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| 28/02/07 | | Andrew moves on from Anecdote |
Andrew and I met about two years ago at a meme and complexity workshop organised by the CSIRO. I was immediately struck by Andrew’s intelligence and curiosity and thought, “maybe we could work on a project together.” In the following six months we hit it off and Andrew joined Mark and I at Anecdote.
Over the last 18 months we’ve learned a lot from each other. Andrew’s love of facilitation, trying out the very latest and ground breaking ideas helped us stretch our minds. We pushed and prodded each other and worked out how to collaborate with one another. I was the tight string that loosened, Andrew started loose then tightened.
Mark remembers first meeting Andrew and thinking ‘Man, his hair is curlier even than mine!’ We soon learned that beneath that mop of curls was a highly ethical, first-rate brain that was always able to provide a perspective that opened new opportunities and ways of approaching issues. His love of Yum Cha is legendary and we look forward to our continuing education in this discipline.
So you will probably be surprised to learn that Andrew will be leaving Anecdote today and heading out to pursue his interests in facilitation. We wish him all the very best and thank him for his efforts at Anecdote. Andrew will remain a kindred spirit in the field of business narrative and I’m sure there are still many coffees (or herbal teas) to be had.
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Thanks Guys!
Was a pleasure working with you.
Funny you mention hair, I remember when Sash, my wife, first met you all, she thought we all looked like brothers. Scarey thought!
Shawn, I look forward to us keeping in touch on story. Maybe the thing I noticed myself learning most from you was Carl Rogers "Unconditional Positive Regard". Basically, how to really listen to people. Thanks!
And Mark, whenever I think MBTI, for some reason, I think of you. Golf seems to be another, but again that's another story. Anyways, look after that finger! :)
All the best guys!
Warm regards,
Andrew
Posted by: Andrew Rixon at February 28, 2007 9:15 AM
All the best Andrew in your next doings!
Posted by: Patrick Lambe at February 28, 2007 10:36 PM
Andrew -
All the best! Keep in touch - will we still be seeing you at the KMLF?
- Keith.
Posted by: Keith De La Rue at March 1, 2007 4:22 PM
Thanks Patrick and Keith!
I'll be sure to pop in to KMLF from time to time. Thanks again Keith!
Posted by: Andrew Rixon at March 3, 2007 10:39 AM