Teacher Resource Guidebook - Using Mind Maps & Brainstorming to Explore Ideas ~ tessafrica.net ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document discusses mind mapping as a technique for organizing information in a visually engaging way that leverages how the human brain naturally processes and recalls information. It notes that mind mapping boosts memory, fosters creativity, enhances learning and presentation skills, and supports planning and collaboration. The document provides examples of mind maps created for topics like a project charter, system testing, training manuals, travel planning, goal setting, and imagination. It encourages the use of mind mapping over standard linear notes.
Essential Administrative Skills_Materi Pelatihan ADVANCED OFFICE MANAGEMENT a...Kanaidi ken
This document discusses essential administrative skills, including mind mapping techniques, managing projects to meet deadlines, planning and problem solving, managing meetings, and working with multiple managers. It defines mind maps as diagrams used to represent themes linked to a central idea or keyword, with ideas branching into subsections connected through colors, words, phrases, and images. Mind maps start with a central idea and establish key themes and terminology through branches and sub-branches. Contact information is provided for training on these skills.
The document discusses mind maps and how to create them. It explains that mind maps are graphical representations of ideas linked to a central concept, and that they use colors, images, and branches to show relationships among ideas. The document then provides instructions for creating a mind map, such as starting with a central image and main branches in different colors, and using keywords, symbols and space to connect and expand ideas. It emphasizes that mind maps improve memory retention through their visual structure and associations.
A mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas, lessons, long social studies lessons and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas. It is very useful for children and teachers. But what can we use mind maps for?
Note taking for students
Brainstorming (individually or in groups)
Problem solving in class
Studying and memorization for students
Planning
Researching and consolidating information from multiple sources
Presenting information
Gaining insight on complex subjects
Jogging your creativity
Project management_ Lecture #0 Mind mapping Csilla Fejes
Mind mapping is a creative note-taking technique that organizes ideas and information in a radial, graphical manner to maximize understanding and recall. It uses images, words, colors and branches to depict relationships between portions of information mapped around a central concept. Effective mind maps follow five characteristics - a central image, main themes as branches, associated key words/images on lines, topics of lesser importance as twigs, and a connected nodal structure.
This document discusses problem solving and brainstorming. It begins by outlining the objectives and introducing problem solving and brainstorming. It then describes the characteristics of problems, the 5 step problem solving process of defining the problem, identifying alternatives, choosing a solution, implementing it, and monitoring/evaluating. Next, it covers advantages and disadvantages of problem solving, as well as the brainwriting technique. The document proceeds to explain how brainstorming works, how to organize a session including preparation, rules, and evaluation. Common mistakes to avoid and benefits of brainstorming are also outlined. It concludes by mentioning brainstorming can be done using Xmind and provides references.
Teacher Resource Guidebook - Using Mind Maps & Brainstorming to Explore Ideas ~ tessafrica.net ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document discusses mind mapping as a technique for organizing information in a visually engaging way that leverages how the human brain naturally processes and recalls information. It notes that mind mapping boosts memory, fosters creativity, enhances learning and presentation skills, and supports planning and collaboration. The document provides examples of mind maps created for topics like a project charter, system testing, training manuals, travel planning, goal setting, and imagination. It encourages the use of mind mapping over standard linear notes.
Essential Administrative Skills_Materi Pelatihan ADVANCED OFFICE MANAGEMENT a...Kanaidi ken
This document discusses essential administrative skills, including mind mapping techniques, managing projects to meet deadlines, planning and problem solving, managing meetings, and working with multiple managers. It defines mind maps as diagrams used to represent themes linked to a central idea or keyword, with ideas branching into subsections connected through colors, words, phrases, and images. Mind maps start with a central idea and establish key themes and terminology through branches and sub-branches. Contact information is provided for training on these skills.
The document discusses mind maps and how to create them. It explains that mind maps are graphical representations of ideas linked to a central concept, and that they use colors, images, and branches to show relationships among ideas. The document then provides instructions for creating a mind map, such as starting with a central image and main branches in different colors, and using keywords, symbols and space to connect and expand ideas. It emphasizes that mind maps improve memory retention through their visual structure and associations.
A mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas, lessons, long social studies lessons and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas. It is very useful for children and teachers. But what can we use mind maps for?
Note taking for students
Brainstorming (individually or in groups)
Problem solving in class
Studying and memorization for students
Planning
Researching and consolidating information from multiple sources
Presenting information
Gaining insight on complex subjects
Jogging your creativity
Project management_ Lecture #0 Mind mapping Csilla Fejes
Mind mapping is a creative note-taking technique that organizes ideas and information in a radial, graphical manner to maximize understanding and recall. It uses images, words, colors and branches to depict relationships between portions of information mapped around a central concept. Effective mind maps follow five characteristics - a central image, main themes as branches, associated key words/images on lines, topics of lesser importance as twigs, and a connected nodal structure.
