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Virtual Meetings Will Erase Face to Face - BusinessWeek - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 20 May 15 - No Cached
  • Why do we have meetings and events? 1) to exchange information; and 2) to network. Virtual meeting and event technology can facilitate these two objectives easily.
  • The shortfalls of the traditional meeting model, with an on-stage presenter talking to a passive audience, have become clear with the rise of interactive and social networking tools. These advances have driven live meetings to incorporate better peer-to-peer and audience-to-presenter interaction. Today almost all live meetings use significant on-site and Web-based technologies.
  • These technologies allow attendees to get information without paper, interact real-time with presenters and one another, and build a community based on shared knowledge and interests—all while enjoying actual live contact with other human beings.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 20 May 15
     
    Article in Bloomberg Business by Brent Arslaner, Unisfair, Inc. and Spencer Jarrett, InVision Communications, 2009 on pros and cons of virtual meetings replacing f2f meetings.
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Q&A with Rosabeth Moss Kanter | Harvard Magazine Sep-Oct 2012 - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 13 Jun 15 - No Cached
  • Ecosystem” conveys the idea that all the pieces of an economy come together in particular places, and that their strength and interactions determine prosperity and economic growth.
  • Think of it as your garden, where you need fertile soil, seeds, and other ingredients to make things grow.
  • Four issues strike me as key: turning ideas into enterprises; linking small and large businesses; better connecting education to jobs; and encouraging cross-sector collaboration.
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  • There is evidence that if you make the connections between knowledge creators and businesses tighter, you can increase success. Compared to stand-alone business incubators, university-based incubators tend to keep more people in the community to start their enterprises and tend to have higher success rates, because they are able to connect small enterprises with mentors. Small business needs capital but it also really needs expertise—so Harvard’s new Innovation Lab is a fantastic thing.
  • Another aspect of moving from knowledge to enterprise to jobs is collaborative knowledge creation.
  • That’s thinkers plus makers in Albany.
  • We should have a national call to action with commitments from big companies to mentor and connect with smaller enterprises.
  • they ran with it and created Supplier Connection—a universal vendor application, kind of like the common college application. They announce opportunities through Supplier Connection to thousands of small businesses.
  • community colleges haven’t been well connected to employers—and their graduation rates have been incredibly poor.
  • There are growing consortiums where leaders of organized labor, community colleges, high schools, businesses, and representatives of the elected officials sit down together to talk about skills needs and who’s going to help deal with them. The two-year colleges in Spartanburg and Greenville were the secret to that manufacturing center. South Carolina is still not the most prosperous state, but it would have been Appalachian poor if not for Governor Dick Riley (later U.S. secretary of education) focusing on the community colleges in collaboration with the industrialists.
  • the evidence is that you get better outcomes in terms of people finishing their two-year programs and getting jobs when there’s a closer tie to employers.
  • community leadership and collaboration across sectors. Even if we suddenly had a national program throwing money at community colleges, you still need community leaders talking to each other—where people agree on certain priorities, align their interests, align what they do behind those priorities.
  • Our strength has been from the ground up.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 13 Jun 15
     
    interview with Rosabeth Moss Kanter, September 2012, Harvard Magazine on business ecosystems and how they thrive with connections between large and small businesses, education and business, turning ideas into enterprises, and cross-sector collaboration
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How to Name Things - 2 views

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  • anonymous on 19 Jun 13
     
    When exploring new offers, some organizations spend a lot of valuable time and energy trying to decide what name to use. This slideshare offers some very interesting and useful apps to help with the process.
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Smart Workers Seek Out Advice, Study Suggests - The New York Times - 0 views

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  • They are afraid to ask for advice.
  • fear it will make them appear incompetent,
  • those who seek advice are perceived as more competent than those who do not
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  • “Information sharing is very important in organizations,”
  • people who felt anxious should be cautious about seeking advice, because those who were less confident in their own judgments would be less able to discern whether a piece of advice was poor, or coming from someone with a clear conflict of interest.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 27 Sep 15
     
    Phyllis Korkki in Applied Science for NYT, September 2015 on when to seek advice from co-workers
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How Curiosity Leads to Creativity -- Science of Us - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 06 Oct 15 - No Cached
  • We live in a culture that very much fetishizes passion and certainty. I think sometimes people lose their way in the creative path because they’re being told to follow their passion. It can be a really cruel piece of advice
  • Forget about the notion of passion, and give your attention to your curiosity. Passion burns hot and fast, which means it can come and go
  • I have followed things in my life that barely had a pulse, but it was the only thing that was there that day
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  • But part of that path, of leading a creative life, is to believe that there’s a reason that you’re into this thing, whatever it is.
  • Every time I hear someone talk about discipline all I see is the scratch marks on the walls they left with their fingernails. All that anxiety. You’ve got to take it easy on yourself. You’re doing an inherently weird thing. You’re investing time and money into making something that nobody asked you to do. It’s inherently a wacky thing to do. You’re going to have strange feelings, especially about the uselessness of it all. But then you think, I’m going to stay with it, because it’s more interesting than anything else.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 06 Oct 15
     
