An independent evaluation of Big Noise Raploch which was commissioned by the Scottish government reported last year that there is strong evidence that the project boosts children's personal and social development, confidence, self esteem, social skills, and the ability to concentrate.

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If there is a central casting bureau for personal development gurus, leadership trainers, and self-help authors, then the casting director seems to be handing out the same script: focus on goals!

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The fact is that Rand gets harder to take as one grows older and concerns about those around us become more important than our own personal project of self development.

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The over-reliance on self-reported data is also called into question, and the absence of any meaningful indicators for teaching quality, personal development, or the impact of the alumni network.

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