Robert Elkington
Contributing Writer
Rob in Meaford - Amy Elkington
Hi, my name is Rob,
I enjoy involvement in many different activities such as:
1. Working with a range of faith based and non-faith based NGO's and Non-Profits and Universities across Africa and Canada on projects such as:
- Poverty reduction
- HIV/AIDS reduction
- Education for the underprivileged
- Rural IT placement and usage
- Clothing re-distribution for the poor in Africa, Philippines, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
- Bi-directional, mutually beneficial partnerships between North American and two/thirds world institutions
- Leadership development and mentoring: (Africa Leadership Centre, Transformational Leadership Centre)
- Afri-Can Education Project (started by my daughters) http://www.afri-caneducation.com/
2. Marriage and Family Counseling
3. The completion of two Masters degrees and two Doctorates.
When I am not working on the many projects that I am privileged to be a part of, I enjoy a number of different pursuits such as:
- Tennis
- Rugby
- Jogging
- Reading
- Writing
- Travelling
- Helping people
I look forward to learning and growing as I continue this incredible journey called life!
Latest Articles
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Life on Purpose - SMART Goals
To live life on purpose you need to set good goals. Good goals are SMART goals refined by and supportive of your life mission statement.
Mar 9, 2011
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Life on Purpose - Finding True North
Life is complex - filled with many competing choices. We default to living in reaction to events rather than intentional living, but we can choose change.
Mar 9, 2011
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How to Write a Good Masters or Doctoral Thesis
Writing a Masters or Doctoral thesis is a challenging academic exercise. This article outlines a few things that can assist in developing a good thesis.
Dec 14, 2010
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Three Key Choices for Successful Graduate Studies
Success in Graduate research hinges on three thoughtful choices at the outset of the process concerning the university, supervisor & topic of research.
Dec 1, 2010
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The Amazing iPad App That Works with Microsoft OneNote
Finally, the iPad App that brings Microsoft OneNote to the iPad. MobileNoter is sleek, fast, beautiful and it preserves the formatting of OneNote.
Sep 27, 2010
- Robert Elkington
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Great Free iPad Apps to Assist with Time and Life Management
The iPad is much more than an e-book reader. It also is a great tool for time and life management through the use of free Toodledo, DropBox and Google Apps
Sep 20, 2010
- Robert Elkington
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Why the Burning of the Koran by Pastor Terry Jones is Wrong
On Saturday, September 11th, Pastor Terry Jones will burn the Koran. This action is ludicrous and illogical - by this logic we should burn all sacred books
Sep 9, 2010
- Robert Elkington
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Great Apps That Make Your iPad Work for You: Word Processors
The iPad's usefulness is enhanced by great word processing apps that enable the user to create feature rich documents that synchronize across many platforms
Sep 6, 2010
- Robert Elkington
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Time for Things That Matter
Time management is incredibly difficult in the modern era. A life mission statement, and focusing on the important rather than the urgent can help
Sep 2, 2010
- Robert Elkington
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Useful Free iPad Apps Health, Weightloss, Travel, & Life
There's an app for that! Weight loss, breaking news, travel assistance, interior design, movie reviews and show times, the iPad has free apps for these.
Aug 29, 2010
- Robert Elkington
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