an online book by David Gurteen
Let the conversation flow at its own pace, don’t try to rush it or control it. You need to let go and be part of the conversation. Credit: Max Weiss Posts where this quotation is embedded Actor-network Theory (ANT) Actor-Network Theory Building 20 at MIT Innovation Story: A humble wartime lab that sparked a legacy of innovation … Continue reading Let the Conversation Flow at Its Own Pace Max Weiss
Knowledge Café Principle: No Preconceived Outcomes Knowledge Café Principle: Engage in Small Groups Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Principle: Preserve the flow. In a Knowledge Café, the flow of the conversation should be preserved. The conversation flows when it is effortless and moves smoothly from one speaker to another and naturally between topics. Flow … Continue reading Knowledge Café Principle: Preserve the Flow Conversational flow should not be interrupted
Speak Last Turn Monologues Into Dialogues Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Speak in plain language: The language of many professionals is highly specialized and full of unnecessary jargon. This alienates many laypeople and those in other disciplines. To communicate effectively, we should use everyday natural language that everyone understands. The language of academics, … Continue reading Speak in Plain Language We should use everyday natural language that everyone understands.
