Leading Training Articles

Cognitive Biases - A Small List

Andrew Badham - 2018-04-17 09:07:55

Cognitive biases are shortcuts in our thinking which often get in the way of us understanding the world around us. Here is a list of some of the more common ones, so you can make yourself aware of your own biases Confirmation and Belief BiasWhen we already believe something to be true, we will both unconsciously look for evidence that supports that belief, and we will tend to place a higher weighting on that evidence. If evidence contradicts what we already believe, we will ignore it or simpl... Read more

Just enough self-doubt

Andrew Badham - 2018-03-19 15:37:39

So much is said for the power of confidence. Whether it’s in self-help columns or thought leadership articles, confidence is represented as this miracle drug, a social panacea, and in so many ways, it is. Confident people seem more capable, more attractive, perhaps even more trustworthy. So, taking someone who doesn’t display a lot of confidence and getting them to finally show some will make a huge difference to them. It’s more than just perception too; in some cases, confid... Read more

So you're not a programmer. What about other tech jobs?

Andrew Badham - 2018-03-09 15:22:02

We recently wrote an article, Do you have what it takes to be a programmer? The honest answer for most people would probably be no. Programmers are a fairly unique breed, so statistically speaking, it just isn’t likely. That doesn’t mean there aren’t tech jobs for you, though? In fact there are a number of in demand jobs available that rely on totally different skill sets within the tech field. So, if you’re passionate about tech, but don’t have Java flowing thro... Read more

Using emojis: when the smiley become serious

Judith Griessel - 2018-03-05 14:40:36

The use of emoticons or emoji has become entrenched in how we as a society communicate today. It has also found its way into business and official communications. But few appreciate the fact that such use may have legal consequences and could result in the sender entering into binding legal agreements, or potentially being held liable for infringements of human rights. Introduction As a more visual society, we are adjusting to a new writing medium, driven by developing technology, such as s... Read more

Do you have what it takes to be a programmer?

Andrew Badham - 2018-02-21 15:04:11

Learning to program has been on the tip of everyone’s tongues when it comes to which skills a person should study. The skills are so underrepresented in the job market that anyone looking for a career path would be mad not to at least consider it, and to that extent, I completely agree. There’s just one problem; programming isn’t for everyone. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of the idea that people can develop skills they never knew they had, but different s... Read more