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[Glyn]

get some one else to remeber every thing (the missis) then just ask what you need to know at any given time
if they forget give em a good bollocking
3works for me

[Jools]

Ever tried a notebook Andy?

Seriously though, I've done a lot of work with accelerated learning and memory techniques such as those mentioned above.

I don't have cause to use that many of them in my current role and the term "use it or lose it" couldn't be more true. I used to use these techniques all the time, but now I don't need to I've forgotten many of them, or have a hazy recollection at best (how ironic is it to forget memory techniques).

One thing that has stuck is the use of mind maps. Using these to put a more visual representation of concepts, ideas and experiences down on paper is far more powerful than linear note taking because it helps to capture things that are related to each other and have lateral connections.

As an example, the area of the company I now work in is concerned with business process analysis. Previously the analysis was done on very straightforward processes, like data entry tasks etc that were transactional, and the whole organisation was using excel spreadsheet templates (of all things) to capture each step by step process.

I came into this part of the organisation to manage the first project they had ever done which was concerned with capturing processes that were not purely transactional. The people operating these processes could only work effectively by having developed a complex network of peers, a good deal of collective and individual experience, by making good judgement calls and decisions based upon complex criteria. How do you capture peoples experiences on a spreadsheet? The team were floundering, but as the 'experts' in process engineering they also resented the new boy coming in and telling them they were using the wrong tools. I had a lot of resistance to mind mapping techniques, but it works and its usage is now spreading like wildfire through this part of the organisation.

How does it help your memory - purely by being more visual and helping to relate lateral thoughts.

The best software I've come across is mindmanager from http://www.mindjet.com

Failing that, Glyn's method also works for me at home

[Mr_S]

Originally posted by Beetle
Most definitions of short-term memory limit the duration of storage to less than a minute: no more than about 30 seconds, and in some models as little as 2. In order to overcome this, and retain information for longer, information must be periodically repeated, or rehearsed either by articulating it out loud, or by mentally simulating such articulation.

Some hypnotic techniques use a 3 repetitions to enter information into the subconcious (you'll also see 3 repeats used in a lot of other techniques)

Anchoring visualisations with a physical action, sound or smell is a strong technique and is a feature of NLP. It's very good for recalling certain situations if visualised well.

Remember back when WJB wrote an article for Pronto.....

[Glyn]

did any body see the program about the real rain man
remembers every thing he ever sees,reads or is told and is mathmaticly brilliant
turns out he is missing a vital brain structure that alows us (our subconcious) to eliminate usless information
bit more complicated than that but there you go


quick d.i.y lobotomy will meet your needs

no offence to the chap. he is brilliant
but every ones mind is differnt

[david.hicks]

The absolute number one, *brilliant* memory technique that has been PROVEN to be the best of all through controlled scientific trials by NASA and MIT is .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................... bugger it, I can't remember (betcha didn't see that one coming)

[Michael J]

Originally posted by kwikbitch
Mind mapping is an excellent technique. I use visualisation and take notes this way by drawing pictures. If I create a story that helps too.
Brain gym is also useful...Mr S is correct. The brain needs lots of water to function correctly and I teach kineasthetic techniques to the kids at school, specificly done to support the areas of the brain they will need to use in what they are about to learn.

http://www.braingym.org.uk/

This was a great link Lisa. My daughter has dyspraxia and we tried DDAT for a while but it didn't help much. Its also very expensive. We'll give this a try.
Mike

[badmanners]

My son has dyspraxia and we have tried all sorts of techniques.
We found he was better in school, at home and generally a calmer and more responsive person when taking his fish oil tablets daily: a changed person.

I nicked all of his CD's and books given to him by the school and have tried using them. Brain Builder makes me want to smash the computer to pieces but if you stick with it can really make an improvement.
I may have a backup copy for you to "view", U2U if needed.

BM

[Edited on 23-3-2006 by badmanners]

[guest1]

Originally posted by Glyn
did any body see the program about the real rain man
remembers every thing he ever sees,reads or is told and is mathmaticly brilliant
turns out he is missing a vital brain structure that alows us (our subconcious) to eliminate usless information
bit more complicated than that but there you go
no offence to the chap. he is brilliant
but every ones mind is differnt

Kim Peek is the gentleman the Rain Man was based upon, but he is far from mathematically brilliant in the way that some other persons are.
Kim's powers are of retention and recollection of material which he has read or seen. The necessary functions for mathematical queries were not part of his forte - although he could recall minute details which he had read or had relayed to him.

[Edited on 24-3-2006 by guest1]