This document discusses problem solving and brainstorming. It begins by outlining the objectives and introducing problem solving and brainstorming. It then describes the characteristics of problems, the 5 step problem solving process of defining the problem, identifying alternatives, choosing a solution, implementing it, and monitoring/evaluating. Next, it covers advantages and disadvantages of problem solving, as well as the brainwriting technique. The document proceeds to explain how brainstorming works, how to organize a session including preparation, rules, and evaluation. Common mistakes to avoid and benefits of brainstorming are also outlined. It concludes by mentioning brainstorming can be done using Xmind and provides references.
Brainstorming is a group creativity technique used to generate many ideas for solving a problem. It works by having members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas without criticism or judgment. The underlying principle is that considering more ideas increases the chances of finding a high-quality solution. Brainstorming is commonly used by academics, researchers, and business teams to address problems collectively.
The document discusses mind maps, which are visual tools used to organize information in a radial, hierarchical structure around a central concept. It outlines the benefits of mind maps, such as improved focus, creativity, memory and clarity. Applications mentioned include project planning, problem solving, meetings and writing. Several mind mapping tools are described, both commercial and free/web-based options. Examples of personal and professional mind maps are provided. The document concludes with a case study on how mind maps were used to plan an organizational newsletter.
This document describes how to conduct a team health check based on Spotify's model. It involves discussing 11 topics related to team health using color-coded cards to indicate status. Teams discuss each topic, identify insights, and update a health check matrix. Actions are identified and added to iterations. Conducting regular health checks helps identify areas for improvement and ensures team alignment.
This document discusses mind mapping as a strategy for breaking down topics into smaller components to make understanding larger concepts and ideas easier. It describes how to create a mind map by choosing a topic and organizing it with an opening sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence. The document also lists some tips for using mind mapping like choosing a topic, taking notes, creating collective mind maps, and organizing maps. It discusses the strengths of mind mapping like being easy to use, connecting ideas, and helping students see relationships and engage with their learning. Finally, it provides examples of mind mapping software that allow collaboration and updating of maps.
The document discusses problem solving and problem journeys. It defines problem solving as working through details to reach a solution, requiring abstract thinking and creative solutions. Key aspects are understanding the goal and balancing structure with creativity. Problem journeys focus more on following a process than applying minds to the content, wanting group buy-in of individual solutions rather than solving problems, and lack constructive problem solving by shooting down ideas. Problem journeys occur due to groupthink, where loyalty and harmony suppress dissenting views, leading to irrational decisions without considering alternatives.
Dr. Sonam Bansal gave a presentation on creating mind maps using MindMeister. She began by explaining what mind maps are and their benefits for brainstorming, problem solving, and note taking. She then discussed different tools that can be used to create mind maps, highlighting MindMeister as an online tool. Dr. Bansal showed how to create a basic mind map using MindMeister by logging in, selecting a template, and adding branches and information. She provided examples of completed mind maps to demonstrate MindMeister's features.
Brainstorming is a technique used for problem-solving, team-building, and creative processes. It involves a group generating ideas without criticism to solve issues or develop new ideas. For brainstorming to be effective, it must be structured with clear objectives, time limits, and rules. The facilitator's role is crucial to manage the process, ensure participation, and categorize ideas. Following brainstorming, the group prioritizes options, agrees on actions and timelines, and monitors follow-up to achieve results and motivate continued participation.
A MindMap is a visual note-taking technique that represents ideas, words or concepts arranged radially around a central concept. It uses images, colors and words to depict associations between related ideas and allows for creative thinking. MindMaps follow basic guidelines - starting with a central image and branching out lines of different thickness connected to key words or ideas. They work with the brain's natural way of forming associations and are an effective learning and problem-solving tool.
Brainstorming is a technique used to generate many creative solutions to a problem by focusing on the problem and coming up with radical solutions without criticism. Ideas should be as broad and unusual as possible and developed quickly during brainstorming sessions. Effective brainstorming requires clearly defining the problem, keeping the session focused without criticism, and encouraging participants to build on each other's ideas to spark new solutions.
Problem solving involves finding solutions to complex issues by working through details, while leadership requires inspiring others towards goals and solving problems that arise. Good leaders anticipate problems, accept the truth, see the big picture, and handle problems one at a time. Leadership requires creative problem solving by viewing challenges from new perspectives and seeking innovation. Leaders must anticipate, identify, solve, prevent, and learn from problems, using strong communication and innovative approaches. When solving problems, leaders define the issue, analyze causes and evidence, establish evaluation criteria, propose solutions, and make an action plan.
The document discusses mind mapping, a technique developed by Tony Buzan for organizing information in a visual, non-linear way. Mind maps begin with a central concept or idea and use branches of words, images, and colors to depict related thoughts and concepts. The process involves free association of ideas without judgment and keeping the mind moving to new connections. Benefits of mind mapping include improved learning, clearer thinking, creativity, problem solving, and recall as the technique mirrors the way the brain works and makes key points easy to review.
The document provides instructions on brainstorming techniques for problem solving, including guidelines for effective brainstorming. It explains that brainstorming involves generating many potential solutions to a problem without judging ideas, and encourages building on others' suggestions. Examples of brainstorming tools like spider maps are also presented to help stimulate new ideas.
