The Learner's Pocketbook

'The Learner's Pocketbook', writes Tony Buzan in his foreword, 'is a considered and intelligent introduction to this intriguing field, and will start the 'learner of learning' off in the right direction'. It encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own learning, and explains how they can harness their brain power so as not to hinder the learning process. Can be used in preparation for any type of learning and makes ideal pre-course material. Covers brain power, learning theory, planning and committing, intelligence styles and techniques, all in the highly visual, approachable Pocketbook style. 

One of our customers, a leading financial services company, uses this Pocketbook to support the training of new staff who have taken up their posts as a second career move and who have been away from the learning environment for some time. The Learner's Pocketbook helps in this refresher process.

The Thinker's Pocketbook

We have over 50,000 thoughts a day. We accept, question, challenge or discard them. Some tumble around in confusion, become exaggerated and irrational, causing anxiety and mental paralysis. Thinking is healthy but it needs to be managed and channelled constructively. The Thinker's Pocketbook examines the many different ways of thinking: positive, dissatisfied, creative, lateral, logical, bottom-line, over-thinking and non-thinking, intuitive and magical thinking. There are exercises and examples - all designed to help you improve your mental flexibility.

Positive Mental Attitude

'The only restriction on personal fulfilment is a self-imposed limiting mentality that denies opportunity or doesn't seek to stretch itself and reach its potential.' 

Trainer, writer and resource developer Douglas Miller specialises in positive mental attitude. In this pocketbook he sets out 31 techniques (one for each day of the month) to help develop a more positive mindset. 

'We often see our capabilities only in terms of the things we have done rather than in terms of the things we could do', he states. 

For each of the techniques there is a summary of the key learning points, an explanation of the psychology behind the technique, an exercise/activity to reinforce the learning and, in the author's words, 'some great visuals'.