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Definition of anecdote
I noticed quite a few people arrive at my blog looking for a definition of ‘anecdote’. Well, here is what wikipedia has to say: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anecdote
Read MoreNarrative Techniques Workshop in Canberra
I’m pleased to announce that I will be running the Introduction to Narrative Techniques Workshop in Canberra on the 11th of May. This workshop was …
Read MoreAnecdote circles and yak shaving
Seth Godin believes ‘Yak Shaving’ is the single best phrase he’s learned this year. It describes those situations when you are extremely sidetracked when trying to …
Read MoreSimple rules for CoP self-organisation
Communities of practice are often regarded, with good reason, as self-organising social systems. I was wondering the other day whether some simple rules for a …
Read MoreBeyond bullets
Chris Atkinson has written a book on how to make better presentations using a narrative approach. His blog and website (beyond bullets) brim with practical ideas. …
Read MoreHearing, or not hearing, what you expect
My friend Michelle turned 30 a couple of weeks ago and we all went to her house for a BBQ. I got talking to her …
Read MoreTourists not lurkers
Sue Huckson of the National Institute of Clinical Studies pointed out to me the other day just how negative the term ‘lurker’ is and suggested that …
Read MoreDisappointing implementations and rebuilding trust
Yesterday I presented at the 11th Annual Electronic Documents & Records Management conference (on change management) and heard a remarkable presentation by Chris Scullin from Department …
Read MoreCrafting good anecdote circle questions
Successful anecdote circle facilitation hinges on the judicious use of open, story-eliciting questions. I’ve dashed off this short guide on how to create effective questions for …
Read MoreGetting to know Hunter S Thompson
My first ‘real’ job had me helping a few really talented guys build a software system designed to book cars for our parliamentarians. Not all of …
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