Like much of the rest of the world on January 1, I can't help but reflect on the past and look forward to the future. When I think of this blog and where I'd like for it to go, there are two major things I can do to improve. Be more consistent. 16 posts in …
Let’s Have a Collaboratory
I ran across a word that was new to me a few weeks ago on a company’s blog. The word was “collaboratory.” I didn’t know if it was a real word or not, but the mere sound of it sparked an idea I’d like us to consider at my company. Here’s my thought… Just as another prominent …
Meetings – Too Often a Waste of Time
How much time have you wasted in meetings? As I consider what next practices businesses should follow to move forward in innovation, collaboration, communication and efficiency, it is logical to also consider what doesn’t work. And the first barrier to productive time that comes to mind is attendance at meetings. Some common issues I see …
Time to Widen the Circle
When I began this blog in April 2011 I expected to devote the space nearly exclusively to the subject of social learning. It is a topic of enormous interest to me. I am a strong advocate of it where I work. I spend way too much time pursuing the matter on my own time outside …
Who is that old guy in my mirror?
I was at an electronics store recently looking at various tablets and wondering when I would take the plunge to make a purchase. While I was experimenting with one I turned on the front-facing camera and was a bit stunned at the image that came up on the screen. My head was tilted forward and …
