article thumbnail

Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

For a great example of gaming in action, watch this 8-minute video on how the New York Public Library engaged 500 people overnight in writing a book about its collections. Dec 2006 (3). Oct 2006 (1). Sep 2006 (4). Aug 2006 (3). Jul 2006 (2). Jun 2006 (6). Apr 2006 (1).

article thumbnail

Suicide-Prevention Group Puts Focus on Survivors

Associations Now

The association is already taking action on this front, including launching the Attempt Survivors blog, which collects videos and articles by survivors willing to share their stories. Stage, who attempted to take her life in 2006, has worked on creative projects that reflect the experience of survivors.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth Kanter

Note from Beth: I’ve been a fan of the Games for Change Festival since I first attended in 2006. Video games are big — bigger than Hollywood in terms of revenue, as a $66 billion global industry. In 2013 alone, the organization ran over 100 hours of programming in New York City. You can register here.

article thumbnail

The Hourglass Blog: Generational Herd Mentalities

The Hourglass Blog

A little while ago, Neil Howe called attention on his blog to a New York Times feature story about a 24-year-old Millennial who, even amidst the Great Recession, is living at home and turning down $40K job offers until just the right opportunity comes along. Daring to Lead 2006. TED Talk Videos. Organizational Structure.