Summer is a time to chill with some good reads. And what could be better than some ‘out of this world’ escapism! This week I read An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth, by Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield). Hadfield was the Canadian commander of the International Space Station (ISS), a multi-nation collaboration, for 5 months in […]
10 Business Reasons to Meet and Collaborate Virtually Instead of In-Person
July 21, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
It used to be that meeting virtually was frowned on, when meeting in-person was an option. These days, the preferred choice is often flipped. Let’s meet and collaborate virtually, first. Virtual collaboration is increasingly the way to make a difference. As a virtual meeting facilitator, here’s ten scenarios I’ve found well served with a […]
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 […]
Welcome to our community: Make yourself at home
March 18, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
It’s been a long journey. I’m just a little bird, and I’ve travelled from far away, thousands of kilometers. I’m tired and I’m lonely. I’m looking for a safe place to bed down, meet others like me, and start afresh. Can you help me? “Why, yes I can”, said a gentleman in my neighbourhood. And […]
