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Collaboration conditions
I was having a conversation last week about how easy it is to rob people of the permission to collaborate. Examples were provided of how …
Read MoreWhy don’t they just follow the procedure?
On 29-30 August, a USAF B-52 bomber mistakenly armed with six nuclear tipped cruise missiles, flew from Minot, North Dakota to Barksdale Air Force Base …
Read MoreClient relationships – getting a helping hand
We are lucky to have many terrific clients that we love working with. Here’s an example of a strong client relationship.
Read MoreMaister on Trust
David Maister has an excellent podcast series. Some time ago I listened to his podcast on earning trust and the useful way he provides to …
Read MoreDreadful managers
How do they get away with such appalling behaviour? I’ve seen some dreadful displays by managers who seem to revel in the power and forgetting …
Read MoreIBM software – social software for the enterprise
I used to work with Jimmy Kwang at IBM. He was a terrific supporter of the Cynefin Centre and I must say a terrific host. …
Read More3 great conversation starting questions
I flew from Newcastle to Melbourne last night and had a fantastic two-hour chat with the lady in the next seat. By the end of …
Read MoreHow a transcript can enhance listening
I’ve just returned from a couple of days in New Zealand working with my old colleagues from IBM. It was a fun to spend two …
Read MoreHistory matters
I just received this comment from AJ which I thought you would enjoy. I will let her comment speak for itself. I’m an anthropologist who’s …
Read MoreGood conversations lead to good stories
Watching Andrew Denton interview Michael Parkinson on More Than Enough Rope on ABC television recently was a lesson in good interviewing techniques. Denton even admitted …
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