I was given this puzzle to solve today - the traditional nine dot puzzle. I did it in around 3 minutes (hadn't seen it before) and my solution was a little unotherdox to say the least. 
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starting from any point, draw four continuous lines (without lifting the pen) so that each of the nine dots has at least one line running through it.
Have a go! Once you have done it, see if you can then do it with 3 lines. There...

I have just uploaded Session 6 podcasts. The first session has Nic Harding talking about Money, and the principles of Money. Chris Holcombe then follows with his story of being a successful surgeon as well as a landlord and hotelier! Unfortunately all of Chris' talk was not successfully recorded - but there is still a fair chunk.
Myself and Ian Finch then answer questions about sales in the second part.
Hard to believe the school is now over - thanks...

I have uploaded the podcasts for session 5.
In part one - I look at the leadership model and comment on the ideas of the leadership challenge being about inspiring out teams. Dan Prior continues to look at recruitment and specifically the importance of induction for new staff members as well as some great questions to ask during interviews.
In part two Graham Sharples talks from his 26 years experience about leadership and what it means from a Christian...

I have now uploaded the notes for session 6 - our final session together in this first course.
Next week, we will look at the subject of money and how it relates to business. Hopefully Nic Harding will be sharing with us his views on the subject. The notes also talk about cash flow in your business.
Chris Holcombe, the chair of trustees and a business man in his own right, will also be giving us his story.
Ian Finch from Mando and myself will be...