Володимир Коваль і Наталія Назар “Сhicken scratch – or how to visualize ideas” Dakiry
This document discusses sketchnoting, which is the process of capturing information visually using words, symbols, and images. It provides examples of activities for practicing sketchnoting skills at different levels, from basic exercises like drawing words to more complex tasks like visual note-taking from a lecture. Templates are suggested as a way to provide structure. References for further resources on sketchnoting and visual language are also included.
The document discusses various techniques for generating ideas including brainstorming, focus groups, personal illumination, attribute listing, thinking outside the box, free writing, free association, SCAMPER, synetics, storyboarding, role-playing, brainwriting, reverse thinking, and mindmapping. SCAMPER is an acronym using action verbs as prompts for creative ideas like substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to another use, eliminate, and reverse. Synetics assumes the creative process can be described and taught, invention processes in different fields use similar "psychic" processes, and individual and group creativity are analogous.
This document discusses concept mapping and mind mapping. It provides an overview of concept mapping as a research tool to represent concepts and interrelationships visually, while mind mapping is a special technique using brief notes and colored images to engage both sides of the brain. The document demonstrates how to create a basic concept map and mind map, and lists some applications such as for evaluation, brainstorming, organizing information, and as a memory aid. Finally, it discusses strategies for creating mind maps and provides examples of their use for meetings, problem solving, and business planning.
Mind mapping is a technique for visually organizing information in a diagram format rather than written sentences. A mind map uses a central topic with branches radiating out in a tree structure to show relationships between main topics, subtopics, and floating topics. Mind maps are useful for brainstorming, improving visualization and critical thinking, decision making, research, outlining documents, storyboarding presentations, and increasing retention. To create a mind map, start with a central topic and radiate branches outward adding subtopics and relationships between ideas. Mind maps differ from concept maps in their focus on a single central topic and use of radial hierarchies rather than connected concepts.
Mind mapping is a visualization technique that allows for radial, non-linear thinking inspired by how the brain naturally makes connections. It involves creating a central concept or word and radiating associated ideas, words and concepts outward in branches. There are no strict rules, but effective mind maps use text, images, color and doodling to visually outline information without editing as ideas emerge. Mind maps can facilitate more creative brainstorming compared to traditional outlines by allowing for multiple connections between topics. Students are assigned to create three hand-drawn mind maps related to their senior project and upload high-quality images of the maps to the class wiki by a deadline.
Storytelling is crucial to communicate a strategy. Here's a review from of The Execution Shortcut, reproduced by kind permission of the Institute of Internal Communication.
Brainstorming is a group creativity technique used to generate many ideas for solving a problem. It works by having members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas without criticism or judgment. The underlying principle is that considering more ideas increases the chances of finding a high-quality solution. Brainstorming is commonly used by academics, researchers, and business teams to address problems collectively.
The document discusses mind maps, which are visual tools used to organize information in a radial, hierarchical structure around a central concept. It outlines the benefits of mind maps, such as improved focus, creativity, memory and clarity. Applications mentioned include project planning, problem solving, meetings and writing. Several mind mapping tools are described, both commercial and free/web-based options. Examples of personal and professional mind maps are provided. The document concludes with a case study on how mind maps were used to plan an organizational newsletter.
This document describes how to conduct a team health check based on Spotify's model. It involves discussing 11 topics related to team health using color-coded cards to indicate status. Teams discuss each topic, identify insights, and update a health check matrix. Actions are identified and added to iterations. Conducting regular health checks helps identify areas for improvement and ensures team alignment.
This document discusses mind mapping as a strategy for breaking down topics into smaller components to make understanding larger concepts and ideas easier. It describes how to create a mind map by choosing a topic and organizing it with an opening sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence. The document also lists some tips for using mind mapping like choosing a topic, taking notes, creating collective mind maps, and organizing maps. It discusses the strengths of mind mapping like being easy to use, connecting ideas, and helping students see relationships and engage with their learning. Finally, it provides examples of mind mapping software that allow collaboration and updating of maps.
The document discusses problem solving and problem journeys. It defines problem solving as working through details to reach a solution, requiring abstract thinking and creative solutions. Key aspects are understanding the goal and balancing structure with creativity. Problem journeys focus more on following a process than applying minds to the content, wanting group buy-in of individual solutions rather than solving problems, and lack constructive problem solving by shooting down ideas. Problem journeys occur due to groupthink, where loyalty and harmony suppress dissenting views, leading to irrational decisions without considering alternatives.
Dr. Sonam Bansal gave a presentation on creating mind maps using MindMeister. She began by explaining what mind maps are and their benefits for brainstorming, problem solving, and note taking. She then discussed different tools that can be used to create mind maps, highlighting MindMeister as an online tool. Dr. Bansal showed how to create a basic mind map using MindMeister by logging in, selecting a template, and adding branches and information. She provided examples of completed mind maps to demonstrate MindMeister's features.
