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Seven personal skills for effective collaboration
Abstract from Column Two (Indexed 2008-09-07):
Shawn Callahan has outlined seven personal skills for effective collaboration. To quote:It’s easy to talk about what collaboration is or is not or the types of collaboration. What’s difficult is to change your practices (read behaviours) to improve your chances of an effective collaboration. Here are seven personal skills that we all need to [...]
Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies
Abstract from elearnspace (Indexed 2008-09-06):
I was sure I had mentioned this project before - Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies. However, I can't find record of it. So, rather than ignore this valuable resource (put together by Curt Bonk and a global group), I'll risk linking more than once :). The last year has brought about a tremendous surge in interest in emerging technologies. I don't fully understand why. What's different this year than in the previous 8? Oh well, whatever it is, resources like the one listed above will beco...(truncated)...
Collaboration is great until there is a question over credit
Abstract from Eclectic Bill (Indexed 2008-09-06):
Jack Vinson has a great comment on Lilia Efimova's observations about blogging among academics and how collaboration leads to great ideas. As Jack writes, social networking tools have made it hard to determine who originated the idea as it is continually refined. I have been in those types of collaborations and they can be great experiences. But I have two questions about this type of collaboration:1) For purposes of career and personal success, why would people freely share their ideas only...(truncated)...
Connectivism course starts next week...
Abstract from elearnspace (Indexed 2008-09-04):
The Connectivism and Connective Knowledge online (open) course starts on Monday. If you're interested, you can still sign up. The course outline is also available if you'd like to get a sense of what's coming next...
TED Talks
Abstract from elearnspace (Indexed 2008-09-04):
TED Talks are extremely popular. Excellent speakers and provocative subjects. Universities are aware of the value of short informative videos and are launching similar initiatives. I see no reason why all universities and colleges shouldn't have a similar feature to attract learners, students, and donors. Why not showcase your best?
Does technology connect or disconnect us from others?
Abstract from elearnspace (Indexed 2008-09-04):
I've read a series of books/articles recently that are quite negative on technology. A particular emphasis seems to be that technology is somehow making us dumber - distancing people from what really matters. We search Google and think we have acquired knowledge. We blog and think we have subjected our ideas to peer review. Or, we publish an article on our website and think that qualifies as a publication. I partially understand the negatives being expressed by these authors. Times of transition...(truncated)...
Public intellectuals and the source of ideas
Abstract from Knowledge Jolt with Jack (Indexed 2008-09-04):
I haven't linked to Lilia Efimova in a while, but she continues to write about her PhD process and say things that I think have to do with the larger questions of how people work together (one element being knowledge management). In her recent blog post, Bloggers as public intellectuals and writing about them in a research report, she talks about the situation ofdoing research withpeople who are vested in the research topic themselves.But what I take from this is the larger picture of how people...(truncated)...
Mess Mapping
Abstract from Eclectic Bill (Indexed 2008-09-04):
Still working on my research for the article about wicked problems. Ran across this intriguing five part series on how to map wicked problems. It's more of a communication tool that brings parties together to agree on the problem and work toward managing it.
Seven personal skills for effective collaboration
Abstract from Anecdote (Indexed 2008-09-03):
It's easy to talk about what collaboration is or is not or the types of collaboration. What's difficult is to change your practices (read behaviours) to improve your chances of an effective collaboration. Here are seven personal skills that we all need to master to give collaboration a chance. How to apologise How to advocate your point of view without harming your collaborator's feelings How to spot when a conversation gets emotional and then make it safe again to continue meaningful dialogu...(truncated)...
Storytelling for business leaders workshop in Melbourne23 September
Abstract from Anecdote (Indexed 2008-09-03):
[Image]This workshop has turned out to be one of our most popular offerings. In the last few months we have delivered it to sales people in IBM, engineers in Allinta and have just received word we have been selected to deliver it to NAB leaders throughout the bank.The great news is that you can attend this workshop in Melbourne in a few weeks time. It's all about using storytelling techniques in a business context to improve communication and staff engagement.We focus on three areas in the one d...(truncated)...
