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Farming not hunting and 'researching' for business
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ned Seabrook Jul. 15, 2009.

 

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Donal Carroll replied to Paul Z Jackson's discussion 'Reflective Conversations - a new opportunity'
Great initiative! I'm on to take part Donal Carroll
November 10, 2009
Donal Carroll commented on Bob MacKenzie's event 'An Invitation to write for the November issue of O&P on 'Writing Futures'. RSVP by 31 August'
Article proposal for O+P Nov 09.doc Hi Bob Thank you for the invitation. Yes, look forward to it and a good opportunity to try out and get feedback on some 'business writing'. I've enclosed a proposal. Let me know what you think. I can't make the 31…
August 27, 2009
Bob MacKenzie left a comment for Donal Carroll
August 25, 2009
Donal Carroll replied to Andrew Carey's discussion 'The future of the book, reading, publishing and organisations'
Great stuff Andrew, thank you for the stimulants on Friday. Love that pic - like you're directing a contemplative prequel to a mess of Wallender, Marx, eco-systems in paradise (or Parkhead), cleavage, pastry, underwater publishing and Mack the Knife…
August 25, 2009
Donal Carroll is attending Bob MacKenzie's event
August 21, 2009 from 1pm to 4:30pm
‘In 2020, what will the best-selling book about organizations say? What will it look like? How might it be written? Who will read it and how? How might it be published? How will it be bought and what will it cost?’ Andrew Carey, who works with the…
August 20, 2009
Donal Carroll commented on Donal Carroll's blog post 'Good looking questions'
Nice one DS, thanks DC
August 1, 2009
David Shepherd commented on Donal Carroll's blog post 'Good looking questions'
Thanks, Donal, for the term' Tin-opener questions' - I really like it. There is one such question I recall using when taking over a new group (when I was working for a large UK company' was in the context of meeting a member of the team for the firs…
August 1, 2009
Bob MacKenzie left a comment for Donal Carroll
July 31, 2009
Donal Carroll might attend Bob MacKenzie's event
August 17, 2009 from 9am to 12pm
Initial Call for Papers_Writing Futures.doc Some of you will have participated in the successful 3rd annual collaborative writing workshop in Brighton on ‘Writing Futures’ in May. Following this event, Alison Donaldson and I, with Vicky Cosstick’s v…
July 28, 2009
Donal Carroll commented on Donal Carroll's blog post 'Good looking questions'
Hi Belina Thanks for this. Nice one. What happened then? Did it get peoiple to where change was needed earlier? Have a glance at http://www.criticaldifference.co.uk/Metaphors.html on my website. It's on the front page 'Innovation tools'; one is on u…
July 28, 2009
Belina Raffy commented on Donal Carroll's blog post 'Good looking questions'
Very thought provoking post, Donal. One set of questions I use is around metaphors. If this organisation was an animal, which would it be. It tends to open up a good discussion around attributes (what talents is that animal known for, what are it's…
July 27, 2009
Ned Seabrook replied to Donal Carroll's discussion 'Farming not hunting and 'researching' for business'
Donal, I'm struggling to see where you are going with this - but offer a thought. How you respond to the thought will let me know if we are singing the same song, or I'm out of tune. It seems to me that Teachers and Managers share the task of ensur…
July 15, 2009
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Farming not hunting and 'researching' for business
Thanks all for a stimulating session last Wedn. I went and put some of the ideas into practice at a network party held at The Temple grounds, Embankment (C17 calm!) by the 'Co-minded group', a collective of entrepreneurs based round new digital apps…
July 11, 2009
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July 3, 2009
Donal Carroll is attending Belina Raffy's event
July 8, 2009 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Your Invitation Come and join us in a stimulating, interactive event to uncover the secrets of effective networking and to celebrate the launch of the new AMED website. With facilitators Bob MacKenzie and Belina Raffy, you will have a marvellous opp…
June 30, 2009
Donal Carroll left a comment for Bob MacKenzie
June 19, 2009

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Where do you live and work (City)?
London
What are your top professional skills?
Well... I have considerable experience in:
* developing critical, creative, independent people and orgs
* bringing new ideas to old problems for better outcomes
* enabling people to increase their rate of learning in change circumstances
What kinds of management education and development services are you involved in?
Consultancy in public and private sector; writing on management (partic Management 2.0); teaching on MBA (Creativity, Innovation, Change)
What is your main interest in the AMED network?
networking, collegiate discussion/debate, collaboration
Please share your favourite management development insight or quote.
* '...reject idea that primary path to greatness is to become
'more like a business'... most fall between mediocre + good. Few are great. So.. why wd we want to impart practices of mediocracy...' (Jim Collins)
* Imagination is just the intellect at play (DC)
* Do the same thing yet expect a different outcome (definition of madness, Einstein)
What kind of person are you?
24-7
Your Business Website
http://www.criticaldifference.co.uk

Sharing materials: Shovelling Mercury

Hi All

Last year I did some work for CEL (Now LSIS) on evidencing how organisations use/don't use organisational learning to improve performance. The piece is called: 'Shovelling mercury with a pitchfork: leaders, led, hearing and what's worth learning at work''
There are 3 assumptions outlined at the start.
It's available as pdf or e-book on my website: www.criticaldifference.co.uk. Click on 'developing innovation capability', which gives you 'Thought Leadership forums', then http://www.criticaldifference.co.uk/Shovelling%20Mercury.html
What do people think? Any insights, any use?
Slan for now Donal

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Good looking questions

Some questions we pose as consultants are 'good-looking ones'. I mean they will always draw a fulsome response. For instance, if you ask some people in a 'coasting' organisation 'what are the barriers to achieving excellence here?' they will probably give you a list long enough to make your ears bleed.
However, for every good looking question there is always an 'ugly' one just round the corner. The one here is 'What have you done about these barriers?' These are questions which must be posed and… Continue

Posted on June 6, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

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At 11:45pm on August 25, 2009, Bob MacKenzie said…
Hi, Donal

Just read your post on Andrew's Discussion.

You'll find the invitation to send a proposal for the November issue of O&P under 'Events'.

Or if it's easier, I'll e-mail you an attachment and you can respond direct.

Best wishes. Bob
At 3:53am on July 31, 2009, Bob MacKenzie said…
Hi, Donal

I'm pleased to see that you're considering writing a piece for the November issue of O&P. Do get in touch if you'd like to chat about your ideas - and maybe come along to the AMED Writers' Group on 21 August, which I'm sure you'll find will spark off some thoughts.

Best wishes. Bob
At 12:14pm on July 3, 2009, Belina Raffy said…
Hi Donal,

I see you've signed up for our workshop. We're looking forward to having you there. Would you prefer to pay online or at the door?
Best wishes,
Belina
At 1:28am on June 19, 2009, Bob MacKenzie said…
Hi, Donal

I'm actually in London today - at the Penn Club - from around1300 until 1630 hours, for a meeting of the AMED Writers' Group (see our Events page under Community). If you're around, do drop in. Otherwise, I do come to London from time to time, so I'm sure we can arrange to meet. Best wishes. Bob
At 7:28am on June 7, 2009, Bob MacKenzie said…
Welcome, Donal

I like your questions. Why not have a look at the Writers' Group space? It might be a good place to discuss some of your questions f2f. Best wishes. Bob
 
 

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