What is the Protégé Effect?

Back before the institutional version of healthcare even existed, a philosopher named Seneca made this statement: ‘While we teach, we learn’. How can you apply this statement to your own learning goals?

Last Updated: 15 September 2022

How to Teach a Colleague a New Skill

Imagine that you've arrived at work and you're told you're going to show a new colleague how to do something – though sometimes frustrating, this is a great opportunity for both you and your colleagues!

Last Updated: 31 August 2022

Providing Constructive Feedback in Healthcare

How do you provide feedback effectively and empathetically? And what does it mean if it’s ‘constructive’?

Last Updated: 21 August 2022

The Case for Non-Technical Skills in Healthcare

What are non-technical skills, especially in a technical field such as healthcare? And how can you improve them?

Last Updated: 14 August 2022

How to be Coachable in Healthcare

In a professional healthcare setting, the way you respond to feedback not only influences your reputation: it also influences your practice.

Last Updated: 11 August 2022

8 Collaborative Learning Activities for Healthcare

Peer teaching, case studies, simulations and stumping: collaborative learning can make it easier to focus, be a more enjoyable learning experience, and can allow you to engage with varying ideas and perspectives.

Last Updated: 28 July 2022

How Do You Find Time to Learn?

Planning, forecasting and holding yourself accountable: if you play your cards right, there's always time to learn.

Last Updated: 21 July 2022

How to Use Metrics to Monitor Your Learning Habits

Metrics are a great way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your dedicated learning activities. But how can you use success metrics in your day-to-day learning? And what effect do they actually have?

Last Updated: 14 July 2022

What is 'Gamifying' Your Learning?

Gamification is a term that can wrinkle some brows: what does it mean? Isn’t that something to do with casinos? And what does it have to do with education?

Last Updated: 07 July 2022

Prioritising Learning in a High-Stakes Environment

Prioritisation – ie. being flexible when choosing and structuring learning topics – is essential for your learning goals to stay relevant and achievable.

Last Updated: 07 July 2022

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