The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
The document outlines various study programs and courses offered by the Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (IPM) focused on developing human capital management skills, including certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in areas such as human resource management, training, leadership, and strategic human resources. IPM aims to be a guiding force in developing best people management practices in Asia and to equip students and professionals with the knowledge and competencies needed to meet the challenges of managing human resources. A variety of short courses, workshops, seminars, and consultancy services are also provided to organizations and HR professionals.
This document discusses management development and leadership training. It explains that organizations use tools to identify management potential and provide intensive development programs for future leaders. Management development aims to challenge all managers to grow through performance and prepare for tomorrow's requirements. It involves assessing employees and training them in leadership skills like cognitive, behavioral and environmental skills. Management development can be used to attract, retain and monitor managerial talent, and provide competitive advantages. The document outlines the processes organizations use to conduct management development programs, including determining competencies, roles and accountabilities, and developing individuals' careers. It also discusses fast-track management development programs used to identify leadership potential and supplement managerial skills.
(1) The document outlines guidelines for developing a trainer's toolkit using the ADDIER instructional design model, which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
(2) It provides detailed checklists of items to include in the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision phases of creating a training program.
(3) The checklists include items like conducting a needs assessment, writing learning objectives, developing course content and materials, formatting presentation slides, obtaining approvals, conducting evaluations, and establishing a revision process.
The document provides guidance on improving speech delivery skills. It discusses using proper pronunciation, avoiding filler words, varying pitch and tone, and pacing speech at a rate that allows listeners to understand. Specific exercises are presented to practice these skills, such as reading passages aloud and speaking with different emotions. The overall message is that mastering elements of voice and delivery helps ensure effective communication and a positive impression on audiences.
This document discusses effective delivery competencies including gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact. It notes that over 50% of communication is nonverbal and 90% of emotional communication is conveyed nonverbally. Different types of gestures like descriptive, emphatic, and suggestive gestures are outlined, and how gestures can clarify ideas, lend emphasis, help with nerves, and stimulate participation. Facial expressions include seven universal expressions. Effective gesturing involves responding naturally, suiting gestures to words and occasions, making gestures convincing and smooth. Maintaining eye contact is also discussed.
This document contains an application form for various postgraduate study programs in Economics at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The application requests information such as contact details, educational background, employment history, program details, and references. It informs applicants to include an application fee with their submission and provide confidential assessments from two referees.
This document discusses the history and current state of labour law and industrial relations in Sri Lanka. It notes that historically, trade unionism had a political influence and there was rivalry between multiple unions. The government supported workers to gain political support. Currently, the framework is highly regulated with an emphasis on laws over relations. The government's future policy focuses on employment generation, skills development, flexible labour laws, and strengthening employer-employee relations. Initiatives are being taken by organizations to lobby for reforms and study related issues. Moving forward, it is necessary to translate policies into action, create a flexible environment, promote stronger relations over regulations, and ensure workers have competitive skills. Industrial relations are strengthened not through punishment but by creating understanding between employers and
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
The document outlines various study programs and courses offered by the Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (IPM) focused on developing human capital management skills, including certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in areas such as human resource management, training, leadership, and strategic human resources. IPM aims to be a guiding force in developing best people management practices in Asia and to equip students and professionals with the knowledge and competencies needed to meet the challenges of managing human resources. A variety of short courses, workshops, seminars, and consultancy services are also provided to organizations and HR professionals.
This document discusses management development and leadership training. It explains that organizations use tools to identify management potential and provide intensive development programs for future leaders. Management development aims to challenge all managers to grow through performance and prepare for tomorrow's requirements. It involves assessing employees and training them in leadership skills like cognitive, behavioral and environmental skills. Management development can be used to attract, retain and monitor managerial talent, and provide competitive advantages. The document outlines the processes organizations use to conduct management development programs, including determining competencies, roles and accountabilities, and developing individuals' careers. It also discusses fast-track management development programs used to identify leadership potential and supplement managerial skills.
(1) The document outlines guidelines for developing a trainer's toolkit using the ADDIER instructional design model, which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
(2) It provides detailed checklists of items to include in the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision phases of creating a training program.
