As part of International Facilitation Week 2014, on October 22 and October 23, renowned UK facilitator @MartinGilbraith and I are hosting a couple of Twitter chats. Martin and I did this (chats) last year, too. They were a fast-paced virtual exchange, and dare I say – good fun, for all. The chats are the initiative of the International Association […]
AM-FM: A Formula for High-Context Virtual Communications
With all the time you spend online, wouldn’t it be nice if you could communicate more in ways that don’t leave you feeling that you sold out, stooping to the lowest common denominator? I’m talking to you – high-context communicator. How can you feel more authentic, real, in your virtual communications? The high-context virtual communications […]
The Price of Convenience: Loss of Connection and Relationship
With a few keyboard strokes, you have it; whatever it is. A book, groceries, someone to clean your home… And, at such a convenient price,too! What’s the rub? How about loss of connection and relationship? From a Washington Post article last week about Homejoy (h/t to Jarche for the link), a cleaning services web start-up. …That’s the […]