying the desired outcomes.
Analysis of the problem: This involves breaking down the problem into smaller parts and identifying the underlying contradictions and conflicts.
Use of inventive principles: TRIZ identifies a set of 40 inventive principles that can be used to solve problems. These principles are based on patterns of innovation that have been identified through the analysis of patents.
Ideation: This involves generating ideas and concepts for solving the problem, using the inventive principles and other ideation techniques.
Evaluation and implementation: This involves evaluating the ideas generated and selecting the most promising solutions for implementation.
The key benefit of TRIZ is that it provides a systematic approach to problem-solving, which can lead to more effective and efficient solutions. It also provides a structured framework for ideation, which can help to generate a larger number of creative ideas.The TRIZ methodology is particularly useful for addressing complex problems that seem unsolvable using traditional problem-solving approaches. It provides a structured framework for ideation and encourages innovative thinking, which can lead to breakthrough solutions. The TRIZ methodology has been used successfully in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products.
This training is focused on providing an overview of common tools and techniques for time management (or attention management). It was prepared for a team of recruiters and sales individuals.
A "tomato" is a slot of 25 minutes where you focus continuously on a single task. The "pomodoro technique" is a tracking and feedback process that fills the gap between the high-level tracking of user stories and the hour-by-hour development cycle.
The Design Thinking process first defines the problem and then implements the solutions, always with the needs of the user demographic at the core of concept development. This process focuses on needfinding, understanding, creating, thinking, and doing. At the core of this process is a bias towards action and creation: by creating and testing something, you can continue to learn and improve upon your initial ideas.
1. EMPATHIZE
2. DEFINE
3. IDEATE
4. PROTOTYPE
5. TEST
Ever wondered how you can accelerate your learning. Here is a deck that shows some of the latest research on neuroscience and cognitive science on learning.
The slides will cover two key techniques: Deliberate Learning and Perceptual Knowledge to help you learn skills faster and become an expert at anything.
5 principles for better learning freely taken from a coursera moo: Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help
you master tough subjects
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Getting Things Done for Technical CommunicatorsKaren Mardahl
A TCUK15 workshop by John Kearney and Karen Mardahl at the ISTC's technical communication conference on September 29th in Glasgow, Scotland. Script for the workshop is at http://www.mardahl.dk/2015/10/29/the-getting-things-done-workshop-at-tcuk15/.
My presentation from London's UX Crunch on designing for how we perceive, think, and talk about time. Please share your comments, or get in touch if you've any questions.
Presentation from IT Brunch "Time Management" conference (online, February 2012) about my 2 years experience and lessons learned in Podomoro time management technique.
TRIZ-Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.pptxSejalWasule
TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is a problem-solving methodology developed by the Soviet engineer and inventor Genrich Altshuller. TRIZ is based on the analysis of thousands of patents and the identification of patterns of innovation and inventive principles.
The TRIZ methodology consists of several key components:
Problem formulation: This involves defining the problem and its parameters, as well as identifying the desired outcomes.
Analysis of the problem: This involves breaking down the problem into smaller parts and identifying the underlying contradictions and conflicts.
Use of inventive principles: TRIZ identifies a set of 40 inventive principles that can be used to solve problems. These principles are based on patterns of innovation that have been identified through the analysis of patents.
Ideation: This involves generating ideas and concepts for solving the problem, using the inventive principles and other ideation techniques.
Evaluation and implementation: This involves evaluating the ideas generated and selecting the most promising solutions for implementation.
The key benefit of TRIZ is that it provides a systematic approach to problem-solving, which can lead to more effective and efficient solutions. It also provides a structured framework for ideation, which can help to generate a larger number of creative ideas.The TRIZ methodology is particularly useful for addressing complex problems that seem unsolvable using traditional problem-solving approaches. It provides a structured framework for ideation and encourages innovative thinking, which can lead to breakthrough solutions. The TRIZ methodology has been used successfully in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products.
This training is focused on providing an overview of common tools and techniques for time management (or attention management). It was prepared for a team of recruiters and sales individuals.
A "tomato" is a slot of 25 minutes where you focus continuously on a single task. The "pomodoro technique" is a tracking and feedback process that fills the gap between the high-level tracking of user stories and the hour-by-hour development cycle.
The Design Thinking process first defines the problem and then implements the solutions, always with the needs of the user demographic at the core of concept development. This process focuses on needfinding, understanding, creating, thinking, and doing. At the core of this process is a bias towards action and creation: by creating and testing something, you can continue to learn and improve upon your initial ideas.
1. EMPATHIZE
2. DEFINE
3. IDEATE
4. PROTOTYPE
5. TEST
Ever wondered how you can accelerate your learning. Here is a deck that shows some of the latest research on neuroscience and cognitive science on learning.
The slides will cover two key techniques: Deliberate Learning and Perceptual Knowledge to help you learn skills faster and become an expert at anything.
5 principles for better learning freely taken from a coursera moo: Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help
you master tough subjects
by Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski
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Francesco first used a tomato-shaped
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in Italian
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