Brainstorming is a technique used for problem-solving, team-building, and creative processes. It involves a group generating ideas without criticism to solve issues or develop new ideas. For brainstorming to be effective, it must be structured with clear objectives, time limits, and rules. The facilitator's role is crucial to manage the process, ensure participation, and categorize ideas. Following brainstorming, the group prioritizes options, agrees on actions and timelines, and monitors follow-up to achieve results and motivate continued participation.
A MindMap is a visual note-taking technique that represents ideas, words or concepts arranged radially around a central concept. It uses images, colors and words to depict associations between related ideas and allows for creative thinking. MindMaps follow basic guidelines - starting with a central image and branching out lines of different thickness connected to key words or ideas. They work with the brain's natural way of forming associations and are an effective learning and problem-solving tool.
Brainstorming is a technique used to generate many creative solutions to a problem by focusing on the problem and coming up with radical solutions without criticism. Ideas should be as broad and unusual as possible and developed quickly during brainstorming sessions. Effective brainstorming requires clearly defining the problem, keeping the session focused without criticism, and encouraging participants to build on each other's ideas to spark new solutions.
Problem solving involves finding solutions to complex issues by working through details, while leadership requires inspiring others towards goals and solving problems that arise. Good leaders anticipate problems, accept the truth, see the big picture, and handle problems one at a time. Leadership requires creative problem solving by viewing challenges from new perspectives and seeking innovation. Leaders must anticipate, identify, solve, prevent, and learn from problems, using strong communication and innovative approaches. When solving problems, leaders define the issue, analyze causes and evidence, establish evaluation criteria, propose solutions, and make an action plan.
The document discusses mind mapping, a technique developed by Tony Buzan for organizing information in a visual, non-linear way. Mind maps begin with a central concept or idea and use branches of words, images, and colors to depict related thoughts and concepts. The process involves free association of ideas without judgment and keeping the mind moving to new connections. Benefits of mind mapping include improved learning, clearer thinking, creativity, problem solving, and recall as the technique mirrors the way the brain works and makes key points easy to review.
The document provides instructions on brainstorming techniques for problem solving, including guidelines for effective brainstorming. It explains that brainstorming involves generating many potential solutions to a problem without judging ideas, and encourages building on others' suggestions. Examples of brainstorming tools like spider maps are also presented to help stimulate new ideas.
Володимир Коваль і Наталія Назар “Сhicken scratch – or how to visualize ideas” Dakiry
This document discusses sketchnoting, which is the process of capturing information visually using words, symbols, and images. It provides examples of activities for practicing sketchnoting skills at different levels, from basic exercises like drawing words to more complex tasks like visual note-taking from a lecture. Templates are suggested as a way to provide structure. References for further resources on sketchnoting and visual language are also included.
The document discusses various techniques for generating ideas including brainstorming, focus groups, personal illumination, attribute listing, thinking outside the box, free writing, free association, SCAMPER, synetics, storyboarding, role-playing, brainwriting, reverse thinking, and mindmapping. SCAMPER is an acronym using action verbs as prompts for creative ideas like substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to another use, eliminate, and reverse. Synetics assumes the creative process can be described and taught, invention processes in different fields use similar "psychic" processes, and individual and group creativity are analogous.
This document discusses concept mapping and mind mapping. It provides an overview of concept mapping as a research tool to represent concepts and interrelationships visually, while mind mapping is a special technique using brief notes and colored images to engage both sides of the brain. The document demonstrates how to create a basic concept map and mind map, and lists some applications such as for evaluation, brainstorming, organizing information, and as a memory aid. Finally, it discusses strategies for creating mind maps and provides examples of their use for meetings, problem solving, and business planning.
Mind mapping is a technique for visually organizing information in a diagram format rather than written sentences. A mind map uses a central topic with branches radiating out in a tree structure to show relationships between main topics, subtopics, and floating topics. Mind maps are useful for brainstorming, improving visualization and critical thinking, decision making, research, outlining documents, storyboarding presentations, and increasing retention. To create a mind map, start with a central topic and radiate branches outward adding subtopics and relationships between ideas. Mind maps differ from concept maps in their focus on a single central topic and use of radial hierarchies rather than connected concepts.
Mind mapping is a visualization technique that allows for radial, non-linear thinking inspired by how the brain naturally makes connections. It involves creating a central concept or word and radiating associated ideas, words and concepts outward in branches. There are no strict rules, but effective mind maps use text, images, color and doodling to visually outline information without editing as ideas emerge. Mind maps can facilitate more creative brainstorming compared to traditional outlines by allowing for multiple connections between topics. Students are assigned to create three hand-drawn mind maps related to their senior project and upload high-quality images of the maps to the class wiki by a deadline.
Storytelling is crucial to communicate a strategy. Here's a review from of The Execution Shortcut, reproduced by kind permission of the Institute of Internal Communication.