    Really a wonderful summation of how curiosity leads to creativity--interview with Elizabeth Gilbert by Melissa Dahl, September 23, 2015
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Traditional creativity is thriving in the internet age - Telegraph - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 07 Oct 15 - No Cached
  • There’s a good story to tell here, though, because the internet is often an enabling force for good
  • Most of us struggle to concentrate for as long as we used to because of the demands on our time but we can all be drawn in by a good story.
  • the connectivity from which we all now benefit is behind the resurgence of what we are seeing in local communities and special interests.
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  • people pursuing arts and crafts now have the means of distribution to sell their goods online.
  • If just a few people every day can make their passion into their profession, that’s a good start and will help us to recognise that the disruption that we see all around is actually a force for good.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 07 Oct 15
     
    article by Jonnie Goodwin, founding partner of Lepe Partners, August 2014 on how the internet fosters traditional arts and crafts and passions that might turn into professional work opportunities
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SAPVoice: The Rise Of The Contingent Worker - Forbes - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 02 Jun 15 - No Cached
  • businesses are increasing their dependency on contingent labor – even if the global economy is improving.
  • growing reliance on consultants, intermittent employees, or contingent labor.
  • businesses are increasing their dependency on contingent labor – even if the global economy is improving.
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  • 83% of executives indicate they’re increasingly using contingent workers ‒ at any time, on an ongoing basis.
  • all classes of work, from the executive suite
  • In Workforce 2020, approximately one-third of all respondents – no matter the industry – stated that increasing reliance on contingent, intermittent, seasonal, or consultant employees requires additional investment in training, changes in HR policies, and support for the latest technology.
  • HR systems can become a system of engagement – a central hub of all things workforce-related. Employees can form groups, network, and share knowledge around common goals, interests, projects, work experience, locations, and much more.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 02 Jun 15
     
    post by Mike Ettling, President, SAP, for Forbes Brand Voice on the rise of the contingent workforce
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Determining the ROI of Enterprise 2.0 | ZDNet - 0 views

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  • Lisa Levinson on 05 Jun 14
     
    "Innovation often comes from where you least expect it and harnessing collective intelligence, the core principle of Web 2.0 as well as Enterprise 2.0, is the very art of eliciting value from emergent systems such as the Web and our intranets. That this value is forming the bulk of the networked economy (open source software, social networks, social media sharing, etc.) is one of the signature lessons of the era of open business models and 2.0."
  • Lisa Levinson on 05 Jun 14
     
    Dion Hinchcliffe's blogs are very interesting and he has great graphics. He also explores stats to show ROI in the networked age, or explains why they are not forthcoming. His home page is: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Hinchcliffe
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The End of 'Genius' - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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  • Lisa Levinson on 25 Jul 14
     
    Opinion piece in the July 19th 2014 NYTimes by Joshua Wolf Shenk, the author of the forthcoming book: Powers of Two: Finding Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs". He begins:"the lone genius is a myth that has outlived its usefulness. Fortunately, a more truthful model is emerging: the creative network, as with the crowd-sourced Wikipedia or the writer's room at "The Daily Show" or - the real heart of creativity - the intimate exchange of the creative pair, such as John Lennon and Paul McCartney and myriad other examples with which we've yet to fully reckon." and ends with: "This raises vital questions. What is the optimal balance between social immersion and creative solitude? Why does interpersonal conflict so often coincide with innovation? Looking at pairs allows us to grapple with these questions, which are as basic to the human experience as the push and pull of love itself. As a culture, we've long been preoccupied with romance. But we should also take seriously something just as important, but long overlooked - creative intimacy."
  • Lisa Levinson on 25 Jul 14
     
    Although the author stresses pairs, the history of genius is really interesting - for example, before the 16th century, individuals were not geniuses, but having genius which was a value that emerged from within a person given to them at birth".
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Global Leadership Forecast 2014|2015 | DDI - 1 views

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  • Lisa Levinson on 12 Aug 14
     
    A series of slideshares that explores issues in leadership on both a national and international stage. According to the report, most leadership development programs are stagnant, and leadership development both on the organizational and academic levels are not keeping up with needs to develop competent, confident, and committed workers.
  • Lisa Levinson on 12 Aug 14
     
