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What is Design Thinking? Human-centered Problem-solving
With the continuing rise of Agile Project Management, a term Project Managers are hearing more often is Design Thinking. So, in this video, I will answer the question, 'What is Design Thinking?' Design Thinking is a technical...
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Exploring the Numbers Universe: The Importance of Numbers in Our Lives
In this video, Nova takes kids on an exciting space expedition to explore the universe of numbers and letters. Through fun examples and activities, the video highlights the importance of numbers in solving problems, understanding the...
Weird History
How A Notorious Criminal's Pet Hippos Are Still A Huge Problem Decades Later
Pablo Escobar: kingpin and... animal lover? In the 1980s, Escobar's zoo at Hacienda Nápoles took shape, filled with exotic animals, including hippos. The zoo was only functional for about 10 years before the Colombian government claimed...
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Solving Problems in the GRAY AREAS of Projects
We often encounter tricky problems in our projects. And what can make them difficult is that the issues involved are not simply black and white; good or bad. Sometimes they are a little murky: shades of gray. 'Managing in the Gray', by...
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How to Use Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for...
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Landmarks - Easter Island
EASTER ISLAND EASTER ISLAND OR RAPA NUI AS IT IS KNOWN TODAY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST REMOTE INHABITED ISLANDS. IT IS FAMOUS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR ITS LARGE STONE STATUES, THE MOAI. BUT WHILE THEIR STONY GAZE NEVER SHIFTS, LIFE FOR...
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Project Management Attitudes 101 - The 10 Ways a Great Project Manager Thinks
Effective Project Management has three components. The first two are the topics of most articles, training, videos, and books. First is systems, processes, and methodologies. Second is tools, skills, and methods. The third component is...
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How to Succeed in Project Management: 8 Skills to Cultivate
Do you want to know how to succeed in Project Management? I'll tell you: hard work. But in this video, I look at eight particular skills to cultivate. They are all themed around one master-competence that is crucial to your success as a...
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Should Your Project Have a Second Project Phase?
Mike. We've delivered our project, but now my client/sponsor wants a second project phase. How can I integrate this into my project?' That's a question I a project manager asked me, that triggered this short thought-video, on whether to...
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Food Quality and Family Visits at Pennhurst State School and Hospital
In this video, former residents and employees describe how meals for residents of Pennhurst were unappetizingly mixed in a single bowl and they had only 10 minutes to eat. It mentions severe sanitation issues, including the presence of...
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Landmarks - Wembley
WEMBLEY SOMETIMES BUILDING A LANDMARK TAKES MORE TIME THAN YOU WOULD LIKE. AS THE SAYING GOES, ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY YET MOST WOULD AGREE IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT. ONE WONDERS IF THAT WILL BE THE OPINION OVER TIME ABOUT ONE OF LONDON’S...
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Tomatoes Listening Centre: Treating Learning and Developmental Challenges with Music
The Tomatoes Listening Centre offers a non-medical approach to treating concentration, communication, reading, and learning difficulties in children, including those with autism. Named after specialist Alfred Tomatoes, the technique...
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Micro Sensors: Monitoring the Health of Spacecraft and Premature Infants
This video showcases the development of micro sensors by a team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati. These tiny sensors, with advanced technology, are designed to monitor the health and functionality of critical components in...
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Restoring the Cutty Sark: Preserving Maritime History
The Cutty Sark, one of the world's most famous merchant sailing ships, is in need of restoration to preserve its historic value. Its innovative design and record-breaking speed have made it an iconic piece of maritime history. However,...
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The Evolution of Wembley Stadium and Park Stadium: From Old to New
This video explores the history and construction of two iconic stadiums - Wembley Stadium in London and Park Stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It highlights the significance of these stadiums in hosting major sporting events and the...
ATHS Engineering
Mechanical Advantage Practice Part 2: AMA and Efficiency
In this video we review some practice problems about Actual Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency. This video is intended for Engineering students at Arsenal Tech HS.
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Who Gets the Best Answers? The Wisdom of Crowds
There aren't many books I recommend unreservedly to professional and business people I work with. But the Wisdom of Crowds is one of them. So, Who does Get the Best Answers? It turns out it isn't anyone. It's certainly not the expert....
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What is Cynefin? What is the Cynefin Framework?
The Cynefin Framework is a model for understanding the different types of problems we can face and therefore helps you understand what approach to take to: • Problem-solving • Decision-making The Cynefin Framework was developed by Dave...
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Discovery Mode: Cheese or Owl?
If you want your team to solve problems more effectively, you need to get them into Discovery Mode. Put another way, is it to be Cheese or Owl? What I like about projects is the constant flow of problems. It isn't that I like the...
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What is a Sprint Retrospective?
In the Scrum framework, a Sprint Retrospective is the last step of a sprint. But what exactly is it? The sprint retrospective allows the team to reflect on the way they worked, share insights and ideas, and identify areas of improvement...
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How to do a Gemba Walk
In an earlier video, I answered the question, ‘What is Going to the Gemba?’ In this video, I summarize that one and go deeper into how to do a Gemba Walk. Gemba is a Japanese term that means ‘actual place’. ‘Going to the gemba’ means...
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Dull Projects are the Best: Three Reasons Why
I love Dull Projects. Dull is good. So is boring... and drab. But WHY do I say this? Why do I think dull projects are the best? I have good reasons and, in this short video, I'll share them with you. By the way: at the end, I conclude...
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How to Manage Multiple Projects
As you become a more experienced Project Manager, you will one day be called upon to manage multiple projects. And this does not just apply to full-time Project Managers… This is a question I have been asked about a lot by project...
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Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass - Parallel Array Search with CountDownLatch
This video helps in searching for a parallel array with CountDownLatch.