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MENTAL MATH

on February 22, 2020November 10, 2022 By Ronni Kahalani

Mental math refers to the practice of doing calculations in your head. It is often used as a way to calculate an estimate quickly through the use of math facts that have been committed to memory, such as multiplying, dividing and squaring big numbers. Another cool trick is calculating any weekday in the past or [...]

REMOTE ASSOCIATES TEST (RAT)

on February 12, 2020December 2, 2021 By Ronni Kahalani

The Remote Associates Test (RAT) is a test of creative potential. It was developed by Martha Mednick in 1962 and has since been considered as a valid measure of creativity. According to Mednick, the RAT could be used to test "all fields of creative endeavor" and suggest that those who excel on the RAT will [...]

FACILITATING CREATIVE HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS

on April 15, 2019January 23, 2022 By Ronni Kahalani

Ever tried an evidence-based experiment to increase team creativity? Years ago I was lucky, when I got the opportunity to arrange and participate in an evidence-based scientific creativity experiment, for a large danish company, led by Balder and Morten, from Copenhagen Institute Of NeuroCreativity (CINC). I've created a visual guide presenting the concepts and activities we learned, tools [...]

HOW TO REMEMBER BIG NUMBERS

on March 25, 2018February 22, 2023 By Ronni Kahalani

Most people struggle when trying to remember abstract things like numbers, mostly because no one taught them how to do it. One of the best ways to memorize abstract things, is to transform them into funny, vulgar and distinctive visual mental images. But you need an easy system to keep up the motivation for training [...]

HOW TO REMEMBER A FULL DECK OF CARDS CHRONOLOGICALLY

on March 25, 2018October 21, 2022 By Ronni Kahalani

You might think, "Are you crazy?, I can't even remember my 4 digit PIN code!". Often, when you're not motivated enough to develop your mental skills, it's more about distrust, lack of confidence and the ability to prioritize the necessary time and just do it. The brain is an expert in avoiding congestion and finding [...]