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New instructional designs combine learning and practice – perfect!
“Budget one hour of rehearsal for every minute of stage time.” Aaron Frankel, Writing the Broadway Musical By rough calculation, based on author Aaron Frankel’s recommendation, an average Broadway musical would require approximately 15 days of rehearsal. This doesn’t include memorizing lines or meetings with cast and directors – just time on stage performing. It […]
Posted on5 Excuses for NOT taking an Executive Education program SMASHED
1. ‘It costs too much!’ A turbulent global marketplace and disruptive technologies mean the world is changing quickly, and organizations need to invest in their workforce in ways they might not have before. Sponsoring professional development so employees can keep their skills sharp makes sense. Also, local and federal government agencies offer job grant programs […]
Posted onWhen the Adult Educator Meets Resistance
Adult educators usually enjoy the benefit of self-motivated students, but that is not always the case. An employer-mandated training or development course can be an instructor’s nightmare, with resistant and even hostile students. There are many reasons why courses are required by employers. Sales teams can improve results by learning negotiation techniques. New computer software […]
Posted onYEDI ranked among world’s top business accelerators by UBI Global
SEEC-supported organization honoured at the World Incubation Summit The York Entrepreneurship Development Institute has once again been ranked among the World Top Business Accelerators by UBI Global. The award was presented to YEDI for exceptional achievements in value creation for client start-ups, value for the local ecosystem and overall attractiveness as an accelerator. “The secret […]
Posted onWhat is Digital+Human Curiosity?
Curiosity, a fundamental element of our cognitive function, is one of our greatest motivators for learning and making decisions. Consider the global time spent seeking and consuming information, browsing social media or reading. Humans have an inherent demand for information that drives innovation, new thinking and motivates learning. Curiosity is often regarded from philosophers as […]
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