Hello again - its seems an age - we have been really busy - new products, new programmes and lots of engagement with the enterprise market place. Take a look at this as one of our latest solutions to the downturn - getting people going again is as much about psychology as it is about C.V.’s.

Read the Newcastle Journal article. 

I am amazed at the amount of energy being focused upon enterprise education without recognising that school kids are people, and the most effective way to develop enterprising behaviour is to focus upon the individual. Yes, the younger person, their attitudes, motivations and fears. I see a lot of teachers who recognise this and look for tools and techniques that can help them expltre personal development with kinds. Unfortunately it seems to get lost behind a barrage of other requirements.

We have been using the Enterprise Catalyst to stimulate personal development amongst younger people. The way we find time to do this is by providing behnchmarking and evaluations to teachers and schools - this enables them to devote time to the real interests of teachers and needs of younger people.

Is it possible to deliver enterprise education without an indepth understanding of the psychology of younger people?

Hi and thanks to everyone who voted for us in the North East Digital Awards 2008 - The Enterprise Catalyst was shortlisted in the Youth Enterprise category, but unfortunatley we didn’t win. Still, a good attempt for our first entry to an awards competition.

Best Wishes

David

Whilst there is quite a bit of scare-mongering re the prospect of a recession, it is clear that there will be some sort of downturn in the global economy. This usually sends shivers down the spine of entrepreneurs and business owners. Can we survive?

This is usually addressed as a business issue - but experience tells me that the ability to survive an economic downturn rests as much upon the personality of the owner and lead team as it does upon the strength of the product or service. Some people are very good at managing a downturn whilst others are not. Do you know how your personality will affect your decision-making. www.21stcenturyentrepreneurs.co.uk is revealing some fascinating insights into the qualities of people who will be able to survive and those who are liable to dig a hole deeper than it needs to be.

Durham School

Economics & Business Studies Department

is pleased to host

Professor David Johnson

“When Darth Vader met

David Johnson”

“The paths we choose can

lead to achievement or despair”

A FREE workshop for aspirational business owners

DATE: Thursday 31 January 2008

START: 7pm til circa 9pm

VENUE: Durham School Exhibition Room

REFRESHMENTS: Food and drinks provided afterwards