Masahiko Fujimori Architects have designed a creative learning space with colourful façade for the Morinoie Nursery School in Sendai, Japan. ‘We designed an “urban-style” nursery school building that can efficiently accommodate increased numbers of children, while also encouraging their curiosity, creativity, and connection with the local community,‘ the architects describe. Source
Lifelong learning: are you on the right track? Our approach to lifelong learning is that it is a journey that never ends. We couldn’t have said it better than Darrel West at the introduction of his latest book “The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation“: “In a world of rapid technological and economic transition, […] Read more
The Hangzhou Normal University’s campus planning consists of more than a dozen independent but fully open colleges, whose architectural style is different, forming a rich puzzle. WSP was challenged to design an administrative center, archives, an adult education center, the Institute of Hangzhou Urbanization, a central library, teacher and student activity centers, a hotel and reception […] Read more
The benefit of lifelong learning to businesses and individuals is the subject of a new report issued by AACSB International. The report focuses on the development of a culture of lifelong learning to drive organisational and individual success. The report, “To Empower Learning Over a Lifetime“, was developed in partnership with Human Capital Media Research and […] Read more
Architect J. MAYER H. has completed a new classroom and auditorium building for the FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management in Düsseldorf, Germany. Source
You can ask the question: “Do we prepare Millennials and Gen Z to lead?” in different ways. Are Millennials/Gen Z ready to lead? Is your organisation prepared for Millennial/Gen Z leadership? In case you are not clear on what a Millennial or a Gen Z is, this overview might help: By 2025, millennials and Gen […] Read more
The new campus of Cornell Tech sits on the southern side of New York’s Roosevelt island. This campus embodies the future of academic architecture. Cornell Tech’s overall masterplan, devised by SOM Architects, spreads over 12.4 acres. The campus sits above the 100-year and 500-year floodplains to combat rising sea levels and potential natural disasters. The […] Read more
Learning as a strategy may be the secret to organisational success. This is the conclusion of new research from Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning. 66% percent of companies that link learning and strategy and see L&D initiatives as critical to success have a stronger market position than their competitors. In the 2018 State of Leadership […] Read more
Please note that decision makers and key personnel have to be aware of the EU GDPR. We have developed a short course to achieve this for as much as 7.50 euro (per user/per 12 months). This course is available in Dutch and Czech as well. You can no longer avoid the EU GDPR – General Data […] Read more
“As far as the course is concerned, you are the class”. We came across this quote in an interesting article written by Melinda Gates. Melinda explains: “In a traditional classroom, if you encounter a concept you don’t understand, the class simply moves on without you. Over time, you fall further and further behind. But with […] Read more
