The following websites are mentioned in my newsletters but this area provides a 'short-cut' for anyone who is interested.
TED
TED stands for technology, entertainment and design and you can lose yourself in here for hours - so take care. As a starting menu, try "Jill Bolte Taylor's Powerful Stroke of Insight" or, for the conspiracy theorists, take a look at "Rives on 4 a.m." Click here to Become a TEDster - it's free!
True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership
For many of us, authenticity presents a real dilemma when we are confronted with people and situations that challenge our deepest values. But it is when we remain authentic, or 'fair dinkum', that we find our 'true north'. Click here to download Professor George's podcast.
Businessballs
Businessballs is a free ethical learning and development resource for people and organizations, run by Alan Chapman, in Leicester, England. Click here to visit Businessballs.
bNet
bNet is a great site for the latest thoughts on business management, strategy, work life, and so on. For subscribers from the UK and China, go to the bottom of the page where you will find links to your national sites. Click here to visit bNet.
The World Future Society
The World Future Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan scientific and educational association of people interested in how social and technological developments are shaping the future. Click here to visit the future.
Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies
Jane Hart at the Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies keeps an eye on learning trends and technologies. Click here to view Jane's top 100 technology tools.
Authentic Happiness
You might know of Dr Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology. Why not join 700,000 registered users from around the world and click here to play in the Authentic Happiness sand pit for a while.
MindTools
MindTools provides on-line management, leadership and career training in ten focus areas, including: leadership skills; problem solving; decision making; project management; practical creativity; time management; stress management; information skills; communication skills; and memory improvement. Try MindTools here.
Value Based Management
Value (not Values) Based Management provides a huge list of quick references on management methods, models and theories. Everything from strategy and value creation to decision making to change and culture to leadership and management. Enjoy yourself at Value Based Management.
Ken Blanchard - The Leadership Difference
Many of you will remember the One Minute Manager, co-authored by Ken Blanchard. At the Ken Blanchard site, you will find regular and interesting articles on a wide range of management and leadership topics.
Big Think
Big Think is a global forum that connects people and ideas. With topics from the Arts to Leadership to Space and Time and the Environment, this site has plenty for everyone. Why not Think Big at Big Think?
Training Design
The Training Designer's Weblog is a collection of ideas, hints and tips for trainers and training designers. This is a really valuable sight if you are looking for ideas and initiatives that will enhance your L&D offering. Take a look at the Training Designer's Weblog here.
