Talking about talking
Author Martina Eva Tonković from Ulm, Germany Recurring issue that bothers many judges (especially near the end of exemplar window) is how to write recognitions. While most of us know WHO to recognize and for WHAT, the issue is mostly connected to HOW to do it. Recognitions being rejected is demotivating and turns people from […]
Author Ivan Petkovic from Hamburg, Germany Welcome to the 3 part of this feedback article series! I hope you have tried giving feedback. Today we will be finishing this story of feedback by talking about receiving it. Receiving feedback is easier if your mindset is in the right place. Most of us like hearing praise […]
Author Ivan Petkovic from Hamburg, Germany Welcome to part 2 of this feedback article series! Welcome to part 2 of this feedback article series! I hope you liked the introduction part. As always, share your ideas and thoughts with me in the comments or message me directly. If you have missed the last part, you […]
Author Ivan Petkovic from Hamburg, Germany Feedback. A very popular buzzword not only in the Judge Program but in the professional working world as well. Almost all organizations (and people inside them) want feedback to be happening, but most of them do not know how it is properly given. Also, what does properly mean? Let’s […]
Here are more considerations for you and your time at the event! Most large events have Team Leaders (managing a team task) on their main event staff, and Public events leads and On Demand events leads. Each of these judges is going to be managing their section of the tournament, and you will be assigned […]
Author Stephan Classen from Seattle, United States of America If you’ve been selected to be on staff for your first large event, or would like some ers, this article is for you. This is only one part of preparation for a large Magic event, and this article will help tie in some ideas to plant […]
On the shoulders of giants – the leaders of the Coaching Sphere “Standing on the shoulders of giants” – Isaac Newton After the long summer (or winter for readers from the Southern hemisphere), I would like to welcome you back to the Coaching Sphere’s blog. Last time I wanted to present you the idea behind […]
Author Ivan Petkovic from Hamburg, Germany I would like to use this first post to introduce the theme for the Sphere, how it came to be and say a bit about myself. If you, the reader, have had similar experiences as I did with this topic, that interests me a lot. I want you […]