6 years ago, I was an English as a foreign language teacher. I spent 10 years teaching students from all over the world how to communicate in the new Lingua Franca. Although I’ve stopped teaching, I’m still obsessed with effective learning techniques...
Ever been stuck in a mental loop? You try to work out the right solution but you keep bouncing from one idea to another (then back again) without any clear answer. We’ve all been there. And while some decisions need more time to figure out, the follo...
Want to improve your performance and productivity? The Hawthorne effect is a simple tool you can use to do so. Find out how. The post The Hawthorne Effect: Boost Your Productivity Through Awareness appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
The two pizza rule is a simple mental model that can help you have more focused meetings and so remain more innovative. Find out how. The post Want better meetings? Try the Two Pizza Rule appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
if you want to achieve an outcome, you need to track two types of metrics. Lead and lag measures. Find out what they are and how to apply them. The post Lead and Lag Measures: Two Metrics To Achieve Your Goals appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
When Benjamin Franklin needed to win a rival over to his side, he did the opposite of what most people would do. In doing so, he discovered a useful mental model. The post The Benjamin Franklin Effect: Favour-Induced Affection appeared first on Sket...
Making a sketchnote summary of a book is a fantastic way to remember more. Here's a step by step approach to help you create a great summary. The post How to make a sketchnote book summary appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
Want to build your sketchnote skills, practice your creative thinking and make it easier to come up with ideas in the moment. Try making a sketchnote icon bank. The post What is a sketchnote icon bank? (And why you need one) appeared first on Sketch...
Why does some work leave you drain while other tasks leave you energised? The 6 types of working genius offers an answer. Find out why. The post The 6 Types of Working Genius Sketchnote Summary appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
Disruption and disorder are constants in the world. While most break or at best resist, antifragility is a mental model that helps us capitalise on challenges. The post Antifragility: Thriving in Chaos and Uncertainty appeared first on Sketchy Idea...