(3) The checklists include items like conducting a needs assessment, writing learning objectives, developing course content and materials, formatting presentation slides, obtaining approvals, conducting evaluations, and establishing a revision process.
The document provides guidance on improving speech delivery skills. It discusses using proper pronunciation, avoiding filler words, varying pitch and tone, and pacing speech at a rate that allows listeners to understand. Specific exercises are presented to practice these skills, such as reading passages aloud and speaking with different emotions. The overall message is that mastering elements of voice and delivery helps ensure effective communication and a positive impression on audiences.
This document discusses effective delivery competencies including gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact. It notes that over 50% of communication is nonverbal and 90% of emotional communication is conveyed nonverbally. Different types of gestures like descriptive, emphatic, and suggestive gestures are outlined, and how gestures can clarify ideas, lend emphasis, help with nerves, and stimulate participation. Facial expressions include seven universal expressions. Effective gesturing involves responding naturally, suiting gestures to words and occasions, making gestures convincing and smooth. Maintaining eye contact is also discussed.
This document contains an application form for various postgraduate study programs in Economics at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The application requests information such as contact details, educational background, employment history, program details, and references. It informs applicants to include an application fee with their submission and provide confidential assessments from two referees.
This document discusses the history and current state of labour law and industrial relations in Sri Lanka. It notes that historically, trade unionism had a political influence and there was rivalry between multiple unions. The government supported workers to gain political support. Currently, the framework is highly regulated with an emphasis on laws over relations. The government's future policy focuses on employment generation, skills development, flexible labour laws, and strengthening employer-employee relations. Initiatives are being taken by organizations to lobby for reforms and study related issues. Moving forward, it is necessary to translate policies into action, create a flexible environment, promote stronger relations over regulations, and ensure workers have competitive skills. Industrial relations are strengthened not through punishment but by creating understanding between employers and
The document provides a summary of the contents of the People Power magazine published by IPM - The Nation's Leader in HRM. It includes viewpoints from various HR professionals on challenges women face in the workplace such as balancing work and family life, lack of career progression and underrepresentation at senior levels. It also discusses strategies for creating gender inclusivity, maintaining work-life balance as careers and families grow, and opinions on whether the 'glass ceiling' is a myth or reality. The document contains interviews with various members and reports on events and achievements of IPM members.
Development economics is concerned with rapid improvements in living standards for populations in developing countries. It differs from traditional economics by acknowledging that development is value-based, multidimensional, and context-specific. The three core values of development economics are sustenance, self-esteem, and freedom. Development aims to increase life-sustaining goods, raise standards of living through education and employment, and expand economic and social choices to reduce dependence.
This document discusses various international trade theories and policies such as mercantilism, as well as classical trade theories from David Hume and Adam Smith that challenged mercantilism. It also covers absolute and comparative advantage theories, production functions, and the factor endowment theory of the Heckscher-Ohlin model. Additionally, it examines exchange rates, balance of payments, and various trade organizations such as the WTO.
The document discusses assessing a business environment by scanning both the internal and external factors. It explains that conducting an environmental scan is important as it allows a business to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in order to optimally use resources, survive and grow, develop long-term strategies, and make effective decisions. The document outlines several techniques for assessing the business environment, including PEST/PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's 5 Forces model, value chain analysis, and life cycle assessment.
The document provides an overview of personal development and the power of the mind for trainers. It discusses:
1) Characteristics of a good trainer including empathy, honesty, patience, democracy, purpose, listening skills, and respect for experience.
2) Tips for trainers to get the best out of themselves including enjoying life, repairing relationships, avoiding gossip, and being kind.
3) The mind's role in achieving success through goal setting, visualization, affirmations, motivation, and persuading others. Imagination and developing imagination are also discussed.
This document encourages taking time to love, laugh, cry, read, hear, think, play, and dream as these activities are important for maintaining youth, happiness, intelligence, success, childhood wonder, and an overall happy life. It stresses that time passes quickly and is not returned, so making the most of life through these meaningful pursuits is important.
The document provides an overview of personal development and the power of the mind for trainers. It discusses:
1) Characteristics of a good trainer including empathy, honesty, patience, democracy, purpose, listening skills, and respect for experience.
2) Tips for trainers to get the best out of themselves including enjoying life, repairing relationships, avoiding gossip, and being kind.
