We all like to have a chat with friends from time to time. Recent research has shown that this is not only a good thing to do, but that conversation […]
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The power of people talking to each other.
The Persuasion Paradox
“One way of talking that inhibits the exchange of knowledge is speaking with conviction. That may seem contrary to what we’ve all learned in communication and leadership workshops, where one […]
Read moreThe conversation continues
“Recent research has shown that conversation is important for improving innovation. It has also been found that conversation improves group and individual performance and knowledge sharing. This article will address […]
Read moreThe politics of fear
I am going over my notes for a university workshop on language that I am running tomorrow, and am once again reminded why I find both the government and opposition rhetoric […]
Read moreComms, KM and Conversation
Seems I’ve been featured in IABC Victoria online properties three times recently. I was interviewed in March on The link between comms and knowledge management for the chapter blog, and […]
Read moreA Tale of Two Cafés
David Gurteen has recently posted an article comparing his Knowledge Café concept and World Café, which are similar processes, but with “some subtle but significant differences”. As I have been doing […]
Read moreArt of Conversation – article edition
Further to previous posts here on the transformative power of conversation – the Ignite presentation at KMLF, and the trampoline presentation – I have now also written an article on the topic, […]
Read moreWildwood retreat
So just over a month ago – just after landing back from my few days in Brisbane – I spent a few days down at Wildwood Retreat in Pennyroyal Valley with twelve […]
Read moreThe Art of Conversation – trampoline edition
So today I presented this topic at trampoline. Trampoline is a “self-organising event for those who find the world interesting, have something to offer and share, and have an inquisitive […]
Read moreThe Art of Conversation
Some recent research has highlighted the transformative power of conversation. I presented on this topic at the Melbourne KMLF last night. This was one of three “Ignite” format presentations done […]
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