I want to reflect on two aspects of #etmooc: The experience of it and also the questions I am left pondering as I transition to some post-etmooc state. I am happy that this is part of my visible digital self. But truthfully, I am writing this for myself. Some context first. etmooc started at the … Continue reading Education to advocacy. Reflections on #etmooc
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Also burying “the burning platform”
So while I am burying things, I am officially also burying the phrase "burning platform." I cannot take direct create for this blinding-glimpse-of-the-obvious insight, but exactly what positive impact does this verbal imagery have on helping someone (or some organization) want to change? And if I am walking around in an organization that is consistently … Continue reading Also burying “the burning platform”
Brave enough to go half-baked
Twice each year I teach a course that depends a great deal on students thinking-out-loud in blog posts and various forms of online discussions. Most of this is conducted in a private community space we use specifically for the course but at times the conversations seeps out into Twitter or Google+. Each time the course … Continue reading Brave enough to go half-baked
Design process as a vision for knowledge management (that works)
This past week was Chicago Ideas Week - a think-fest combining speakers, topics and an enthusiastic city looking at the possible. During the week, I had the good fortune to be connected to two events looking at design and the design process: A visit to IDEO's Chicago office for a look at their Human Centered … Continue reading Design process as a vision for knowledge management (that works)
The common ground of learning, KM and change
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to share some thoughts about KM, learning and change with members of KM Chicago. I love these events. I learn more than people might imagine. And what I learned last night (or was reminded of) is just how deeply KM practitioners understand the (seemingly) small things about technology adoption that … Continue reading The common ground of learning, KM and change
Jeff Merrell 