From emotional intelligence to manipulation
For the past twenty years, emotional intelligence has been recognized by specialists. For some, it has even become the key to a world built on mutual help and understanding. But does having a high emotional quotient guarantee empathy and kindness towards others? Not necessarily, according to many experts.
VUCA: Training Managers to Deal with Uncertainty
VUCA is the acronym that is spreading at great speed in the corridors of companies. Fad or real managerial innovation? VUCA is first and foremost an American military concept that is finding a new field of exercise in the field of management. Faced with the uncertainty and complexity of its environment, companies are looking for new approaches. VUCA could well shake up the established "business models".
Re-learning to be silent to regain our attention
In an increasingly noisy world, keeping our attention on the essentials is no easy task. By relearning to be silent, and by appropriating the virtue of discretion, we can become attentive again.
Recognizing students' efforts
Effort is part and parcel of learning, whatever that may be. Until this reality is better rewarded by the school system, it would be in the interests of all concerned to create an environment where effort is as important, if not more so, than grades.
Education, a common good to be shared
Public education is one of those common goods that can greatly improve humanity. Nevertheless, many fear for the future as its importance disappears in favor of private competition. Yet thinking of it as a common good would have beneficial effects on our future.