Coaching is a ‘hot’ topic in management. Here is some simple boardwork that acts as a warmer to a discussion: it contrasts coaching, mentoring and counselling.
Posts By: Paul
GROW model questions
Typical questions for each stage of the GROW model (see Jackie’s video interview below). For 1:1 teachers who see themselves as trainer/coaches.
The pricing formula: Substitutes and Story
Here is a text about ‘pricing’ taken from Seth Godin’s blog. The text is short and relatively simple. Read it in class, and then enjoy the discussion that follows.
Oh, whereabouts?
A simple, fun idea to practice an important topic in Social English: talking about the town where you live.
(Sales & Marketing) Right Brain vs Left Brain of Marketers: infographic
Use this infographic to get students talking about different approaches to marketing. Simple and suitable for low levels.
Simple HR Guide
All aspects of Human Resources are covered on this site, although the articles are sometimes not so easy to find. Try rolling your cursor over the main tabs at the top of the homepage and you’ll find interesting stuff.
Investopedia
A resource for American investors. There are topical stories on the home page, and the Tutorials section gives high-level explanations of financial/investing issues. The Dictionary and Articles sections are also worth looking at.
FT Lexicon
Browse thousands of words and phrases selected by Financial Times editors. There’s also a nice section at the bottom of the homepage with Basics of business, Business Glossary and Buzz Words.
KnowThis.com
“A knowledge source for marketing since 1998”. Marketing Blog, Marketing Tutorials, Marketing Stories, Marketing Terms … and more. Another great resource.
Marketing Teacher
“This site uses plain language to describe the key marketing topics and has an international appeal to marketing learners, teachers and professionals.” It’s free. It’s high quality. Many lessons available as PP slides as well. Amazing!