James Tyer and I often find ourselves chatting on Twitter about our shared observations and ideas. One particular stream of though started to gel and we decided to formalize it some in a shared blog post (which was quite enjoyable) as an opportunity to extend the conversation. Let us know your thoughts. There’s much talk […]
Transformation Doesn’t Happen in Silos Read More »
What if you presented a tool or process to the c-suite, something that would (not could) increase revenue, improve morale and increase efficiency? No doubt they would leap at the opportunity right? Not quite… I recently heard a story (Axe Bat Wins Converts, But Has To Overcome Baseball Traditionalists) that immediately made me see parallels to innovations in
Learning’s Battle Against Tradition Read More »
On the recent anniversary of the Gettysburg address by Abraham Lincoln I serendipitously was re-introduced to an ancient text by the Greek leader Pericles which has uncanny similarity to Lincoln’s famous speech in a similar context. Both wrote of their current struggles and the glory that was the nations they fought to preserve. “We throw open our city
In Pursuit of Athens Inc. Read More »
Beatles songs have always given me pause. Some of my favorites include “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude”, “Across the Universe” and “Let it Be.” The Beatles were ahead of their time musically and lyrically. Recently, yet unfortunately, while running up a pretty steep hill the song “Dear Prudence” began playing on my iPhone. I say unfortunately because when you’re
Won’t you open up your eyes? Read More »
“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern.” – William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell If you’re like me you see the future of learning as being
Learned (Learning) Helplessness Read More »
