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Kanopy Streaming
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Is it best to be emotionless and analytical in decision making? When our goal is to be decisive, the answer is a resounding no. Instead, harnessing the power of emotions is critical. Studies of the neural underpinnings of decision making show that our brains start by evaluating options analytically. But very soon usually based on first impressions we create an emotional front-runner. We then continue down a path of predecisional distortion, which...
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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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Decision making cuts across all human activities. Yet we rarely study much less apply the fundamental thinking processes that should be undertaken before we make important decisions. Most of us can't stop our emotions from having more sway than rational deliberation. Dr. Howard, who has spent much of his career studying this struggle between instinct and logic, describes the elements of high-quality decisions: proper framing, clear alternatives, appropriate...
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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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Reggie's boyfriend dumps her just before the big dance. The boss won't let Sam off to attend a wedding. Mark argues to get the family car for a date. Using realistic vignettes, this program teaches an easy-to-apply procedure for settling disputes fairly and maintaining good relationships. The guide includes discussion starters plus directions for sociodramas and mindmapping.
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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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Organisations need to innovate and change in order to survive. So why are so many people afraid of it? How do you help people open themselves up to change? Joel Barker's best selling training program, The New Business of Paradigms, explains how the rules we live by can limit our ability to innovate and be creative. In example after example, Joel demonstrates how thinking differently is necessary for us to grow as organizations and as individuals....
5) What now?
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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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Five short episodes cover the exploits and decisions of eight teenagers over 24 hours. See Bridie Carter (McLeod's Daughters, Dancing with the Stars) in one of her first roles.-Kanopy.
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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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Most organisations are built for stability, not for change. But in today's competitive environment, you must be ready to change and change frequently. Lawler and Worley explain how to increase your "surface area" with the outside world, drive leadership to lower levels in the company, and reward decision makers for change management as well as results.
7) Endgame
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Set in South Africa, 1985, ENDGAME is a gripping and sophisticated political thriller full of intriguing and unexpected heroes, starring Oscar-Winner, William Hurt and BAFTA-Winner, Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 YEARS A SLAVE).. While the country is under siege, sanctions are biting, Mandela’s imprisonment is an international cause celebré, and the ANC guerrilla terrorist attacks are escalating. Every day, the country is more ungovernable as it plunges...
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