Noise has been a great read with some very practical take-aways. As a natural sequel to the popular book ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’ it covers the topic of errors in our decision making and judgements using a range of real-world examples. In the first book they go into depth on the different types of biases […]
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My powerful knowledge series aims to help you:1. Go beyond the limits of your personal experience.2. Better explain and understand the natural and social worlds.3. Discover new ways of thinking in systematic ways.4. Engage in current debates of significance. As part of my content creation strategy, I ask myself a key question before I produce
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is a useful framework for thinking about how our basic needs motivate us. Once these are met, we are then driven to fulfil our potential (see my video). McClelland’s Three Needs Theory of motivation provides a nice extension that has useful insights for the workplace. McClelland identified three key motivations for
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My powerful knowledge series aims to help you learn new things to: In our everyday lives we are subject to biases that influence our behaviours and decision making. Interestingly, we have these biases because we seek mental shortcuts to help us make decisions easily. However, they sometimes lead to undesirable outcomes that we would rather
Powerful knowledge: five common human biases and how to avoid them Read More »
One of the biggest debates in education is around knowledge vs skills. In the age of AI, where we can easily access information, should schools still be focusing on knowledge or spending more time equipping young people with the skills they need to meet the demand of our economy? For the first few years after
Powerful knowledge Vs skills: what should you focus on? Read More »
I’ve found myself in a few debates about working from home over the last few years. Overall, I’m an advocate for going into the workplace, however, I appreciate ultimately the balance is dependent on an individual’s circumstances. I’ve had a few people tell me this week that they’ve learned new things from me and that
In your early career? Don’t work from home. Read More »
I recently visited Michaela (a secondary school), which scored the highest in the country in terms of pupil progress last year. This means that, according to the data, pupils that attend Michaela make more progress from Year 7 to Year 11 (GCSEs) relative to where they started than any other school in the country. What’s
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Being on parental leave has given me a new lease of life when it comes to reading. The daily grind had previously been my excuse for not reading as much as I wanted to, but the truth is there is always time in the day when you’ve established reading as a consistent habit. This is
The best books I’ve read so far in 2022 Read More »
There have been several memorable moments in my life where I’ve looked around me and thought “wow, I really am different from these people”. Likewise, I’ve also experienced memorable moments when I’ve felt a remarkable sense of belonging and group identity. Being a ‘minority’ in a majority environment can span various dimensions including ethnicity, socio-economic
The authentic chameleon: operating as a minority in a majority environment Read More »
Most of us think we know how to learn without giving it much thought. What’s there to think about? You learn some material, remember it and use what you’ve learnt when needed. But for the pilot who finds themselves having to land a plane with no functioning engines, or a doctor who has to resuscitate
Put down your highlighter: using evidence-based strategies for learning! Read More »
