Paul Matthews Knihy

A creative writing sourcebook that invites us to experience nature afresh as a way of re-connecting with language.

Exploring the evolution of leadership and communication, this book challenges traditional methods that may hinder effectiveness in today's dynamic work environment. It encourages readers to adapt their styles to enhance results and foster better team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of modern approaches in achieving success in contemporary workplaces.

Many organisations struggle with poor performance. Despite investing in various learning and development initiatives they seem unable to solve the performance puzzle. They cannot get to the real underlying cause of the lack of performance, and so it continues. Think about it this way - wherever there is poor performance, it is because someone is not capable of doing what needs to be done. Something is stopping them from doing the job in front of them. This book is like a 'Field Guide' that shows you how to operate as a performance consultant, how to identify the root causes of poor performance, and how to collaborate with the operations managers to deal with those root causes. It is clear that the role of Learning and Development is changing. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for L&D practitioners. The opportunity is yours for the taking! ContentsChapter 1 - Survive and thrive with capabilityChapter 2 - Changing your perspectiveChapter 3 - The new role of L&DChapter 4 - The components of capabilityChapter 5 - The performance consultancy processChapter 6 - Stage 1 - Getting the meetingChapter 7 - Stage 2 - What to do in the meetingChapter 8 - Stage 3 - After the meetingChapter 9 - The role of the manager Towards a performance cultureReferencesIndex Amazon provides a print on demand paperback. If you want the higher quality paperback, you can get it from us at www.peoplealchemy.co.uk/paul-matthews...

Featuring insights from over 50 successful Canadians, this book offers a wealth of experiences that can inspire readers to launch their own careers. By sharing personal stories and valuable lessons learned, it serves as a motivational guide for anyone looking to ignite their professional journey. The collective wisdom within these pages provides practical advice and encouragement, making it a valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals alike.

The book has five movements:Conflagrations: The tongue is a fire, both for love and destruction. Habitations: How can we feel at home if our things don't speak to us or we fail to inhabit our moments?

"Discover how the role of anybody involved with workplace learning, enhancing capability and improving performance must change to successfully manage the critical shift in the way organizations need to cater to the learning needs of their employees. Despite millions spent on training, surveys show that the majority of workers are disengaged and delivering far less than they are capable of. Deliberately harnessing the power of informal learning is the new way to tangibly improve worker capability and performance, right at the point of work. This book shows you how, using practical advice from workplace learning experts, and examples and case studies from around the world. It establishes the relationship between informal learning and employee engagement, knowledge management, organisational development, performance support and competence." --Publisher description.

The narrative explores Paul Matthews' formative years at South Kent School in Connecticut, reflecting on his experiences that shaped his artistic journey. Through vivid recollections, he delves into the friendships, challenges, and influences that impacted his development as a painter, offering insights into the intersection of education and creativity. This introspective look captures the essence of youth and the lasting impressions of a pivotal time in his life.

Exploring the interplay of pragmatism, aesthetics, and metaphysics, this work delves into the essential connection between modernity and nature. It articulates how the natural world serves as both the foundation and context for deriving meaning in contemporary life. Through this lens, the book invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the environment and its significance in shaping understanding and existence.

The book delves into the relationship between neuroscience and science fiction, examining narratives from Mary Shelley to Kazuo Ishiguro over two centuries. Paul Matthews provides insightful analysis on themes of existence and self-awareness, arguing that science fiction writers reflect and shape the understanding of alien and post-human consciousness through their stories. The work is both rigorously researched and accessible, offering a unique perspective on how these narratives inform our comprehension of psycho-emotional experiences.

A practical sourcebook for educators, creative writers and all who seek to nurture the imagination