3) The mind's role in achieving success through goal setting, visualization, affirmations, motivation, and persuading others. The power of imagination and developing imagination skills are also discussed.
This document encourages taking time to love, laugh, cry, read, hear, think, play, and dream as these activities are important for maintaining youth, happiness, intelligence, success, childhood wonder, and an overall happy life. It stresses that time passes quickly and is not returned, so making the most of life through these activities is important.
The international sales and marketing manager plays a key role in managing sales and marketing activities with international business partners to help promote and sell the company's products. Their responsibilities include assisting with international trade shows and workshops, coordinating partner training, and driving marketing and sales plans. They must have experience in medical device sales, marketing skills like coordinating events, and strong communication and management abilities. A bachelor's degree in business or international business is required.
The document discusses assessing a business environment by scanning both the internal and external factors. It explains that conducting an environmental scan is important as it allows a business to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in order to optimally use resources, survive and grow, develop long-term strategies, and make effective decisions. Several techniques for assessing the business environment are outlined, including PEST/PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's 5 Forces model, value chain analysis, and life cycle assessment.
The document discusses competencies for training delivery including posture, movement, and communication techniques. It defines posture and provides key features for good posture like standing 7-12 inches apart with straight body and head held high. The document also defines movement and gives a three step process to reduce excessive movement which involves first giving a speech without moving, then moving silently at transitions, and finally only moving with purpose. Ethos, pathos, and logos are presented as important communication techniques with ethos being the credibility of the speaker, pathos the emotional connection, and logos the logical argument.
This document discusses effective delivery competencies including gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact. It notes that over 50% of communication is nonverbal and 90% of emotional communication is conveyed nonverbally. Different types of gestures like descriptive, emphatic, and suggestive gestures are outlined, and how gestures can clarify ideas, lend emphasis, help with nerves, and stimulate participation. Facial expressions include seven universal expressions. Effective gesturing involves responding naturally, suiting gestures to words and occasions, making gestures convincing and smooth. Maintaining eye contact is also discussed.
The document provides an overview of the Internet and how it allows for global access to communication through its structure as a network of networks. It discusses how the Internet is organized and governed, how its structure enables global access, and key concepts related to computer networking. Specifically, it covers topics like how the Internet is made up of thousands of networks connecting millions of computers internationally, its administrative control through a decentralized structure, and how digital information is transmitted over networks in packets.
Access Natural Water is a subsidiary of Access Group established in 2001 to provide quality drinking water sourced from Sri Lankan springs. Its mission is to provide sustainable natural solutions for healthier living while adhering to standards. The company extracts water from natural springs in Labugamkanda Mountain and purifies it through aeration, sand filtration, micron filters, and UV sterilization before filling into polycarbonate or polyethylene terephthalate bottles. The production process is certified to various quality standards including SLS, ISO, and FDA to ensure the water is clean and safe for drinking.
Rapid population growth, especially in developing countries, intensifies environmental degradation by depleting natural resources and polluting the environment. Environmental issues have become a focus in both developed and developing nations. Pollution is caused by the discharge of hazardous industrial wastes and chemical pesticides without treatment, damaging health. Strict enforcement of pollution control laws is needed to address the growing problems of environmental degradation and its social impacts.
Agriculture is an essential sector for sustainable development in Sri Lanka, as it has traditionally been a major source of employment. While agriculture's share of employment and income is diminishing, different growth patterns could lead to increased agricultural production. Food security is a major concern for policymakers in developing countries like Sri Lanka. Households in different sectors experience food insecurity differently, such as rural households being more able to depend on local produce compared to urban households. The agricultural sector in Sri Lanka has remained relatively stable in productivity, so the government aims to promote production through sustainable and resource-efficient programs to make farmers more competitive.
Bureaucracy is a system used by large organizations, both public and private, to administer a large number of people working together. A key part of bureaucracy is establishing a clear hierarchy and defining each person's role. The job of bureaucrats is to implement policies created by elected officials. Sri Lanka inherited a highly centralized bureaucratic system from British colonial rule that proved ill-suited to development needs and has undergone decentralization efforts over time. Decentralization and power sharing has been debated since independence in 1948 both in response to ethnic tensions and the need for participatory development.
