Virtual Random Café A simple networking method in times of COVID

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   June 7, 2021, 17:14The Virtual Random Café is a simple conversational method that has much in common with randomized coffee trials and speed conversations. It was developed by Obhi Chatterjee and Miruna Stamate of the European Commission to substitute for the quick informal chats we used to have before COVID with people when … Continue reading Virtual Random Café A simple networking method in times of COVID

The Virtual Random Café Informal conversations and networking ... from home

This story about the Virtual Random Café was written by Obhi Chatterjee – Head of Sector – Learning Technologies in the European Commission in Belgium. The Virtual Random Café is a simple way to make space for the informal, random 1-to-1 conversations we used to have in corridors, lifts, cafeterias, bars, and cafés before Covid. … Continue reading The Virtual Random Café Informal conversations and networking … from home

Speed-conversation Without relatedness, no work can occur

I often run a speed-conversation session at the start of a Knowledge Café and workshops or conferences. It is a great ice-breaker and exceptionally easy to run.  Sometimes speed-conversation is called speed-networking, but I prefer to call it speed-conversation as it is far more about conversation than networking. How to run a speed-conversation session You will … Continue reading Speed-conversation Without relatedness, no work can occur