I make a living from business consulting and facilitating award higher education courses and seminars for executives. I enjoy my work. My consulting keeps me current and provides case studies for my…

It has been a long-held activity by supermarkets (for example) to establish a ‘concept store’ – trialling new ideas and products – once tested if found to be successful/popular, are then rolled out…

Commentators, including Malcolm Knowles, have proposed seven principles of adult learning. Two are relevant to what I am writing about today, that adult learning focuses on problem-solving and adults…

Orientation is often more than just a small step – it is often a giant leap if the truth be known. For undergraduate students, it is often a huge jump from school days. There is considerably more…

Learning Support has become the catchphrase in higher education – nothing new to secondary and primary sectors – but now the latest ‘buzz’ phrase. So, what exactly does it mean? Meaning of Learning…

Anyone who teaches adults knows there is a big difference between teaching adults and children. If you do some research, you will see that each has its own name: teaching adults is called - andragogy,…

Your mathematics and logic are good. You have often been advised that you should become an engineer, perhaps a civil, mechanical, electrical or some other type. You graduate and then get your first…

Integrity plays an important role in both business and academia. The need for trustworthy and ethical behaviour cannot be over-emphasised.In businessAccording to indeed.com (2023) – business integrity…

As one year comes to an end (2023) and another is on the horizon (2024) the notion of strategic planning and associated thinking comes to the fore.Higher Education Providers in Australia are required…

College students are more likely to face mental health challenges because of their bad habits and stressful situations that come with their studies. Going from high school to college is a big change…