When Coffee Chats Become Catalysts for Change What makes a conversation strategic?

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   November 15, 2023, 16:20What makes a conversation strategic? At its core, a strategic conversation has the potential to influence the future direction of an individual, organization, community, society, or even the world. Strategic conversations are not your average meeting or brainstorming session. They go beyond addressing short-term operational issues to tackling vital challenges … Continue reading When Coffee Chats Become Catalysts for Change What makes a conversation strategic?

Introduction: Conversational Spaces Meeting places for conversations

Terminology First, let’s consider the terminology. People have gathered in various settings for conversation and social interaction throughout history. These settings include coffeehouses, salons, clubs, and, even in ancient times, around campfires. There is a need for a generic term to capture the essence of these places in a broad sense. Commonly used words to … Continue reading Introduction: Conversational Spaces Meeting places for conversations

The London Coffeehouses of the Enlightenment Centers of Enlightenment thinking

The London coffeehouses of the 17th & 18th centuries were the engines of creation that helped drive the Enlightenment – the European intellectual movement that emphasized reason and individualism rather than tradition. Their history is a fascinating one. Modern-day coffee shops such as Starbucks, Costa Coffee, and Caffè Nero have their roots in the coffeehouses … Continue reading The London Coffeehouses of the Enlightenment Centers of Enlightenment thinking