Idea Architects

DECEMBER 27, 2011

While others around the blogosphere and in print media offer tips on how to craft better resolutions, Im more fixated on having resolve and achieving resolution. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

MAY 16, 2012

Where TED Talks do so in a video format, ChangeThis does so by releasing attractively-designed manifestos on topics related to leadership and life. Heres a TED Talk featuring the academys founder, Salman Khan, talking about how to use video to reinvent education. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4).

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Jamie Notter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

I think CEOs need to somehow embrace that paradox, and learn how to be influential without obsessing about single-handedly moving needles. We don’t know how to “be a leader” and “support leadership” at the same time. Next post: Video Interview about #Humanize. December 2006 (10). Discipline.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 11, 2012

P.S. If your volunteer colleagues struggle to thing about how to organize work in the networked world in which we operate, challenge them to develop a workplace staffing model based on part-timers, temps, and consultants. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 19, 2012

It is exhausting not being you, trying to remember how to play the part youve created for yourself in order to be accepted by others. ” This book takes readers on an exploration of how to do just that and includes stories of individuals trying to do so. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 4, 2012

The conversation that needs to occur may be difficult, but Im not sure training people on how to have difficult conversations is the answer people need. The best way to learn how to do that is to be asked to do so. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Get just a taste of what this session covers in this short, two-page CalSAE magazine article , or watch a longer video of the opening session I did for this falls ASAE InnovationTalks day. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 9, 2012

Competence to get the job done: Do you demonstrate through your actions that you know what you are talking about and know how to produce the desired results? Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

This robust online community explores how to take management to the next levels through hacks, barrier-busting, and stories of real-world management innovations. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

JULY 6, 2012

Great resources for creating valuable visuals and effectively using them in facilitation abound, and we are living in a time when visual thinking , graphic facilitation , mindmapping , graphic animation videos, doodling, and infographics increasing receive mainstream attention and interest. Dont forget that pictures and video are visuals.

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Idea Architects

MAY 7, 2012

That knows how to live outside the law as well as within it.” Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2). ” — David Whyte, Crossing the Unknown Sea. Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7).

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Idea Architects

MAY 23, 2012

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It by Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson T he Seven-Day Weekend by Ricardo Semler. And a new book just added to my reading stacks is Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Awesome Inc.

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Idea Architects

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Its a very hands-on event and we explore facilitation fundamentals, tools and techniques for meetings and discussions, and how to manage common group dynamics situations. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 29, 2012

Facilitation: How to Maximize Individuals Contributions and Commitments on Tuesday, August 21, in Washington, DC, for the American Society of. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2). Awesome Inc.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 15, 2012

Facilitation: How to Maximize Individuals Contributions and Commitments on Tuesday, August 21, in Washington, DC, for the American Society of. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2). Awesome Inc.

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 9, 2012

We merely need to learn how to evoke them.". From these beliefs and others, Wheatley and Kellner-Rogers suggest how we can create supportive conditions for self-organization (these are quoted verbatim): "An organizational community that is clear about its intent knows what it wants to accomplish and knows what its purpose is."

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 2, 2012

What are the consequences of stealing that individual’s right to make his or her own decisions and to learn how to manage the consequences of them? Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 23, 2012

“To be as authentic as we know how to be at the moment, so that we can be more and more present in what we do. Interesting David as I wasn't thinking about being a nonconformist so much as confirming to your own sense of self and letting others decide how to react to your being. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 1, 2012

Help the group consider if some portion of the idea might have merit and how to build upon it. Facilitation: How to Maximize Individuals Contributions and Commitments on Tuesday, August 21, in Washington, DC, for the American Society of. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

MAY 4, 2012

As Cook so eloquently noted in her master class: “To be as authentic as we know how to be at the moment, so that we can be more and more present in what we do. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 25, 2012

Provide both practical ideas for immediate use, abut also the questions and concepts that will serve participants well over time if you help them understand how to adopt, adapt, and apply them. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 8, 2012

In these moments, our role as facilitators is to help the group decide how to manage whats popped up: is it a useful temporary detour or a distraction that will put us on the road to nowhere ? Facilitation: How to Maximize Individuals Contributions and Commitments on Tuesday, August 21, in Washington, DC, for the American Society of.

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Idea Architects

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Use of any new technology should be considered in light of the character of the relationship an organization (or individual) wants to have with their members, customers, and stakeholders and how to reflect that and their core values and personality in doing so with the new technology. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 9, 2012

This is an excellent example of why it is important to understand how to manage challenge and support. Rules of engagement operate best when a group itself generates them, as well as identifying how they are to be applied and when and how the groups alignment with them should be evaluated. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 3, 2012

I guess each of us has to decide how to assess what impact is most important to us. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2). Joan: Its challenging, isn't it? Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7).

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Idea Architects

MAY 11, 2012

And if you are unsure how to resolve the resistance, remember the group always knows what needs to be done if only you will invite them to make public what they are thinking or feeling: I sense I dont have everyone on board with me right now. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 22, 2012

Facilitation: How to Maximize Individuals Contributions and Commitments on Tuesday, August 21, in Washington, DC, for the American Society of. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2). Awesome Inc.

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Idea Architects

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

And if youd like to go beyond just not having your towels changed, becoming a real partner in sustainability efforts, here are some previously published thoughts about how to be an Eco Guest. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 23, 2012

It may seem at first that sharing youre not sure what to do or how to help makes you vulnerable in front of a group, but Id like to suggest the opposite. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1). Mar 2006 (2). Feb 2006 (2).

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Idea Architects

JULY 9, 2012

What does exists in the world is a fascinating collection of individuals, all of whom see and create their own reality, make meaning from what they see and experience, and then choose how to act on this meaning. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6).

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 7, 2011

How to Tell if You Have a Bad Board. I think Ive mentioned before that one of the things I like to do on Hourglass is look at policies and practices in the for-profit world and see how they compare or can be applied to associations. Daring to Lead 2006. TED Talk Videos. How to Tell if You Have a Bad Board.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 3, 2012

We definitely need more talk about individual and collective risk tolerance and how to effectively manage perceived (or real) risk associated with innovations that are deemed worth pursuing. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1).

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Wiley, 2006). Detailed text-based reports are moving to short online videos. And deciding how to transition to learning that is transformational and not informational. Our nonprofit associations are dynamic, complex systems embedded within an even more dynamic, complex übersystem: human society.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 12, 2011

Heres a short, 5-minute video from HBR where a group of "expert thinkers" discuss the crucial skills needed by tomorrows leaders. My thoughts are summed up well by one of the commenters, Mitch McCrimmon : I found this video very disappointing. Daring to Lead 2006. TED Talk Videos. How to Tell if You Have a Bad Board.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 1, 2011

If you’ve struggled at all with how to make your association more innovative, this would be an excellent opportunity to share your challenges and work together with your peers to develop actionable solutions. Daring to Lead 2006. TED Talk Videos. I plan to be at both the ASAE and WSAE events. Organizational Structure.

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The Hourglass Blog

APRIL 21, 2011

Born in 2006 as the brainchild of Dr. Nick LaRusso, the CFI was first called the SPARC Lab (with the acronym standing for its methodology: see, plan, act, refine, and communicate). But in one of those key areas my association has decided to pull the service back in house and re-learn how to do it ourselves. Daring to Lead 2006.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 26, 2011

The first guy out of the box accuses Trimble of not understanding how to manage very talented softwate engineers. Daring to Lead 2006. TED Talk Videos. Without execution, youre not innovating. Youre just generating ideas. The commenters disagree. On a bunch of levels. Organizational Structure. Pretending GenX Doesnt Exist.

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