The document discusses Garoto's strategy for achieving excellence in point-of-sale execution across Brazil. Garoto is Nestle's largest confectionery business in Brazil, accounting for 60% of Nestle's sales. Garoto aims to have its products available anywhere and everywhere through its "Loja Perfeita Garoto" strategy, focusing on availability, visibility, and accessibility. The challenge is to build an execution culture among the sales force to ensure the right products are in the right channels, at the right price points, in the right locations, with the right tools. Garoto has the largest sales network in Brazil with over 50 brokers, 200,000 customers, and 1,000 salespeople to execute this strategy nationwide
The document discusses the challenges of strategy implementation and why it often fails. It notes that leaders are typically trained in strategic planning but not execution. Some of the top reasons for implementation failure include underestimating the challenge, not aligning the organization to take the right actions, and failing to communicate the strategy effectively. Successful implementation requires engaging employees, creating a sense of urgency, constantly communicating progress and changes, aligning processes to the new strategy, and reinforcing the desired behaviors through performance measurement and culture alignment.
Book - Thesis-draft 05- FINAL 2015-12-10Msizi Mkhize
This dissertation investigates the design of a Youth Enterprise Hub in Mamelodi, South Africa. It aims to address socio-economic exclusion through a hub that promotes innovation, skills development, collaboration and information access. The document provides background on Mamelodi's deprived context and outlines the urban vision for the hub. It discusses relevant theory, precedents that informed the design, and the design development process. Diagrams and images depict the proposed site plan, program, structural concept, material selection and other technical aspects of the hub.
PEEX Consulting is a consulting firm that provides commercial excellence consulting, training, and other services to pharmaceutical companies. They help clients innovate business processes, integrate initiatives, and inspire change. Their services include skills training, workshops, business intelligence solutions, remote experts, and recruitment/assessment. Their goal is to help clients improve customer engagement and commercial strategies through innovative solutions and training.
Why Strategy Fails...and How You Can Make it Workleepublish
This document discusses strategic planning and why it often fails to be implemented successfully. It begins by providing statistics that show most organizations use strategic planning but few implement plans effectively. It then outlines the benefits strategic planning can provide, such as increased survival rates, longevity, sales, and performance. However, it notes that common reasons for failure include using poor practices, like having small planning teams without diverse perspectives or failing to monitor implementation. The document then lists 16 specific strategic planning problems and provides remedies for each.
Optimized Plant Construction (project execution excellence for on-time and on...Nilanjan Bandyopadhyay
3DEXPERIENCE for plant construction
excellence of large size and complex systems:
if we validate, describe and trace the
construction of a plant using its virtual clone,
can we deliver on time and on budget?
The document discusses execution excellence in HR at Airtel Digital TV. It describes how Airtel Digital TV recruited and trained 1600 technicians across 30 locations in 30 days to launch their service. They developed a rigorous training and certification process with a non-negotiable focus on standards and accountability. Through this process, Airtel Digital TV was able to achieve a 99% CSMM score, significantly higher than the industry average of 45%, and maintain that level of customer satisfaction for over 9 months. The document emphasizes the importance of "brave actions" and disciplined leadership to drive big transformations.
The document discusses strategic innovation process and styles. It outlines 12 steps in the strategic innovation process including setting goals, identifying opportunities and threats, capabilities, choosing a profit site, developing business and innovation strategies, functional strategies, globalization strategy, organizational structure, systems and processes, people, and protecting profits. It also describes 5 strategic innovation styles - Spiral Staircase, Cauldron, Fertile Field, Pac Man, and Explorer - that differ in their focus on improving existing models vs developing new solutions and assets.
This document is a copyrighted and confidential presentation about building execution excellence with program and project management. It discusses how poor execution is a common reason for executive failure. It then provides a case example of how a life insurance company implemented a program management office and project management processes to help align its organization during a business transformation initiative involving multiple projects and programs. The presentation outlines the challenges the company faced and the scope of work involved in the implementation.
The Strategy Execution Barometer is the largest strategy implementation benchmark in the world. It offers actionable, fact-based information to improve the strategy execution approach. This document offers an introduction.
Strategy execution master class 2017 by jeroen de flander Jeroen De Flander
Brochure strategy execution master class by Jeroen De Flander. This is the official strategy execution certification course endorsed by the institute for strategy execution
Here are a few key points about the importance of strategy implementation:
- Strategy implementation has a substantial impact on organizational performance. It is crucial to organizational effectiveness and critical to an organization's functioning.
- Successful strategy implementation gives an organization a significant competitive edge, especially in industries where unique strategies are difficult to achieve.
- Strategy implementation is even more important in turbulent environments. The ability to implement new strategies quickly and effectively may mean the difference between success and failure for an organization operating in dynamic or turbulent conditions.
- Well-formulated strategies only produce superior performance when they are successfully implemented. The best-made strategies are worthless if they cannot be implemented successfully.
- Strategy implementation is a key concern in managing strategic change
This presentation of my PhD thesis presents the Strategy Execution Framework consisting of 18 success factors related to the process, content and context of the implementation effort. Collectively, these factors help organizations develop and implement their strategies to achieve sustainable organizational success.
