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Australian EditionGain control over your social networking activities using the Whole Brain Model – Ann Herrmann explains howThere has been an explosion in social networking activity over the past few years, outweighed only by the ever-increasing numbers of people using email. With mobile devices making information and people accessible 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world, we’re more connected than ever, and that’s bringing many positives to our lives.
But this rise in social networking and mobile connectedness has also led to a phenomenon of continuous partial attention, and many of us find ourselves struggling to balance the mental energy needed to concentrate on one aspect of information and the ability to put attention towards memory and new learning. Managing your attention is critical to ensure you get the most out of social networking. By using the Whole Brain® Model as a way to organise, understand and manage your attention, you can gain control over your social networking activities: Step 1: ANALYSE: Go to the A (Blue) Quadrant and determine where you are today in social networking activity. What activities are you involved in, and how much of your time is spent on these activities? How much of your productivity is consumed by them? Step 2: PERSONALISE: Go to the C (Red) Quadrant and ask yourself, Who are you interested in connecting with, for both personal and professional reasons? How does it make you feel to connect with old friends or make new friends? Where can you find people with shared interests? How can you have fun with it? Step 3: STRATEGISE: Go to the D (Yellow) Quadrant and ask, Why are you interested in social networking? What can you discover and learn? How can it stimulate your thinking or just give you a mental break? Think of all the positives you can get out of it. Step 4: ORGANISE: Go to the B (Green) Quadrant and determine how much time you can devote to social networking and how you will manage it. What will you decide NOT to do in order to make time for these activities? When and how often will you engage in social networking? What sites will you go to? This short YouTube video reveals some of the dramatic numbers behind the social media revolution.
Test Drive the new HBDIinteractive program – advanced preview for Certified PractitionersAs a valued member of our network of Herrmann Certified Practitioners we would like to offer you an exclusive opportunity to test drive the new Thinking Accelerator featuring HBDIinteractive.
NOTE: We are aware that you have completed your HBDI previously but for the full HBDIinteractive experience please complete the HBDI Survey again prior to accessing HBDIinteractive. This ensures that you are presented with your own profile during HBDIinteractive. At the conclusion of the HBDI Survey you will be presented with instruction for accessing HBDIinteractive. We strongly advise you email the access information to yourself for future reference. If you have any questions or problems with any part of the system please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it explaining the issue and we will help you resolve it. Learn how IBM is using this technology to develop the next generation of IBM Leaders. The Thinking Accelerator™ featuring HBDIinteractive™ was selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2009 Learning in Practice awards. Sponsored by Chief Learning Officer magazine, the program was regarded as one of the top entries in the Excellence in Content category. Upcoming EventsWhole Brain Couples Webinar – Coming in November 2009 Understand what makes your partner tick, find out why you and your loved one are always facing communication roadblocks, learn why men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Please invite all your friends, family, colleagues and clients to participate in this fun, interactive and thought provoking webinar.
Date: Wednesday 18th November Network Event for Herrmann Certified PractitionersJoin us for drinks, nibblies and whole brain conversation. Find out what’s happening in the world of Herrmann including more on the new HBDIinteractive. Bring along the results of your HBDIinteractive test drive to discuss.
Network Event – Sydney
Network Event – Melbourne Whole Brain Master Class: Business and the BrainAn event especially created for all Active Herrmann Certified Practitioners.
- The latest product innovations from Herrmann International Full workshop program and booking details are coming soon. Stay tuned.
Date: 11th & 12th January 2010 Calling all teachers and education specialists
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