Village of 100 training video review

It should be made mandatory to watch "Village of 100" in order to be a citizen of the world. People get so wrapped up in their individual idea of what it means to be a human on this planet, that it is so easy to lose perspective of the true makeup of this world's population. I wish American politicians would watch this film.

As far as the practical applications for this as a training video, it is short and is only a presentation of neutral fact. Unlike most diversity films, "Village" makes its point without going into dramatics or bordering on the offensive. It removes the viewer from his/her comfort zone to greater appreciate our human diversity.

Bonus? It's really short and, therefore, relatively inexpensive!

Everyday Creativity training video review

When I finally watched "Everyday Creativity," I was already a big fan of Dewitt Jones' training video " Celebrate What's Right with the World." Dewitt Jones not only reminds me of my own wonderful father (who is, surprise!, also in the Training & Development industry), but also he has the most enviable job I can imagine-- a globe-trotting photographer for National Geographic. While "Celebrate" is a great program for motivating a better, sunnier overall attitude toward life in general, "Everyday Creativity" is about achieving that attitude through a better work-life balance. This is a HUGE focus in Human Resources right now, who have been forced in these latter years by increasing turnover and even workplace violence, to make employees' health and happiness a greater priority.

See also "For the Love of It."