This document discusses strategy execution and achieving sustainable competitive advantage. It emphasizes the importance of clarity of purpose and vision, focus both internally and externally, and courageous leadership. Key aspects of effective execution include knowing your people and business, setting realistic goals and following through, expanding capabilities, and being resilient in the face of challenges. The document advocates for personal transformation by resetting one's "factory settings" and mental toolkit to execute strategies more effectively. Leaders like James Dyson and Jack Welch are presented as role models who learned from failures and reacted resiliently to challenges.
Product Quality Management (PQM) BRAINSTORMING, DELPHI Method AND NOMINAL GRO...Sanchit
This document discusses and compares different group decision making techniques: brainstorming, the Delphi technique, and the nominal group technique. It provides details on how each technique is conducted and its advantages and disadvantages. It also gives examples of companies that have used these techniques successfully, such as a marketing company in Japan that used brainstorming to boost sales of eco-friendly products.
Strategic Wargaming For Business Presentation to Deloitte's 50 Best Managed C...Fred Aubin, CD MCGI
Strategic Wargaming For Business - “Execution excellence through disciplined rehearsal” - Presented by Paul Roman and Fred Aubin to Deloitte's 50 Best Managed Companies Symposium at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on 16 April 2013
Affinity Diagram _ Talks about method to resolve problemsAmol Khedkar
An affinity diagram is a tool used to organize large amounts of data into logical groups. It involves brainstorming ideas, sorting them into common themes, and presenting the results. Key steps include inviting a diverse group to brainstorm, preparing materials, writing each idea on its own card, categorizing the cards into groups based on their themes, and creating a final diagram with the groups and an overview problem statement. The affinity diagram process helps uncover patterns, generate discussions, and develop innovative solutions to problems.
Mmap 4 teaching and Learning @ CADEe UPMSidek Aziz
This document outlines an event on mind mapping for teaching and learning. It discusses the concept of mind mapping, its benefits for learning, and how to create mind maps. Mind maps are a graphical technique to organize information in a radial, hierarchical structure with a central concept. The event will teach participants how to draw simple mind maps using software and apply the technique to improve teaching and learning.
تتحدث هذه المحاضرة عن العصف الذهني
Brainstorming
وهي أداة يتم استخدامها بغرض تجميع أكبر قدر ممكن من الأفكار لحل مشكلة أو تطوير منتج أو خدمة.
قمت في هذه المحاضرة بتعريف العصف الذهني او ال
Brainstorming
وشرحت أسباب اللجوء لهذه الأسلوب ووضحت أنواعه الموجودة.
قمت بعد ذلك بتوضيح خطوات العصف الذهني او ال
Brainstorming
متطرقا لأنواع متخصصة من العصف الذهني او ال
Brainstorming
يتم استخدامها في أحوال خاصة.
انتقلت بعدها لشرح استخدام تحليل باريتو عمليا في عمليات إدارة المشاريع وهي 6 عمليات يمكن فيها الاستفادة من تحليل باريتو فيها وعمليات تحليل الأعمال ( 15 عملية ) موزعة على دليل تحليل الأعمال من ال
PMI
( عمليتان) ودليل تحليل الأعمال من ال
IIBA
( 13 عملية ) وتم توضيح كيفية تطبيق ذلك في في التحليل الرباعي
SWOT
وفي إعداد الخطط الاستراتيجية.
What I Learned About Human Centered Design Process for NonprofitsBeth Kanter
A nonprofit organization convened a group of advisors and experts to develop strategies for its web platforms and branding using human-centered design methods over the course of a one-day workshop with 12 participants. The workshop followed human-centered design processes, including understanding the context through presentations and discussion, identifying themes in the organization's challenges through affinity mapping, generating ideas through structured brainstorming in small teams, prioritizing ideas, and synthesizing concepts into visualizations. The results would inform the organization's funding and branding strategies.
A design team collaborates to develop a design that fulfills the given brief. The team researches the brief, shares ideas, and evolves the concept until the brief is met. Ideas are presented to the client as a storyboard or prototype for approval. The team leader ensures each member understands the brief and works as part of the team, communicating effectively. Modern trends in team leadership include autocratic, democratic, collegial, and laissez-faire styles. An exercise has students design a website for a sports team by researching sites, creating mind maps and sketches for the client's approval.
Brainstorming is a technique used to generate creative ideas and solutions to a problem in a group setting. It aims to produce a list of potential solutions through discussion without filtering ideas. The benefits are that it pools the experience and creativity of a team to provoke new ideas. Brainstorming works best with groups of 5-10 people and takes 15-20 minutes. It involves writing down individual ideas on post-it notes which are then placed on a board and discussed to generate further ideas.
This document outlines basic reading strategies to help students increase their reading abilities. It discusses why strategies are used, such as making reading more understandable for struggling readers. Some strategies covered include trying again if a passage is not understood, zooming in on confusing text, taking notes, using concept maps, identifying main ideas and rhetorical patterns, reading details, and summarizing or paraphrasing. The document encourages using one or multiple strategies and thinking actively while reading to better understand and connect with the text.
