Thinking with your body
14 October 2011Do you know that game where you’re given two equally unappealing options: to kiss Tony Abbott or George Bush (for example)? Here’s another one: to sit through a deadly boring powerpoint presentation or to play silly games. Yeah – I actually understand that some people would prefer to sit through a boring presentation than to…
What does ‘edges of work’ mean?
13 September 2011A long time ago I learnt of a very useful tool called the wave analysis*. It uses the metaphor of the wave to explore elements of any practice. It’s a useful model because it helps categorise practices and the wave metaphor is dynamic and can be taken further to include undercurrents, rips and even whitewater!…
Spend a day exploring the edges of work
1 September 2011About 16 years ago, I made the leap from full-time employment and started my own business. I agonised over a business name. I wanted something that would last the distance, and not lock me in to some sort of work that I’d outgrow. I eventually settled on Beyond the Edge Pty Ltd. I was initially…
Exploring the Edges of Work II
18 August 2011Anyone visiting recently will probably know that I’m exploring the edges of work – offering a series of short workshops to explore how we might move beyond the rigidity of existing systems and processes to open up workplace creativity, innovation and agility – especially when the currency of much of today’s work is ideas. So…
The centre of attention
28 June 2011I’m reading a book about humour, and one of the questions its authors are exploring is the biological imperative for humour and laughter. Apart from the obvious mating game where women are attracted to men with a sense of humour (unless of course they are attracted to women with a sense of humour, but I…
The power of connections
17 June 2011I spent the weekend at Gathering11, with 100+ other people. I found myself at Gathering11 because of connections, generosity and curiosity. I’ve come away with yet more connections, ideas, inspiration and dare I say, a good old dose of enthusiasm. It’s not often I have an opportunity to be a participant, to feel what it’s…
Join me at these events?
31 May 2011There’s lots of up-sides to travelling and working in different countries. Not the least, I love it! The major down-side seems to be losing touch with locals. So I’m looking forward to these local events and would love to say hello to you at any of them. Gathering ’11 – To build better futures: Melbourne…
Is this sticky or what?
23 May 2011THIS is disruption at its best. If you can’t see the video in your browser, here’s the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soAk3F0wX9s
What really happened
6 May 2011Following up my last post, here’s what actually happened when I had an opportunity to do some connecting activities with the 80+ people I’m working with this week. As is often the case, 60 minutes became around 40 minutes. Because I believe it’s important to honour the finishing time (in this case a morning tea…
Connecting individuals in a large group meeting
5 May 2011This week I’m taking part in a global meeting of about 80 or so people and have about an hour to do some connecting activities. The question has been asked as to why we need connecting activities when ‘most people know each other’? Good question. Groups are strange beasts, made up of individuals – and…