Yesterday TED Conferences announced the launch of “TED Ed”. This is new series of talks focussed on education. As regular readers no this blog knows, our focus at the Ramon Thomas Training Corporation is directly related to education. Over the last 5 years we have spoken at over 200 schools and conferences across South Africa. …
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Should sms while driving be banned?
A ban on texting while driving comes into force Thursday in Pennsylvania, but remains legal in some other US states. Do you agree with a ban? Over 96% of people voting of a online poll on the Guardian UK’s website agreed texting must be banned completely when driving. My own experience is almost hypocritical as …
Chip Conley: Measuring what makes life worthwhile
Recently my guest lecturing slot at Stenden SA, the leading hospitality management or hotel school in South Africa, was confirmed. In preparation for a week of lectures I started doing research on my favourite resources, TED.com and found this gem. His reference to Abraham Maslow and the application in business alone is worth watching this …
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Andrew Horton's Social Media Strategy
Date: Wednesday, 8 February 2012 Time: 7pm – 9pm Venue: Bryanston Sports Club Speaker: Professional Member, Andrew Horton Members attend for nothing. Guests R200. Please book your place with Simone Scholtz. Discover How Andrew Horton Made R500 000 in Speaking and Training Engagements Out Of Social Media in 2011 This is a practical presentation, which …
John Taylor Gatto — Over University Diplomas
The world’s leading expert on what’s wrong with school: John Taylor Gatto explaining the enrollment procedure at the top universities, and commenting on the value of diplomas.