One of the most common questions I put to groups from any sector is; "Hands up those who have wasted time in a meeting recently"?
I have never had less than 90% of attendees put ... Read More
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Jul2018
Wikipedia defines a buzzword as “a word that has begun to be used in the wider society outside of its original context by nonspecialists who use the term vaguely or imprecisely. Labeling a term a “buzzword” often pejoratively implies that it is ... Read More
July 25, 2018Frank Connolly
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Jul2018
Six Thinking Hats® Public Training Day in Civic, Canberra on October 17, 2018.
How much would it be worth to your organisation if you could run meetings and communication 30-40% faster than you do now ?
If your people have never ... Read More
July 20, 2018Frank Connolly
20
Jul2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q: One tenant lives on the first floor of a 15 floor building. The number of tenants living on each successive floor is double that of the previous one. The building has a lift. Which button ... Read More
July 20, 2018Frank Connolly
19
Jul2018
We are very pleased to announce that we will be conducting a certification course in the Six Thinking Hats in Canberra on October 17, 18 & 19.
This certification will both skill and authorise participants as official Six Thinking Hats trainers who ... Read More
July 19, 2018Frank Connolly
13
Jul2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q: There are three light switches in a room. You can do what you want with them and then go into the next room where there are three light bulbs. How can you identify the ... Read More
July 13, 2018Frank Connolly
12
Jul2018
Melbourne, Six Thinking Hats Training - Aug 31 - Details here
Sydney, "Six Thinking Hats Training" Sept 5 - Details here
Sydney, "Six Thinking Hats" Train The Trainer Certifications - Sept 5,6 ... Read More
July 12, 2018Frank Connolly
12
Jul2018
If you increased the speed of your workplace communication by 30-40% how much would that be worth to your business ?
Our training focuses on helping your work team to think better and faster which is great for you and them.
Faster performance equals ... Read More
July 12, 2018Frank Connolly
06
Jul2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q:How can you tie a knot in a piece of string without letting go of either end?
A: Pick up the string with both arms folded and then unfold your arms.
This week's Mental Floss ... Read More
July 6, 2018Frank Connolly
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Jun2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q: A woman is alone on a deserted island without any food or water or any prospect of a ship passing by, but she does not fear for her life. Why not?
A: The ... Read More
June 29, 2018Frank Connolly
22
Jun2018
Six Thinking Hats® Training Day in the Melbourne CBD on Friday August 31 .
How much would it be worth to your organisation if you could run meetings and communication 30% faster than you do now ?
If your people have ... Read More
June 22, 2018Frank Connolly
22
Jun2018
The answer to last week's question is. Q: A man was traveling across country carrying a fox, a duck and a bag of corn when he came to a river. There was a small boat in which he could ferry only one ... Read More
June 22, 2018Frank Connolly
19
Jun2018
We are very pleased to announce that we will be conducting a certification course in the Six Thinking Hats this September.
This certification will both skill and authorise participants as official Six Thinking Hats trainers who will then be eligible to conduct ... Read More
June 19, 2018Frank Connolly
19
Jun2018
Six Thinking Hats® Public Training Day in the Sydney CBD on September 5, 2018 .
How much would it be worth to your organisation if you could run meetings and communication 30-40% faster than you do now ?
If your people ... Read More
June 19, 2018Frank Connolly
15
Jun2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q: She died and went to heaven. There were 1000’s of people there, all naked and looking as they had at age 21. She looked around to see if there was anyone she recognised and ... Read More
June 15, 2018Frank Connolly
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Jun2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q: There are two plastic jugs filled with water. How could you put all of the water from the jugs into a barrel, without using any jugs or dividers, and still tell which water came ... Read More
June 8, 2018Frank Connolly
01
Jun2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q: A man is found dead in the Arctic with a pack on his back. How did he die?
A: It was a pack of wolves on his back.
This week's Mental Floss challenge is.... Read More
June 1, 2018Frank Connolly
31
May2018
Over the coming months we will be scheduling a number of training sessions that will include Public Workshops in Edward de Bono's The Six Thinking Hats In Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
We will also be conducting an accreditation process for those ... Read More
May 31, 2018Frank Connolly
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May2018
Last week's answer is. Q: There are ten socks of each of the following colours in a drawer: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow and White, a total of 50 socks. If the socks are randomly distributed in the drawer (i.e. not in ... Read More
May 24, 2018Frank Connolly
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May2018
The answer to last week's challenge is. Q: Why is it against the law for a man living in Queensland to be buried in Victoria?
A: It is against the law to bury a person alive.
This week's lateral thinking ... Read More
May 18, 2018Frank Connolly