The document discusses brainstorming techniques. It defines brainstorming as a group process for generating ideas around a problem by encouraging unrestrained contributions without self-censorship. The document outlines Alex Osborn's four rules for effective brainstorming: defer judgment, reach for quantity, welcome unusual ideas, and build on existing ideas. It also discusses seven steps for structured brainstorming including identifying objectives, setting time limits, capturing all ideas, avoiding groupthink, getting specific on strong ideas, and sharing results. The goal of brainstorming is to spark creativity and new perspectives to solve problems.
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This document provides an overview of tools and activities that can be used to help teams work more effectively. It includes descriptions of 10 different tools: Brainstorming, Brownpaper Technique, Day in the Life Of, Fishbone Analysis and Five Whys, Force-field Analysis, Prioritization Matrix, Problem Solving/Team Building, Six Hats, Stakeholder Mapping, and SWOT. Each tool is described clearly in 1-2 sentences explaining what it is and why it would be used. The document also provides more detailed descriptions of selected tools, including how to structure and facilitate a brainstorming session and the two-phase process for developing and evaluating a Brownpaper Technique. The purpose is to offer
This document describes various creativity tools including brainstorming, reversal tool, SCAMPER tool, reframing matrix, concept fan, mind mapping, provocation, DOIT, and vertical & lateral thinking. It provides details on how each tool is used, such as brainstorming involving short meetings to generate many ideas without criticism, the reversal tool asking the opposite of the intended question, and SCAMPER analyzing ways to substitute, combine, adapt, modify, find other uses for, eliminate, and rearrange aspects of a product or service.
This document discusses various models and processes for individual and group decision making. It begins by outlining the rational decision making process of recognizing a problem, setting objectives, evaluating alternatives, making a decision, and gathering feedback. It then discusses three models of decision making: the rational model, bounded rationality model, and garbage can model. The rest of the document provides details on various aspects of decision making, including cognitive styles, risk, escalation of commitment, intuition, creativity, participative decision making, group dynamics, and technological aids.
Decision_Making_group_and process how to start a group decisionKennRodriguez2
The document discusses models of decision making including the rational model, bounded rationality model, and garbage can model. It describes the decision making process which involves recognizing a problem, identifying objectives, gathering data, listing alternatives, selecting a course of action, implementing, and gathering feedback. Effective decision making considers quality, timeliness, acceptance and ethics. Managers have different cognitive styles that influence how they approach problems and make decisions. The document provides tips for techniques to aid decision making like brainstorming, affinity diagrams, and the nominal group technique.
The document discusses models of decision making including the rational model, bounded rationality model, and garbage can model. It describes the six step rational decision making process of analyzing the situation, setting objectives, searching for alternatives, evaluating alternatives, making a decision, and evaluating the decision. Factors that influence effective decision making are also discussed such as quality, timeliness, acceptance, and ethical appropriateness. The document provides tips for techniques to gather ideas and make group decisions including brainstorming, the nominal group technique, affinity diagrams, and electronic meetings. Risk taking, escalation of commitment, and Jungian cognitive styles in relation to decision making are also summarized.
The document discusses models of decision making including the rational model, bounded rationality model, and garbage can model. It describes the six step rational decision making process of analyzing the situation, setting objectives, searching for alternatives, evaluating alternatives, making a decision, and evaluating the decision. Factors that influence effective decision making are also discussed such as quality, timeliness, acceptance, and ethical appropriateness. The document provides tips for techniques to gather ideas and make group decisions including brainstorming, the nominal group technique, affinity diagrams, and electronic meetings. Risk preference, escalation of commitment, and Jungian cognitive styles are also covered.
Here are some potential issues with using this design for a daycare business logo:
- The sharp points and angles could be perceived as too aggressive for a daycare brand targeting young children and families. Round, soft shapes may be more appropriate.
- The design does not clearly convey the daycare service being offered. A logo for a daycare should likely incorporate more child-friendly imagery or symbols to indicate it's a place for kids.
- The color scheme of black and white could be seen as too somber or serious for a daycare. Brighter, more vibrant colors often work better for child-focused brands.
- The design lacks details that help build an emotional connection with the audience. Incorporating
Neal Elbaum Shares Top 5 Trends Shaping the Logistics Industry in 2024Neal Elbaum
In the ever-evolving world of logistics, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Industry expert Neal Elbaum highlights the top five trends shaping the logistics industry in 2024, offering valuable insights into the future of supply chain management.
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While agile has entered the post-mainstream age, possibly losing its mojo along the way, the rise of remote working is dealing a more severe blow than its industrialization.
In this talk we'll have a look to the cumulative effect of the constraints of a remote working environment and of the common countermeasures.
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M249 Saw marksman PMIThe Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), or 5.56mm M249 is an individually portable, gas operated, magazine or disintegrating metallic link-belt fed, light machine gun with fixed headspace and quick change barrel feature. The M249 engages point targets out to 800 meters, firing the improved NATO standard 5.56mm cartridge.The SAW forms the basis of firepower for the fire team. The gunner has the option of using 30-round M16 magazines or linked ammunition from pre-loaded 200-round plastic magazines. The gunner's basic load is 600 rounds of linked ammunition.The SAW was developed through an initially Army-led research and development effort and eventually a Joint NDO program in the late 1970s/early 1980s to restore sustained and accurate automatic weapons fire to the fire team and squad. When actually fielded in the mid-1980s, the SAW was issued as a one-for-one replacement for the designated "automatic rifle" (M16A1) in the Fire Team. In this regard, the SAW filled the void created by the retirement of the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) during the 1950s because interim automatic weapons (e.g. M-14E2/M16A1) had failed as viable "base of fire" weapons.
