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Collaboration requires fairness
Humans have a strong sense of fairness. If two people are given a sum of money and one is asked to divide it and offer …
Read MoreScientific discovery and the value of collaboration
Scientists in Iowa recently reported a breakthrough discovery. They successfully identified the gene (PRICKLE1) which when mutated causes epilepsy. There’s two things amazing about this …
Read MoreWhat is the leader’s role?
I was reading a presentation on collaborative behaviours in nursing and came across this great quote. “The most critical aspect of leadership is the desire …
Read MoreKnowledge management for the experienced practitioner
Next year I will be giving a couple of presentations at the Ark Group’s conference, KM for the Experienced Practitioner. It will be in my …
Read MoreIn-house workshops instead of a public program
For four years Anecdote has delivered a range of innovative public workshops on topics including storytelling for business leaders, building a collaborative workplace and business …
Read MorePast experience holding back collaborations
Last Friday I ran a workshop for a client on collaboration. I emphasised collaborative practices and behaviours and at one point I introduced the idea …
Read MoreWhat is effectiveness?
I just opened the book “Semper and Score: Enhancing Organisational Effectiveness” by Tom Graves and was taken by the elegantly simple answer to this question …
Read MoreA little productivity tip for Firefox users—smart keywords
Just noticed this feature in Firefox this morning which is a real time saver. I’m often looking around for books and I have a couple …
Read MoreFired up and ready to go
I was in Singapore last week helping a group of leaders learn how to find and tell their own stories. No templates, no recipes, just …
Read MoreMetaphors everywhere
A couple of years ago I spoke at a BHP Billiton planning day. My talk was at the end of the day so I sat …
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