International collaboration works. I saw it in the Philippines, where I spent the better part of the last two months working for a Canadian not-for-profit (CESO). I blogged about it (e.g., 27 ways Filipinos create successful, collaborative e-Governance projects). I went half way around the world to collaborate with others. Now, I want to bring […]
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Acknowledge your thoughts then say "hello": A good strategy for working abroad
September 14, 2009 by · 5 Comments
Just back in Canada after a six week assignment in the Philippines, with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO), working as a Volunteer Advisor to the e-Governance for Municipal Development (eGov4MD) project. Orchestrated by the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), the project exemplifies the potential of collaboration (see my post 27 Ways Filipinos […]
27 ways Filipinos create successful, collaborative e-Governance projects
September 4, 2009 by · 11 Comments
From a global perspective, the Philippines is seriously lacking in financial resources.Of course this presents a major challenge to project delivery.Yet, increasingly I’m appreciating other ways, beyond the allocation of more funds, which contribute to project success. As I see it in practice, here in the Philippines, at the heart of those other ways are […]
A place where a good driver is an essential member of the project team
August 16, 2009 by · 2 Comments
The place is the Philippines. The driver is Richmond Pon-an. The project is the e-Governance for Municipal Development (eGov4MD) project. I’m here in the Philippines, as a Volunteer Advisor (VA), to the eGov4MD project, with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO). The eGov4MD project is an international collaborative, orchestrated by the League of Municipalities of […]
Journey from Batac to Subic: How one person works to make a difference
August 6, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Eric Nagal is an interesting guy. I am working with him this week on the eGovernance for Municipal Development (eGov4MD) project, in the Municipality of Subic, in the Philippines. Eric is the designated IT Officer for the Municipality of Batac, 15 hours (give or take) away by public bus. I’m here as a Volunteer Advisor […]
