Google Glass was first made available for sale in 2013 and brought with it the promise of a new way of viewing the world with added information and personalised views, if you could afford the hefty price tag of course. At the same time Virtual Reality stormed into our awareness with the Oculus Rift, a completely immersive, yet still admittedly basic, gaming head set.
Read MoreIt looks like the Dutch are once more a step ahead in the world of serious gaming. Researchers from Radboud University have received funding to develop a serious game which will aim to train officers how to optimally respond under stressful situations.
Read MoreWe were interested to hear about OpenReach’s use of immersive simulations to safely train new engineers in the skills they will need to help the firm in its plans to provide 12m homes with super fast broadband by 2020.
Read MoreEvery corporate environment nowadays is struggling to find and develop good leaders. Every company out there is looking for employees who will not necessarily be great leaders but will incorporate leadership characteristics in their skills portfolio. So, which skills turn someone into a good leader?
Read MoreA guest blog by Richard Newton.
Read MoreEnigmatic, supportive, cheeky, fun, risky, clever, inquisitive, dedicated and loyal, these are just some of the words that come to mind when I think about Richard.
Read MoreHave you ever come across someone who you thought of as a natural project manager? They just seem to have the knack for it! The kind of person who sees Gantt charts in their sleep. I’m sure you know the kind of person I’m talking about: A natural.
Read MoreIt’s not just Project Managers who use or benefit from project management skills such as communication, negotiation, planning, meeting deadlines, problem-solving, team-working and influencing/managing people. While these skills are the same across any sector, there are challenges that are specific to the Third Sector.
Read MoreA few years ago both employers and employees used to be satisfied when they could work in a team which had a specific skillset; time management and team spirit sometimes would be enough
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