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Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Is artistic skill natural or learned?: 4 of 109
When you study art at school you are being introduced to technical knowledge and experience from the past. To start with you look at the world and try to interpret what you are seeing in the artistic or creative format that you are using. If it is a drawing you are doing, you look at your subject and the impression you have i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) Is writing slowly becoming a lost art?: 2 of 42
Writing is used for a multitude of reasons so to explore whether it could become a lost art it would be worth reflecting where and why it is currently used.Every child that attends school is taught the basics of writing. Learning the alphabet of their mother tongue and how to record what they think, see and say onto paper. Wh... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Do large buildings reflect an advanced society or powerful minority?: 1 of 16
If you think of an advanced society as one where every individual is empowered to live their life in a manner that meets their own expectations, without prejudice and with equal opportunity, then large buildings do not reflect an advanced society. They reflect more the greed of a powerful minority whom by trying to leave thei... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers How to best boost morale (and performance) of employees: 2 of 31
Most people would expect a pay rise or bonus to boost morale and encourage employees to be more productive but in many cases, though a monetary reward would be welcomed, it isn't necessarily the reason that morale has dropped.If it is purely money that drives peoples performance then nobody would work in the voluntary sector ... More..
Education > Adult Education Returning to college during middle age: 2 of 29
When I was 41 I noticed an advert in our local paper for a part time degree in law from a local private university. The course sounded really interesting and I felt ready for a challange having left school at 16 with just a basic level of education. It was as if I needed to prove to the world that I could be successful at som... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers How to reduce employee turnover: 2 of 29
An employees first objective is to find a job that suits their abilities and qualifications with a salary that is adequate to support their life style. They will leave jobs for a variety of reasons, perhaps a new local employer is offering more money or better conditions, the job is not as it was advertised, the training is i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers The importance of teamwork in the company: 3 of 43
A company comes into existence to make money, whether by manufacturing products for sale or providing a service for other people. To do this function successfully a group of people need to be employed, taking into consideration their individual abilities and their skills at working and communicating with other members of the ... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies As a manager, is it important for your employees to like you?: 6 of 73
It is important for a manager to be liked by their employees if this is used as an indication of their abilities as a manager.Perhaps consider how a good manager operates in their daily role within the workplace. To have been promoted to manager they must have shown skills as an organiser and an ability to get the job done, i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs What makes a great teacher: 3 of 34
A great teacher is someone who has substantial knowledge of a subject and wants to pass that knowledge on to other people. They enjoy sharing what they know and their enthusiasm sparks a kernel of interest in their students who are curious and eager to understand this new information. When people are interested in a subject, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Life after retirement: 3 of 29
When you are balancing the roles of full time work, running a home and raising a family the quiet serenity of retirement seem an idyllic dream; but what happens when the dream becomes reality?As children grow up and mature into adults our input on their lives and our responsibilities change. Suddenly, after endless conflicts ... More..