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Sensemaking: mapping the terrain with one twist
Brian Arthur’s quote is a classic and I like the metaphor of sensemaking as mapping the terrain. I would add one twist which was introduced …
Read MoreStorybook Moleskine
I’m a lover of Moleskine notebooks. Perhaps it’s their history or their sturdy design. Whatever the attraction I always have my notebook handy. I see …
Read MoreLanguage is vital for addressing complex issues
Dave Pollard is highlighting the similarities between wicked problems and complexity. I had a similar thought a few months back so it’s good to see …
Read MoreCorporate blogging – useful paper from Intelliseek and Edeman
Andrew and I are helping an Australian professional services firm introduce blogging. As part of the business case we’ve been searching for examples of other Australian …
Read MoreAn unique presentation style
Here’s an unique way to use Powerpoint (or the Apple equivalent). The talk is by Dick Hardt on the topic of Identity on the net. …
Read MoreCommunities of practice – international issues
The gang at CPsquare are revisiting some guidelines they developed in 2003 for communities spanning time zones and countries. The original guidelines provide a great …
Read MoreWhat to include in a newsletter for your community of practice
Communities of practice thrive on rhythm. I’m not talking about members taking up the tabla of course. Community rhythm is established by holding regular events such as …
Read MoreAging workforce issues
My friend Eric Lessor at IBM’s Institute of Business Value has recently launched a report, “Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Workforce in EMEA (ie. Europe).” …
Read MoreTrip to Wivenhoe Dam
Last week I had a lovely day at Wivenhoe Dam working with SE Queensland Water. It’s 50 km or so outside Brisbane. I did, however, …
Read MoreA couple of interesting collaboration tools
If your group needs to co-create a document here are two web-based tools which you might find useful: JotSpot Live by JotSpot and Writeboard by …
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