Category Archives: Training

How do you sharpen your saw?

I just finished a chess game against my smartphone; an exercise I regularly do since Autumn 2010. A that time, I was battling against my newly bought windows 7 laptop, to keep my mind alert. Does it work? I don’t … Continue reading

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How trainers can enter the state of Flow on training

The first time I recall encountering the notion of Flow in a context slightly different then from a river was wen watching a Jet Li movie: Tai Chi Master (1993). It was in a period I was reading quite many … Continue reading

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How to make illustrative examples on training?

Some weeks ago, a young trainer I’m mentoring came to me with a question… You might be interested to know that she became BEST Trainer last spring in Riga. And even though she is starting very well, there is a … Continue reading

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Mutual appreciation as a Team strengthening activity

A great thing when collaborating with trainers having different backgrounds, is that you ever learn something new at each encountering. I discovered this activity thanks to Claire Thomas, Trainer, fellow Zero Generation founder and alumni from IFMSA, during Leadership Summer … Continue reading

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About using video in training

If a good picture is worth thousand words, how much would worth the right video? Even if this concept comes from a “cliché”, this post is about sharing my practice concerning the use of video in a training room. Why … Continue reading

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How to run a memorable value game

Probably more then money, Motivation is the nerve of the war for NGOs daily lives. Finding answers to and sharing best practices about “How to motivate oneself, teams and organisation?” is crucial for Youth NGOs growth, development and their members … Continue reading

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