July 2007

 

 
 

Welcome to July's edition of MAD About Thinking.
The inspirational and thought provoking newsletter from Go MAD Thinking.

 
 
 
In this issue of MAD About Thinking
 


1. I think, therefore I am...
– helping YOU to think

One of the masters of personal effectiveness, Tiger Woods, was back in action at the 136th Open at Carnoustie. When he wasn't causing controversy over the issue of a free drop ball he still managed to captivate the crowds with his consistent level of play (even though he didn't win). Tiger knows about self-talk and says: "I don't go into any tournament thinking that it would be great to lose. I think it would be inane to think that way". More...

2. Spontaneously combust your mind... explode your creativity!
– COACHING tips and a great FREE offer!

One of the things I love to do is type a word in Google and see what comes up. Looking for inspirational quotes on creativity I found loads of quotes and advice from Pablo Picasso to Neitzsche. Go MAD Thinking Engineers, Graham Field and Richard Armeson, share their top thought provokers and insights from the successful Creativity Programmes they have introduced this year. More...


3. Why most training doesn't work & is a complete waste of money
– helping TEAMS to think

At many companies, training programmes simply don't work. They are ineffective, ill received and under attended. They fail to demonstrate transparent short and long-term results. Jules Agombar from Go MAD Thinking has 101 tips for pragmatists who want to help themselves to make a difference by effectively preparing for, and conducting, training programmes to achieve greater results. More...

 



4. "It's tough at the top but at least there is something to read."
– helping ORGANISATIONS to think

I remember seeing these words on a giant advertising hording in London in the 90's and seem to recall it was an advert for the FT (or was it Newsweek... answers on a postcard please...). Anyway, you get the picture. We speak to one of the world's top futurists, Rohit Talwar, about his experience of making a difference to his organisation and also offer some invaluable advice from Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan. More...

5. Share our news

We rule the airways! Podcast update
News from gomadthinking.tv
Thunderbolts and lightning
Bookworms (continue to) unite
Your views on employee engagement

6. Dates for your diary

Go MAD Solution Focused Thinking
4-Day Open Programmes:

7th - 10th August
4th - 7th September
2nd - 5th October
6th - 9th November
4th - 7th December

To discover more, visit www.gomadthinking.com

Negotiating For Results

27th - 28th September
25th - 26th October
22nd - 23rd November

Download 'Negotiating for Results' information sheet for further programme information.

Quote of the Month:
"The wisest mind has something yet to learn." – George Santayana, 1863-1952, Spanish-born American Philosopher

 
 


If you want to find out how we can work with you for personal or business development then contact Gale at the Go MAD Team (gale@gomadthinking.com) or visit our website at www.gomadthinking.com.

Similarly, if you have any questions, want further information or to comment on the information in this issue of MAD About Thinking please contact me, Rosalyn Palmer on 01509 891313 or email me at rosalyn@gomadthinking.com.

Best wishes from,
Rosalyn Palmer
Editor
MAD About Thinking
http://www.gomadthinking.com/

 

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