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I opened my copy of The Times yesterday to read the sad news that Tony Buzan, the man who developed and then popularised the technique of mind mapping, has died. Coincidentally, the only other thing on my desk at the …

Could visual thinking have clarified the Brexit debate? Visual thinking methods can add clarity – even in the muddied waters of political debate. UK readers may well have caught the recent excruciating Brexit-inspired exchange on British TV between the author …

Despite the wind and rain in the past few weeks in the UK, Spring feels as though it’s just around the corner. It might just be time to open the windows, revel in the early sun and refresh your work …

The question of whether our whiteboards are magnetic is one we get asked quite frequently. For the quick answer, scroll to the bottom… What do we mean by magnetic? When talking about magnetic whiteboards, what we really mean is magnetic …

Lean and Six Sigma have been around for a long time now, so it’s perhaps foolish to think that some people don’t know what they are, what the difference is, and how they can be used together. But it seems …

Using a whiteboard as part of your trade stand design can really help you engage visitors at an exhibition. Curved or straight panels add an interactive element to a trade show stand which encourages potential clients to linger. 1. Magnetic …

There were some fairly stark messages coming over loud and clear in yesterday’s Workplace Trends Conference, which was held at the aptly chosen Royal College of Physicians in London. Apt, because it’s a beautiful building exemplifying many of the virtues …

The traditional boardroom, used to host a weekly team brief and the directors meeting, can seem an anachronism. Despite their unpopularity among many, flexible open plan offices are here to stay. Does that mean the boardroom should be given the …