Sri Lanka faces various environmental challenges due to rapid population growth and economic development that has increased pressure on natural resources. Deforestation is a major problem, with nearly half of Sri Lanka's original forest cover lost since 1950 mainly due to agricultural expansion. This has caused issues like reduced biodiversity and irregular water supply. Sri Lanka's forests play an important social and economic role that needs to be balanced with environmental protection. Sustainable forest management policies and community involvement are crucial to conserve forests and meet development needs.
This document discusses concepts and measures of poverty. It defines poverty and outlines several common measures used to assess poverty, including the international poverty line of $250/person/year. It also discusses the headcount index, poverty gap index, and squared poverty gap index - three common metrics used to measure the incidence, depth, and severity of poverty. The document notes that by 1999, about 77% of poor countries had estimated poverty levels and 69% had developed poverty reduction plans, showing increasing focus on addressing poverty at national and international levels.
The document provides a summary of the contents of the People Power magazine published by IPM - The Nation's Leader in HRM. It includes viewpoints from various HR professionals on challenges women face in the workplace such as balancing work and family life, lack of career progression and underrepresentation at senior levels. It also discusses strategies for creating gender inclusivity, maintaining work-life balance as careers and families grow, and opinions on whether the 'glass ceiling' is a myth or reality. The document contains interviews with various members and reports on events and achievements of IPM members.
Development economics is concerned with rapid improvements in living standards for populations in developing countries. It differs from traditional economics by acknowledging that development is value-based, multidimensional, and context-specific. The three core values of development economics are sustenance, self-esteem, and freedom. Development aims to increase life-sustaining goods, raise standards of living through education and employment, and expand economic and social choices to reduce dependence.
This document discusses various international trade theories and policies such as mercantilism, as well as classical trade theories from David Hume and Adam Smith that challenged mercantilism. It also covers absolute and comparative advantage theories, production functions, and the factor endowment theory of the Heckscher-Ohlin model. Additionally, it examines exchange rates, balance of payments, and various trade organizations such as the WTO.
The document discusses assessing a business environment by scanning both the internal and external factors. It explains that conducting an environmental scan is important as it allows a business to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in order to optimally use resources, survive and grow, develop long-term strategies, and make effective decisions. The document outlines several techniques for assessing the business environment, including PEST/PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's 5 Forces model, value chain analysis, and life cycle assessment.
The document provides an overview of personal development and the power of the mind for trainers. It discusses:
1) Characteristics of a good trainer including empathy, honesty, patience, democracy, purpose, listening skills, and respect for experience.
2) Tips for trainers to get the best out of themselves including enjoying life, repairing relationships, avoiding gossip, and being kind.
3) The mind's role in achieving success through goal setting, visualization, affirmations, motivation, and persuading others. Imagination and developing imagination are also discussed.
This document encourages taking time to love, laugh, cry, read, hear, think, play, and dream as these activities are important for maintaining youth, happiness, intelligence, success, childhood wonder, and an overall happy life. It stresses that time passes quickly and is not returned, so making the most of life through these meaningful pursuits is important.
The document provides an overview of personal development and the power of the mind for trainers. It discusses:
1) Characteristics of a good trainer including empathy, honesty, patience, democracy, purpose, listening skills, and respect for experience.
2) Tips for trainers to get the best out of themselves including enjoying life, repairing relationships, avoiding gossip, and being kind.
3) The mind's role in achieving success through goal setting, visualization, affirmations, motivation, and persuading others. The power of imagination and developing imagination skills are also discussed.
This document encourages taking time to love, laugh, cry, read, hear, think, play, and dream as these activities are important for maintaining youth, happiness, intelligence, success, childhood wonder, and an overall happy life. It stresses that time passes quickly and is not returned, so making the most of life through these activities is important.
The international sales and marketing manager plays a key role in managing sales and marketing activities with international business partners to help promote and sell the company's products. Their responsibilities include assisting with international trade shows and workshops, coordinating partner training, and driving marketing and sales plans. They must have experience in medical device sales, marketing skills like coordinating events, and strong communication and management abilities. A bachelor's degree in business or international business is required.