    Interesting approach to conveying information that we should think about for our work. Great use of Slideshare to disseminate report findings.
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Hear and now: social media listening for operational decision-making - NixonMcInnes - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 16 Feb 15 - No Cached
  • Social media listening is not a new idea. But it’s usually done in the interests of marketing, reputation, research or customer service. Here – from a serious government body – is recommendation that organisations could use social media listening as real data to inform and assist with operations. It’s recognition that the data shared online, in realtime, by passengers, has more value than as mere reputational currency or customer service fodder.
  • How much useful information is being offered that might not be formally addressed to an organisation’s Twitter or Facebook presence?
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 16 Feb 15
     
    blog post by Clive Andrews at NixonMcInnes, creating meaning in business. 9/26/2013 on using immediacy of messages being shared on social media to make operational choices.
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Kaospilots masterclass: the art and craft of facilitating learning spaces - NixonMcInnes - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 16 Feb 15 - No Cached
  • 1. Learning arcs
  • 2. The importance of reflection
  • Without trust there’s less innovation, collaboration, creative thinking, and productivity, and people spend their time protecting themselves and their interests – this is time that should be spent helping the group attain its goals.
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  • A nice everyday practice to use: check-ins and check-outs
  • he portrait drawing exercise
  • And finally…
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 16 Feb 15
     
    nice blog post by Anna Carlson, NixonMcInnes (UK) a social media firm, 6/19/2014 on facilitating learning spaces. Endorses check ins and check outs to "land" the learning and drawing exercise for introductions.
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New CompTIA Study Offers Insight into How Millennials May Change the Workplace - 1 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 16 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • “Like the Baby Boomers and Gen Xers that preceded them, Millennials have strong preferences and priorities on what they think the workplace should look like,” said Seth Robinson, senior director, technology analysis, CompTIA. “It will be interesting to see if these preferences become the norm as more millennials enter senior leadership positions; or if millennials change their views as they take on greater responsibilities to clients, communities, employees and shareholders.”
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  • Tech Status
  • When it comes to their comfort level and ability to use technology 70 percent of Millennials label themselves as “cutting edge” or “upper tier.” For Gen X workers, the corresponding figure is 55 percent, and for Baby Boomers, 30 percent. 
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 16 Nov 15
     
    summary of main findings from just released CompTIA study on millennials' expectations of technology, telecommuting in the workplace, etc. 
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Find Your Tribe | Jennifer Louden - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 08 Dec 15 - No Cached
  • If you had to relocate to a place in which you knew virtually no one, how would you go about finding or creating a community of intelligent, creative, professional women (very much like yourself) who are interested in becoming their best self in order to do their best work – whatever that may be?
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 08 Dec 15
     
    nice blog post by Jennifer Louden on finding your tribe nourished by women who wrote in examples of how they found their tribes (not necessarily online)
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Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe: How to Find "Your People" | Boho Berry - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 08 Dec 15 - No Cached
  • Well, when it comes to the things that you are passionate about, there’s a community for that! Whatever it is that you are interested in, I can guarantee you that there’s an online community out there filled with like-minded folks just waiting to meet you.
  • The key to feeling the love is all about actually engaging with your tribe! Being an active member is what will make it feel like a community to you.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 08 Dec 15
     
    nice blog post by Kara Benz on how to find your people online, November 30, 2015
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9 Tips To Apply Adult Learning Theory to eLearning - eLearning Industry - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 27 Sep 16 - No Cached
  • While one adult learner may be well versed on how to search for resources online, another may have very little experience using the Internet.
  • Survey your audience beforehand to determine any technical knowledge limitations they may have, as well as to assess their education levels.
  • As we get older, we tend to gravitate more toward learning experiences that offer some sort of social development benefit.
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  • Create activities that encourage adult learners to use sites like LinkedIn and Google Plus as invaluable tools. This can help them to not only build their social network, but collaborate with those who share the same interests.
  • However, mature learners prefer to engage in eLearning experiences that help them to solve problems they encounter on a regular basis (in the here-and-now, rather than the future).
  • Motivation is key with adult learners. As such, you will need to motivate them to learn by offering them a reason for every eLearning activity, assessment, or eLearning module they'll need to complete.
  • Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 27 Sep 16
     
    nice article
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The New Way to Recruit Skilled Volunteers on VolunteerMatch | Engaging Volunteers - 0 views

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shared by Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 17 Apr 17 - No Cached
  • Corporations are interested in making skilled volunteering a larger piece of their community involvement activities, and companies like Microsoft, HP, American Express and The Gap are publically and actively building more skills-based and pro bono volunteering programs.
  • The skilled volunteering movement is also growing among individuals – organizations like Taproot Foundation and Catchafire have joined VolunteerMatch to connect skilled volunteers directly with nonprofit projects, and they are growing by leaps and bounds.
  • standardized taxonomy of skills that volunteers possess and that nonprofits search for.
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  • The result of the process was 19 over-arching categories of skills, and between 3 and 11 sub-categories under each one.
  • Here are the 19 main categories:
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