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Sir Ken Robinson's groundbreaking book The Element introduced listeners to a new concept of self-fulfillment through the convergence of natural talents and personal passions. The Element has inspired people all over the world and has created for Robinson an intensely devoted following. Now comes the long-awaited companion, the practical guide that helps people find their own Element.

The Element shows the vital need to enhance creativity and innovation by thinking differently about human resources and imagination. It is an essential strategy for transforming education, business, and communities to meet the challenges of living and succeeding in the 21st century.

La clave del elemento reside en hacer especialmente bien aquello que nos apasiona.El mundo cambia a una velocidad vertiginosa. Es imposible adivinar cómo viviremos en el futuro: lo único que sabemos es que hará falta mucha imaginación y creatividad para transformarnos y afrontar los nuevos retos. Descubrir el Elemento es recuperar capacidades sorprendentes en nuestro interior, y desarrollarlo dará un giro radical no solo a tu entorno laboral, sino también a tus relaciones y, en definitiva, a tu vida.

Parents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world's most influential educators, Robinson has had countless conversations with parents about the dilemmas they face. As a parent, what should you look for in your children's education? How can you tell if their school is right for them and what can you do if it isn't? In this important new book, he offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the K-12 education system.

There is a paradox. As children, most of us think we are highly creative; as adults many of us think we are not. What changes as children grow up? Organizations across the globe are competing in a world that is changing faster than ever. They say they need people who can think creatively, who are flexible and quick to adapt.

Ken Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education, and his 2006 TED Talk on the subject is the most viewed in the organization's history. Now, the internationally recognized leader on creativity and human potential focuses on one of the most critical issues of our time: how to transform the nation's troubled educational system.

This call to action pulls together all of Sir Ken Robinson’s key messages and philosophies, and challenges and empowers listeners to reimagine our world, and our systems, for the better.

The first two editions of Finnish Lessons described how a small Nordic nation built a school system that provided access to a world-class education for all of its young people. Now available in 30 languages, this Grawemeyer Award-winning book continues to influence education policies and school practices around the globe. In this third edition, Pasi Sahlberg updates the story of how Finland sustains its exemplary educational performance, including how it responds to turbulent changes at home and throughout the world.

El Elemento, el imprescindible libro de Ken Robinson, abrió a millones lectores en todo el mundo una nueva perspectiva acerca de la realización personal al unir el talento natural de cada individuo con sus pasiones personales.

Gracias a sus clásicos empresariales, como El nuevo mánager al minuto y El autoliderazgo y el ejecutivo al minuto, el autor best seller Ken Blanchard se ha convertido en un gurú de los negocios reconocido nacionalmente que presenta nuevos enfoques revolucionarios sobre la gerencia, el liderazgo, el servicio al cliente y más.

En una época en la que los procesos de evaluación se estandarizan, las escuelas pasan por momentos difíciles y tanto estudiantes como educadores sufren una presión enorme, Robinson nos ofrece soluciones prácticas para terminar con el caduco sistema educativo actual heredado de la Revolución Industrial.

Welcome to amazing conversation and information from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic entertainment programs and recent interview and music shows. The collection also contains Audio Antiques, historic performances and events from the golden age of radio, with special attention given to the contributions of African-Americans, who were largely excluded from the broadcasting industry. However, a few determined individuals were able to break through barriers and make their voices heard. For details visit www.krobcollection.com

Ken Robinson cambió la vida de millones de personas. Dedicó los últimos años de su vida a escribir lo que sería su manifiesto, en el que integra las claves de su revolución de la educación. Cuando en agosto de 2020 le diagnosticaron un cáncer terminal, pidió a su hija Kate que concluyera ese manifiesto. Para sir Ken, lo que realmente nos diferencia del resto de los seres vivos es la imaginación: la capacidad para crear en la mente cosas que no existen, para proyectar un mundo diferente al que habitamos y, en definitiva, para recrearlo.