AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Book Purchased: 14 August, 2022 On Relationality: Lessons From Martin Buber on Living in Relation with Self, Others, the World, and Life Itself Oracy: the Transformative Power of Finding Your Voice Continue reading Open: How Collaboration and Curiosity Shaped Humankind Johan Norberg
If a building doesn’t encourage [collaboration], you’ll lose a lot of innovation and the magic that’s sparked by serendipity. So we designed the building to make people get out of their offices and mingle in the central atrium with people they might not otherwise see. | Steve Jobs Continue reading Buildings to Encourage Collaboration Steve Jobs
Knowledge Management has evolved since the mid-90s, shifting from managing information to building collective knowledge. The challenge lies in adapting KM practices to meet today’s complex needs. A four-level framework can provide a structured approach, helping organizations move from information management to supporting agency and communityship. Continue reading The Four Levels of Knowledge Management The relation between Conversational Leadership and Knowledge Management
Effective knowledge sharing is crucial for innovation and success in today’s world. However, many organizations struggle to nurture a culture of collaboration. Implementing Knowledge Cafés offers a practical pathway to enhance knowledge sharing and cultivate a collaborative environment. Continue reading Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue
The Knowledge Café is often at its best when it is used to convene conversations to give people “a say” in topics and issues that are relevant to them. Continue reading Knowledge Cafés at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Give people a voice
People learn best when they share ideas and experiences. Traditional learning often focuses too much on passive instruction, missing the value of conversation and reflection. Peer learning creates opportunities for discussion, helping people deepen their understanding, develop new skills, and solve problems together. Continue reading The Power of Peer Learning Why learning from each other leads to deeper understanding and better problem-solving
Change is a constant aspect of our lives, gradually shaping our identities. However, we face difficulties when attempting to change others’ behaviors. Direct attempts to control or coerce usually result in resistance and unintended consequences. Embracing a conversational approach can help us navigate change more effectively, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration. Continue reading Changing People ** The challenge of trying to change people
In many communities, persistent problems such as malnutrition or disease often resist top-down solutions. Too often, experts overlook the hidden knowledge already present within the system. Positive Deviance offers a way forward by uncovering uncommon yet successful behaviors already practiced by insiders and building change from within. Continue reading Positive Deviance in Action How everyday outliers spark lasting community change