Early in the SAW's fielding, the Army identified the need for a Product Improvement Program (PIP) to enhance the weapon. This effort resulted in a "PIP kit" which modifies the barrel, handguard, stock, pistol grip, buffer, and sights.
The M249 machine gun is an ideal complementary weapon system for the infantry squad platoon. It is light enough to be carried and operated by one man, and can be fired from the hip in an assault, even when loaded with a 200-round ammunition box. The barrel change facility ensures that it can continue to fire for long periods. The US Army has conducted strenuous trials on the M249 MG, showing that this weapon has a reliability factor that is well above that of most other small arms weapon systems. Today, the US Army and Marine Corps utilize the license-produced M249 SAW.
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This presentation, "The Morale Killers: 9 Ways Managers Unintentionally Demotivate Employees (and How to Fix It)," is a deep dive into the critical factors that can negatively impact employee morale and engagement. Based on extensive research and real-world experiences, this presentation reveals the nine most common mistakes managers make, often without even realizing it.
The presentation begins by highlighting the alarming statistic that 70% of employees report feeling disengaged at work, underscoring the urgency of addressing this issue. It then delves into each of the nine "morale killers," providing clear explanations and illustrative examples.
1. Ignoring Achievements: The presentation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and rewarding employees' efforts, tailored to their individual preferences.
2. Bad Hiring/Promotions & Broken Promises: It reveals the detrimental effects of poor hiring and promotion decisions, along with the erosion of trust that results from broken promises.
3. Treating Everyone Equally & Tolerating Poor Performance: This section stresses the need for fair treatment while acknowledging that employees have different needs. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing poor performance promptly.
4. Stifling Growth & Lack of Interest: The presentation highlights the importance of providing opportunities for learning and growth, as well as showing genuine care for employees' well-being.
5. Unclear Communication & Micromanaging: It exposes the frustration and resentment caused by vague expectations and excessive control, advocating for clear communication and employee empowerment.
The presentation then shifts its focus to the power of recognition and empowerment, highlighting how a culture of appreciation can fuel engagement and motivation. It provides actionable takeaways for managers, emphasizing the need to stop demotivating behaviors and start actively fostering a positive workplace culture.
The presentation concludes with a strong call to action, encouraging viewers to explore the accompanying blog post, "9 Proven Ways to Crush Employee Morale (and How to Avoid Them)," for a more in-depth analysis and practical solutions.
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4. • It is a group or individual creativity technique by which
efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem
by gathering a list of ideas.
What is Brainstorming?
5. • Focus on quantity
• Withhold criticism
• Welcome unusual ideas
• Combine and improve ideas
Rules for best brainstorming
6. 1. Guide the Discussion
2. Clearly define the topic to be brainstormed.
3. Aim to generate as many ideas as possible in 20-30
minutes.
4. Don't change, criticize or evaluate any idea.
5. Encourage each member to present as many ideas as
possible.
6. Keep going until all ideas have been presented.
7. Sorting/Ranking Ideas
7 Steps to Effective Brainstorming
8. • It is a structured form of brainstorming that results in the
generation and prioritization of ideas.
• It is particularly useful when a large group is involved in the
brainstorming process and when there is a need to take a
brainstormed list and prioritized it.
Nominal Group Technique
11. • Mind Map: it is basically a diagram that connects information around
a central subject.
What is Mind Mapping?
12. • More brain friendly.
• Easy to review, it can at once give you an overview of a large
subject. (without review lose 80% within 24 hours).
• You can generate ideas very quickly with this technique and
are encouraged to explore different creative pathways.
• Find deeper meaning in your subject, and also prompt you
to fill in more or find what you're missing.
Why we use Mind Mapping?
13. • Start with a large piece of paper in a landscape position.
• Create a large colourful central image
• Create main branches for ideas in different colours ( use the same
colour for sub branches)
• Use key words only and adapt the size of the word based on
importance
• Use images that remind you of the key topics
• Use arrows and symbols to connect ideas
• Leave space to add to your mind map
• Find a style which works for you.
How to create a mind map?
20. • It is a graphic tool designed to help organize loose, unstructured
ideas generated in brainstorming or problem solving meetings.
Benefit:
• It shows the relationships between information, opinions,
problems, solutions, issues, contributing factors, and more by
placing them in related groupings.
Affinity Diagram
21. • Record each idea on cards or notes.
• Look for ideas that seem to be related.
• Sort cards into groups until all cards have been used.
Process
24. • It is a project planning tool that is used to weigh several items against
another, by identifying the relative importance.
Benefits:
1. Weighting criteria
2. Prioritization
3. Making decisions
Criteria Matrix