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Note this word: Cognitive Neuroergonomics. That is a mouthful, I know. Every shortcut or convenience we bring to our lives could ultimately result in a net negative impact in the end. This is true in the case of mobile phones, … Continue reading →

Sometimes we overestimate the value or power of knowledge in certain situations. This happened to me recently. When I was asked to facilitate a team-building session for a group of teachers, I prepared for a two-hour session with content I … Continue reading →

Nabhan, my son, is perhaps the wildest of all cards that nature has played into my hand. Nabhan was born on 12th February 2002 and on the same day, Donald Rumsfeld, the US Defence Secretary, said the following in a … Continue reading →

In the 60s, my grandfather (Maafaa) bartered most of the gold in his possession for a bicycle. If you are from F’mulah, I will tell you who my grandfather was and some background. My grandfather was Ahammadhufuthuge (Moorithigey of Miskiymago) … Continue reading →

In an overly materialistic world, we have come to associate the quality of education and knowledge with the materials that a learning environment is built with. We seem incapable of detaching knowledge from brick and mortar. A school has become … Continue reading →

Operating a resort on a remote island is a complex thing. These islands are self-contained and have to become self-sufficient, producing our own electricity, water and ensuring a functioning sewage system. This requires a lot of local/contextual knowledge and experience … Continue reading →

Maldivians have for most of our history been very hospitable, welcoming and friendly towards outsiders. While this has relevance to guesthouse and homestay tourism, the commercial hospitality we see in resorts today relies on a different model and image. Achchange … Continue reading →

What I do not like about self-help is the level of confidence with which most authors promote their hypothesis. While anything and everything will resonate and work well for a section of the population, generalizations across the board will deceive … Continue reading →

The internet is often regarded as a tool for levelling the playing field in many areas. It has democratized the way we express ourselves. While in many areas it has empowered us, some platforms have created asymmetries. One example of … Continue reading →

Career advancement can be tricky. Some of us find it relatively easy to advance in our careers while the rest find it a challenge. Some of us get stuck in the mid-management level and plateau at that. We have to … Continue reading →