Marcus Brotherton (Art of Manliness website) suggests there are seven tips for successfully completing boot camp, or any other intense training experience which are: Expect immediate, difficult change Never complain Never fight the man who trains you Pace yourself Don’t be a “grab-ass” Learn rules quickly, follow them explicitly Respect the leader with the low… Read More
Thinking of Starting an Outdoor Fitness Company?
If you are thinking of starting your own outdoor fitness, fitness boot camp or military fitness company then you might want to look at this article written in 2012 by Cat Smiley. The article covers: Ask Yourself: What Kind of Trainer Are You? Build a Business Plan Around Your Passions Defining Your Brand Play to… Read More
Job Probation: Article 2
Another article on probation, which compliments issues identified in yesterday’s article. By Grace Lewis (People Management Magazine): Does Probation Pass the Test?: Critics question usefulness of settling-in periods for new staff A period of probation for new employees is a long-established tool for organisations to gauge their performance and cultural fit. But a survey from Spring… Read More
How Are People Using Adelaide’s Parklands?
Adelaide City Council estimates close to two million visitors are heading to the parklands to run, cycle, walk dogs and picnic each year — more than for organised sport or events. It is the first time the council has come up with a figure to capture casual visitation, compiled to dispel the myth that the… Read More
Fitness Australia: Outdoor Training Guidelines
Fitness Australia’s Outdoor Training Guidelines is a 3-page (short but succinct) document, published in September 2013, which provides guidance on the following: Duty of Care; Professional Skill, Qualification and Continuing Education; Risk Management; Planning and Delivery; Professional and Ethical Practice; and Additional Resources. Fitness Australia is the national health and fitness industry association and is committed… Read More
Job Probations: Any Good?
An article by PM Editorial (People Management Magazine): ‘Personality clashes’ scupper career chances for at least one in 10 new hires Nearly a fifth of new recruits (18 per cent) don’t pass their probation or have the period extended by their employer, research has found. The survey of managers and employees, by recruiter Spring Personnel, showed that… Read More
Mistakes & Errors
“Any man can make mistakes, but only a fool persists in his error.” Cicero (Roman Lawyer and Statesman)
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