Emotion, memory and stories
Abstract from Anecdote (Indexed 2008-09-03):
Do you remember where you were when you first saw the those two jumbo jets plunge into the World Trade Center? How well do you remember what you were doing when you saw it? Can you remember the room you were in, the people in the room with you, what you said, what you thought?When strong emotions surge through us our bodies respond by pumping adrenalin into our blood stream. In addition to preparing us to run or fight, adrenalin enhances our memories of what was happening when the emotion hit. T...(truncated)...
Why Google Chrome?
Abstract from elearnspace (Indexed 2008-09-03):
I'm trying to understand why Google is releasing a browser. I'm sure there's a very good reason. When Apple announced it's Safari browser for Windows, it didn't make much sense - why enter the battle ground of browsers? Well, as was evident once Apple released the iPhone, Safari is a browser that helps to bridge the transition from Microsoft to Apple computing devices. Safari for Windows was more about introducing a new audience to Apple than about trying to create a better browser. Google is ex...(truncated)...
Theory of Constraints and the Scientific Method
Abstract from Eclectic Bill (Indexed 2008-09-03):
An interesting post on the Theory of Constraints Yahoo! group asks where is the scientific method in TOC? Yes, TOC is based on rigorous logical analysis and the pursuit of casual links between effects and the core problem. But, as pointed out in the post, TOC also relies on many rules of thumb which are justified because other TOC practicioners use them. As I often tell my students, the plural of anecdote is not data. TOC practicioners are great at quoting instances of companies where TOC has...(truncated)...
Elgg
Abstract from elearnspace (Indexed 2008-09-02):
Elgg was one of the first services to focus on a broader application of social networking services. While many of the tools at the time - Friendster, MySpace - were focusing on simply connecting people to each other, Elgg took a learning centric focus in the creation of their tool. Elgg straddles the content creation, social interaction, and eportfolio worlds. Congrats are in order on the announcement of the recent release of v1.0 and on receiving Infoworld's award for best open source social ne...(truncated)...
Wisdom is in managing crowds?
Abstract from elearnspace (Indexed 2008-09-02):
Only a few years ago, user-filtering sites such as Digg were seen as more of a fad than a legitimate way of organizing people and information. That has changed. In 2004, James Surowiecki published The Wisdom of the Crowds. In 2006 Time gave a formal nod to the masses in declaring "you" the person of the year. Now we have traditional academic institutions - such as Oxford in this case - contributing to a research base on the dynamics of distributed networks for information creation and sharing. ...(truncated)...
Learning from the failures of others; billion-dollar lessons for next to nothing
Abstract from McGees Musings (Indexed 2008-09-02):
Billion-Dollar Lessons: What You Can Learn from the Most Inexcusable Business Failures of the Last 25 Years, Carroll, Paul B. and Chunka MuiProgress in science and engineering proceeds from the dispassionate analysis of failure. We learn more when we screw up than when we succeed. However, since Waterman and Peters In Search of Excellence, [...]
MSA Update - 3A: Structured Settlement Annuities
Abstract from Beyond Structured Settlements (Indexed 2008-09-02):
This S2KM blog post begins an Interview with Thomas Spratt about structured settlement annuities and Medicare set-aside arrangements (MSA). This S2KM interview continues two related S2KM series: Growing the Structured Settlement Market; and Medicare Set-Aside Update. Thomas Spratt is Senior...
Blog>> Enabling Conversations
Abstract from Green Chameleon (Indexed 2008-09-01):
Beth Kanter makes a useful distinction between the (a) use of social media to enable conversations and (b) the use of social media to support communities. (a) does not equal (b), although I suppose it could be used as a preliminary stage. Communities may be more likely to surface if the environment is inherently collaborative and open.
Off soon to London, Copenhagen and San Jose
Abstract from Column Two (Indexed 2008-08-31):
It’s now just over a week until I start into my next around-the-world trip. This time I’ll be visiting London, Copenhagen and San Jose. The main reason for my trip is to run a two-day intranet masterclass in Copenhagen (17-18 September). This will cover all my latest intranet thinking, as well as sharing some of [...]
Easy Pickings
Abstract from Column Two (Indexed 2008-08-31):
Patrick Lambe writes about the dangers of pursuing low-hanging fruit, and outlines his “REACH” planning model. To quote:Mary sums up brilliantly: “Collecting low-hanging fruit is a knowledge management tactic NOT a legitimate strategy. Strategy sets your goals and gives you a reason for the projects you undertake and the methods you employ. Tactics are fine, [...]
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