an online book by David Gurteen
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
Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn’t change one person at a time. It changes when networks of relationships form among people who share a common cause and vision of what’s possible. This is good news for those of us intent on creating a positive future. Rather than worry about critical mass, our work … Continue reading The World Doesn’t Change One Person at a Time Meg Wheatley
Gurteen Knowledge Blog March 4, 2022, 10:39The larger the organization — the more extensive and grander the reception area. Huge impressive, impersonal halls of glass, stainless steel, and marble. What a waste of space! I wish I could recall the name of the law firm I heard about in Germany who transformed their reception area by … Continue reading Reception Areas Are Such a Waste of Space Turn them into cafés
So often at conferences, the organizers allow little time for conversation and networking. They feel they do not have the time to spare as they need to pack in so much content. But what about before and after the conference – breakfast and dinner time? I was at such a conference a few years ago … Continue reading Conference Breakfasts and Dinners A great opportunity to network and build relationships
