If you are undertaking any course that has an exam as a part of the assessment process then ultimately your success on the course depends on your performance during just a few minutes or hours in that exam. And your performance there will depend on two key factors: How much … [Read more...] about How to Tackle Exam Nerves
Sustainable Development Goals for Business
Background Sustainable development goals (SDGs) seem to have been a big success in industry; you see them everywhere, from corporate reports to models to improving sustainability, and I have got to admit I am a huge fan myself! The SDGs stem from the 2030 Agenda for … [Read more...] about Sustainable Development Goals for Business
The New NEBOSH General Certificate Courses – Know and Do
On 4th September NEBOSH launched their new-look NEBOSH General Certificate Courses (both National and International). It was no surprise that the launch coincided with NEBOSH 40th anniversary celebrations. The NEBOSH General Certificate course has been the backbone of NEBOSH’s … [Read more...] about The New NEBOSH General Certificate Courses – Know and Do
Social Sustainability for Environmental Practitioners
When I’m running face-to-face training courses one of the areas that students sometimes struggle with is the social aspect of sustainable development. Generally the courses I deliver are based around environmental management and delegates usually grasp this side of … [Read more...] about Social Sustainability for Environmental Practitioners
Layers – We All Make Mistakes Part 2
In my last blog, “Human Error - We all make mistakes” (see here), I shared a personal experience involving DIY and a domestic electrical system. Fortunately, or perhaps I should say luckily, one where there was no bad outcome. We got away with it scot-free. The point I made in … [Read more...] about Layers – We All Make Mistakes Part 2