TweetSo the social networking utopia is not coming, writes Mashable’s Chris Taylor on CNN. He cites one Dunbar number (now all the rage) and concludes: Turns out we’re hardwired to get along best in tight groups of no more than 150, and have been since we were living on the African savannah. Armies take advantage [...]
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TweetA large portion of the workforce face significant barriers to being autonomous learners on the job. From early on we are told to look to authority and direction in learning and work. The idea that there is a right answer, or an expert with the right answer, begins in our schools. John Taylor Gatto describes [...]
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TweetFriday’s Finds are a compilation of what I have learned on Twitter the previous week. This started as an alternative to the popular #FollowFriday on Twitter where people say who they recommend to follow. I find that most #FF recommendations lack context so I usually ignore them and I don’t post them as I feel [...]
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TweetOn my consulting page, I have summarized my perspectives on 21st century work. It’s called: Adapting to Life in Perpetual Beta. There is no such thing as a social media strategy. There are only business strategies that understand networks. Collaborative and distributed work is becoming the norm. Social learning is how work gets done in [...]
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Tweet This past week I was involved in many stimulating conversations with some very interesting people. The theme of new organizational structures came up and it was observed that one challenge we have is in addressing our inherent tribal nature. There is a strong need to belong to something, which can detract from critical thinking [...]
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TweetThe evidence of simple and (merely) complicated work getting automated and outsourced is widespread. Meanwhile, the business imperative is to be innovative, creative and agile. The current Canada Post strike is evidence of this shift, with workers reacting against a major automation initiative. The postal automation process currently has significant flaws, but who thinks these [...]
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TweetA most interesting post by Nick Milton at Knoco got me thinking again about complexity. I like the 2 X 2 diagram showing how increasing complexity makes us dependent on creative individuals and increasing collectivity makes us dependent on more processes. The former case is reflected in my own observations that complex work requires creativity [...]
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TweetHere are some of the things I learned via Twitter this past week. There were lots of quotable folks on Twitter this week, so that’s what I’m highlighting: @charlesjennings “My credo: real learning is all about experience, practice, conversations and reflections – no more, no less.” @hwakelam “Complex systems create fast space (simulation) improving engagement [...]
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TweetHere are four main processes that can be used in developing critical thinking skills using web tools (click image to enlarge). Using a Seek-Sense-Share framework (à la personal knowledge management), pick one or more web platforms on which to practise critical thinking. PKM Critical Thinking Process Web Tools & Strategies 1) SEEK Observe & Study [...]
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TweetIt’s been a roller coaster of a ride for the past eight years but I’m still here, freelancing, blogging and trying to figure out life in perpetual Beta. So on my eighth anniversary as a free agent, I would like to thank all the wonderful people in my communities (virtual and physical) and networks (professional [...]
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