Most of us advocate for better communications between people. What exactly does it mean though, ‘communications’? Apparently its roots are Latin in origin, and mean to make “common”. If we think of communications as making common, getting on the same page, then its part and parcel of effective collaboration. And that making […]
Public Art: A way to increase local interactions, connections and conversations
July 14, 2014 by · 2 Comments
Do you know your neighbours? Anything that increases interaction opportunities with neighbours, or strangers, I figure is a good thing. Public art is such a thing. From silos to interactions Even in dense urban places, our life can feel like a silo. Yet, once we get past our inward-looking tendencies, and open up to interactions […]
Urban beekeeping offers us a lesson in change and conflict management
July 7, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Its summer, here. Flowers and gardens are blooming. Bees are buzzing in the neighbourhood, and more, if you have backyard beehives. A Yes! magazine article this week, Four Ways to Build a Bee-Friendly Neighborhood, gave some great tips for alleviating neighbour concerns, associated with urban beekeeping. I also thought the tips offer a larger model […]
Graduation Day: A reminder of inter-generational relationships and staying vital
June 13, 2014 by · 2 Comments
My son graduated from university, yesterday. It’s cause for celebration. I’m proud of him, and what he’s accomplished. His graduation also makes me reflect on his journey, a journey I’ve been part of; a collaborative journey. It seems almost too obvious to mention, yet my son and I are of different generations. Our relationship is […]
Participant Reflections on a Game Jam for Collaborative Professionals
May 15, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
I spent last weekend immersed in board games, at the CoRe Jolts Game Jam for Collaborative Professionals. The event was conceived, organized and hosted by mediator colleague, Sharon Sutherland (@ssuth). I’m not much of a “gamer”. Yet, I appreciate the power of a well-designed game, be it board or online. So when I heard […]
