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How to Delegate - Your Quick Guide to the 5 Essential Steps
In last week's Project Management in Under 5, we answered the question: What is Delegation? It's a vital skill for all project managers, so we've also created this video, where Mike talks you through the basics of How to Delegate, in...
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Hamlet 3.1 “It Hath Made Me Mad”
This video examines Hamlet's harsh and cynical tirade against Ophelia in Act 3, Scene 1, where he presents marriage and fidelity in a negative light. It delves into his use of intimate and formal language, suggesting a broader critique...
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Hamlet 3.4 Dig Deeper: Gertrude's "Closet"
This video delves into the setting of Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, examining the significance of the scene taking place in Gertrude's closet—a private chamber, traditionally a woman's secluded space. It discusses historical...
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How Mountains Inspire Mythology
Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...
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When Not to use the STAR Method for Job Interviews
The STAR Method is a great tool for answering situational interview questions, but there are some situations where it is not the best structure to use. Here are five instances where you should not be using the star method.
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Interview Question and Answer: Tell Me About a Time You Used Data to make a Decision
In this video, learn how to effectively answer the popular and difficult interview question, "tell me about a time you used data to make a decision". This is a situational interview question as well as a competency-based interview...
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Interview Question and Answer: How Do You Communicate Effectively
In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to answer the competency-based interview question, "How do you communicate effectively?" Effective communication is crucial in the workplace and it's important to know what good communication is and...
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Macbeth 1.5 Discussion: Lady Macbeth's Language
This video delves into the rich use of figurative language in a brief but potent speech by Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's "Macbeth." The discussion highlights how Lady Macbeth manipulates words to foreshadow Duncan's impending doom and...
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Macbeth 1.4 Interview: Duncan and Malcolm
In this video, King Duncan celebrates the end of a civil war and the execution of the treacherous Thane of Cawdor, praising Macbeth and Banquo for their roles in securing the kingdom's safety. The scene highlights Duncan's relief and...
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Hamlet 1.5 Why It's Cool
In this scene, Hamlet receives the mission to avenge his father's untimely death—a murder that deprived the elder Hamlet of last rites, adding a layer of religious and ethical complexity to the act of revenge. This encounter not only...
Great Big Story
Solitude Above the Clouds, A Fire Lookout's Life
Explore the serene yet vigilant life of Leif Haugen, a fire lookout, amidst the majestic solitude of Thoma Lookout.
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
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The Day Henry Met….a School Warden
Henry meets a School Warden on the way to school. It's nearly time for school to start but the School Warden has got caught in traffic! If only there was another School Warden around. Henry becomes a crossing guard and helps all the...
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The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Ending World War II and Shaping History
This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, which ultimately led to the end of World War II and the beginning of the atomic age. It highlights...
Seven Dimensions
Speak Clearly and Concisely
Use language that everyone understands and avoid jargon; Don't mumble, articulate words clearly and vary your tone; Pause between phrases and thoughts rather than using filler words like “um, ah, like, basically, you know”; Use relevant...
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Locating the Ancient Land of Punt
Researchers have discovered a 3,300-year-old baboon skull, believed to be the first clear example of a treasure brought back from the mythical Land of Punt by ancient Egyptians. Chemical analysis suggests the animal originated from a...
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Advanced Technologies of the Ancient World
This video discusses the advanced technological knowledge and engineering marvels of ancient civilizations. These ancient achievements, ranging from massive megalithic structures to intricate devices and weapons, demonstrate a level of...
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Against the Elements: A Mountain Expedition Thwarted
The climbers faced increasingly challenging conditions as days at base camp passed, waiting for the weather to clear. Despite brief hopes for improvement, the weather remained hostile, with snow, avalanches, and whiteouts preventing...
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Battle of Assandun, 1016 AD Cnut the Great conquers England
This video provides a detailed account of the power struggle between Cnut the Great and Edmund Ironside for control of England in the early 11th century. The narrative delves into political intrigues, betrayals, and battles that...
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Challenges and Triumphs: The Return of Space Shuttle Discovery
The video describes the tense and meticulous process of the space shuttle Discovery's return to Earth, highlighting the critical role of weather conditions, pilot precision, and ground support in ensuring a safe landing. Despite...
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The Battle for Supremacy: Hannibal's Campaign in Italy, 215 BC
This video provides a detailed account of the military strategies and battles between Hannibal's Carthaginian forces and the Roman army in 215 BC. It highlights the tactical maneuvers, fierce engagements, and strategic decisions made by...
Wonderscape
Understanding Similes: The Art of Comparison in Language
This video examines similes, a key figure of speech used for comparison in writing. It explains how similes, characterized by the use of "like" or "as," differ from metaphors and enhance clarity and impact in communication. The video...
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Exploring Anaphora: The Power of Repetition in Writing
This video focuses on anaphora, a literary technique involving the repetition of words or phrases at the start of successive clauses. It highlights its emotional impact, with examples from "A Tale of Two Cities," the Declaration of...