Emotional Intelligence: The Qualification We Still Don’t Measure
When we hire someone, we can spend a great deal of time looking at where they studied, what qualifications they have and what positions they have held. Within a few […]
What an Ancient Chinese Tale Can Teach Us About Education Today
More than two thousand years ago, the mother of the Chinese philosopher Mencius noticed that her son was learning things nobody had taught him. Their home was near a cemetery, [&he
Why Curiosity May Be Education’s Greatest Gift
For much of our lives, education revolves around answers. We revise for examinations, solve problems and work towards the correct response. Progress is measured by accuracy, and ac
What Do We Really Know About the Impact of Scholarships?
Every year, governments, universities, charities and private donors invest billions of dollars in scholarships. The reasoning is simple enough. Remove financial barriers, give tale
Why the Best Students Are Comfortable Being Wrong
One of the greatest misconceptions about education is that its purpose is to produce the right answers. Schools reward correct responses. Examinations measure accuracy. University
The Highest Return on Investment Is the Ability to Learn Again
Every generation inherits its own assumptions about education. My grandparents’ generation regarded education as a privilege that few could access. My parents’ generati
The Secret Behind Great Interview Preparation
Many people assume success depends upon finding the perfect answer to predictable questions. They rehearse responses to “Tell me about yourself”, prepare examples of le
Living Longer, the Hong Kong Way
Hong Kong is home to one of the longest-lived populations in the world. Yet according to the latest government health survey, almost 97 per cent of adults consume fewer than [&hell
Education Is the Only Form of Wealth That Grows When Shared
Most forms of wealth become smaller when we give them away. If we donate money, we have less of it. If we give away land, we no longer own it. […]
Why Opportunity Must Be Shared
Education Begins With a Chance Every young person has potential, but not every young person has the same chance to realise it. This is one of the most important truths […]