Critical thinking and mindfulness

Last November we triggered a long silence in our usually lively training room using cards printed on both sides (like the one displayed here): university students had just done their …

Entrepreneur by default

Say “ Entrepreneur” and words like “innovative”, “risk-taker”, “future-minded” will come to mind.  Say “Entrepreneur” and an image of independent, innovative and positive-minded person ready to take charge of her/his …

What is financial literacy?

Literacy is being able to read and write; maths literacy is being able to count and master simple operations; but what is financial literacy? This phrase appeared in the late 1990s and …

The emotional brain

Blue or black pen? Rice or noodle? Most of our decisions are not rational. When we choose something, we often let the intuitive part of our brain decide. We don’t …

Financial Literacy Trainer’s profile

Based on our experience, here is the ideal profile: Social worker Extensive experience in participatory training Excellent contact skills Excellent communicator Has worked with target group and gained a thorough …