Coffee Breaks and Productivity
I didn’t. But a colleague pointed it out to me this week. I found it fascinating inasmuch as it provides rigorous proof of several common-sense hunches. Read more
Getting Stuff Done Together...at Roundabouts
A Metaphor for N2N?
N2N is an opportunity to proceed as climbers do. We are roped together; alternately anchoring each other as we move into new territory. Others tell us what lies beyond our view. We can go places together that we could not on our own. Read more
Shadow of the Future
Pete reminded me the other day of something important: the 'shadow of the future'. What is that? Read more
Counter-Intuitive Leadership
Community service can generate more profit! Read more
Has Our Time Come?
A few years back Jacqueline, Ric and I noted that networks could become 'organisations', while some traditional organisations were trying to become 'networks'? Read more
The Flip Manifesto
To those close to us you would already have heard us sing the praises of Daniel Pink. In particular his recent book Drive, where he explores what truly motivates us. If you haven't read it yet, do! It is excellent. Read more
Improv Wisdom
My N2N friend Jacqueline has long urged me to learn from the 'improv' (or improvisation) world. Not to be funny, but to be present, alive and accepting. So I bought improv wisdom, a book by Patricia Madson. Its tag line is "Don't Prepare, Just Show Up". Read more
A Fresh Set of Eyes
Ken and I are always editing each other's emails; before they are sent that is! It has become such a habit that I don't often think about it anymore. Read more
Dangerous Ideas: Or the Story of O*
Next month I have an opportunity to deliver a key-note at HR Exchange - hosted by People Potential in Malaysia and Singapore. As a thought starter I've drafted the following piece titled "Dangerous Ideas: Or the Story of O*". Read more