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How brainstorm sessions can make business sense JOHANNESBURG, South Africa   – 22 October, 2018 –   We live in an era that embraces collaboration and diverse perspectives. Effective brainstorm sessions are therefore more relevant now than they’ve ever been before. The idea of company brainstorms has been around since after World War Two, but the focus now is on how to best harness their power to serve the short and long-term needs of modern businesses. Here are six ways you can do so: Make A Statement The first step should be to determine a clear problem that the brainstorming session will address. This could take the form of a question, such as “How can we expand our delivery routes in the North West?” It’s then essential to set boundaries for possible solutions. For example, solutions may need to be implemented within three months. The tighter the boundaries set, the greater the chances of finding appropriate solutions.   Clarify The Statement N...

The power to change mindsets, fuel imaginations and inspire growth can be unlocked with five simple steps. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 16 October 2018   – We live in the digital age, a time that tests our brains’ ability to concentrate on single sources of information. It’s therefore no surprise that our attention spans are on the wane. Which is why creating and delivering engaging workshops has become a greater challenge than ever before. Fortunately, there are steps to escape the blank stares and contagious yawns of participants. “In the information era, the very technologies that seize our attention can also be used to focus them,” says Reginald Nxumalo, Director of Consumer Electronics, Samsung South Africa. Here are five tips to keep an audience riveted: Are we there yet?   Ensure that your learners are aware of the overall objective of the content as well as the expected course targets. Where possible, attendees should state their personal lear...