The document discusses assessing a business environment by scanning both the internal and external factors. It explains that conducting an environmental scan is important as it allows a business to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in order to optimally use resources, survive and grow, develop long-term strategies, and make effective decisions. Several techniques for assessing the business environment are outlined, including PEST/PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's 5 Forces model, value chain analysis, and life cycle assessment.
The document discusses competencies for training delivery including posture, movement, and communication techniques. It defines posture and provides key features for good posture like standing 7-12 inches apart with straight body and head held high. The document also defines movement and gives a three step process to reduce excessive movement which involves first giving a speech without moving, then moving silently at transitions, and finally only moving with purpose. Ethos, pathos, and logos are presented as important communication techniques with ethos being the credibility of the speaker, pathos the emotional connection, and logos the logical argument.
This document discusses effective delivery competencies including gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact. It notes that over 50% of communication is nonverbal and 90% of emotional communication is conveyed nonverbally. Different types of gestures like descriptive, emphatic, and suggestive gestures are outlined, and how gestures can clarify ideas, lend emphasis, help with nerves, and stimulate participation. Facial expressions include seven universal expressions. Effective gesturing involves responding naturally, suiting gestures to words and occasions, making gestures convincing and smooth. Maintaining eye contact is also discussed.
The document provides an overview of the Internet and how it allows for global access to communication through its structure as a network of networks. It discusses how the Internet is organized and governed, how its structure enables global access, and key concepts related to computer networking. Specifically, it covers topics like how the Internet is made up of thousands of networks connecting millions of computers internationally, its administrative control through a decentralized structure, and how digital information is transmitted over networks in packets.
Access Natural Water is a subsidiary of Access Group established in 2001 to provide quality drinking water sourced from Sri Lankan springs. Its mission is to provide sustainable natural solutions for healthier living while adhering to standards. The company extracts water from natural springs in Labugamkanda Mountain and purifies it through aeration, sand filtration, micron filters, and UV sterilization before filling into polycarbonate or polyethylene terephthalate bottles. The production process is certified to various quality standards including SLS, ISO, and FDA to ensure the water is clean and safe for drinking.
Rapid population growth, especially in developing countries, intensifies environmental degradation by depleting natural resources and polluting the environment. Environmental issues have become a focus in both developed and developing nations. Pollution is caused by the discharge of hazardous industrial wastes and chemical pesticides without treatment, damaging health. Strict enforcement of pollution control laws is needed to address the growing problems of environmental degradation and its social impacts.
Agriculture is an essential sector for sustainable development in Sri Lanka, as it has traditionally been a major source of employment. While agriculture's share of employment and income is diminishing, different growth patterns could lead to increased agricultural production. Food security is a major concern for policymakers in developing countries like Sri Lanka. Households in different sectors experience food insecurity differently, such as rural households being more able to depend on local produce compared to urban households. The agricultural sector in Sri Lanka has remained relatively stable in productivity, so the government aims to promote production through sustainable and resource-efficient programs to make farmers more competitive.
Bureaucracy is a system used by large organizations, both public and private, to administer a large number of people working together. A key part of bureaucracy is establishing a clear hierarchy and defining each person's role. The job of bureaucrats is to implement policies created by elected officials. Sri Lanka inherited a highly centralized bureaucratic system from British colonial rule that proved ill-suited to development needs and has undergone decentralization efforts over time. Decentralization and power sharing has been debated since independence in 1948 both in response to ethnic tensions and the need for participatory development.
Sri Lanka faces various environmental challenges due to rapid population growth and economic development that has increased pressure on natural resources. Deforestation is a major problem, with nearly half of Sri Lanka's original forest cover lost since 1950 mainly due to agricultural expansion. This has caused issues like reduced biodiversity and irregular water supply. Sri Lanka's forests play an important social and economic role that needs to be balanced with environmental protection. Sustainable forest management policies and community involvement are crucial to conserve forests and meet development needs.
This document discusses concepts and measures of poverty. It defines poverty and outlines several common measures used to assess poverty, including the international poverty line of $250/person/year. It also discusses the headcount index, poverty gap index, and squared poverty gap index - three common metrics used to measure the incidence, depth, and severity of poverty. The document notes that by 1999, about 77% of poor countries had estimated poverty levels and 69% had developed poverty reduction plans, showing increasing focus on addressing poverty at national and international levels.