Thinking Allowed

Mick Waters has consistently been a down-to-earth voice in the increasingly complex world of education for many years. He has regularly endeared himself to school communities in the UK and overseas by talking the sort of sense they needed to hear - practical, challenging, inspiring, insightful, engaging. His unique perspective, closeness to the classroom and ability to see innovation in terms of its impact on learners mean his views are always worth listening to. In this long-awaited book, Mick tells it how it is. The things he believes in. The things he wants to see differently. Wry reflections, humorous insights, astute asides and simple ideas to change the system - and the future - for young people everywhere. This is the book you have been waiting for.

"And although she and her friends place a small timer on their desks to measure the time they study each day and make joint promises to "study harder and use time wisely," at a certain point, the most desperate right that high school seniors in Korea identify with becomes not "the right to education" but rather "the right to the pursuit of happiness." In today's world it feels like 'studying' and 'education' are not fundamental and basic rights but more like fundamental, basic obligations. So today in response and perhaps as a declaration of sorts I decided not to open my textbook and study, but instead open my laptop and write a truly honest story about my thoughts on living as a senior student in Korea." - From Chapter 15, "A right to a "Happy" Education"

The past thirty years has seen major changes in both the optical retail and wholesale sector. Where privately owned businesses are working hard against the seemingly relentless tide of commercialism. What do we expect when professional buyers, marketers, trainers and advertising agencies come face to face with the clinician running their privately owned enterprise? The thing is the challenges are essentially the same for any business. To find people who want to buy what you have to offer and keep them coming back for more, which is all about information, communication and education. Commercial skills are not taught at the Universities and Colleges for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians. But they can be learned, quickly. Here are the secrets you were never taught at University. Youll discover necessary mind set, the myriad choices and opportunities that are open to you today and tomorrow. Youll understand how everything is interlinked. Thinking Allowed is the book you read before you spend a single penny on marketing, advertising, websites or social media. Its the book you read if you have ever thought: my business is stuck or if you think: what do I do next?. Thinking Allowed offers a menu from which you can pick and choose whats right for you.

This text presents an introduction to the ideas of thinkers such as Joseph Campbell, Matthew Fox and Virginia Satir.

The debut novel of B J Warrington sees diarist Sam Simkin in trouble. He has been dumped by the love of his life and thinks this reason enough to commit suicide. As he researches the things that flit above his horizon - almost anything, from the reproductive cycle of the seahorse to Robert Browning's poem Porphyria' Lover to how deaf people think and dream ... and lots lots more - he also becomes aware that he is ill and that his problems aren't necessarily his own fault. We follow Sam through his diary over the course of a year of his life. He reveals himself gradually as he socialises, works, goes to college and spends time reflecting in his room. But, is the person who writes the entries the same person you would expect to see if you actually met him? Anyone who has ever felt a little different, a little odd, a little bit like they don't quite fit, in fact anyone who has ever asked themselves "why?" should read this book.

Thinking creatively is a key skill for any manager — whether you are finding solutions to seemingly intractable problems, generating new ideas, or thinking outside the box to bring your whole operation to a new level. Every type of business, no matter its outer appearance, can benefit from a creative approach, and barriers that people often take for granted can disappear with the right insight. This practical guide will not only show you how to think creatively, but also give you the skill set you need to inspire creativity in others, opening up new possibilities for your whole team. With key questions, exercises, and decision flow charts, Thinking Creatively will help you break your routines and unleash your creative potential. DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.

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