Communication Networks - why its hard to communicate at work In this article I share some reasons why communication failures happen in the workplace. It's not exhaustive, but provides some ideas on where to start looking.
How images can spark creative thinking A picture tells a thousand words. A simple plausible sounding statement that is pretty tough to prove right or wrong. But, we do know a strong, powerful image can catch hold of our attention. It could be the subject matter, the angle or composition, the contrast, the provocation and loads
The benefits of bringing nature into your workplace - Biophilic Design - Podcast How can we bring more nature into our own workplaces, whether at home, co-working or office based? And does it make a difference to our mood, health and productivity?
How to build a Personal Knowledge Management System using Joplin, Zotero and cheap notebooks In this post I am going to share my own personal knowledge management system through the lens of my own learning model; capture, curate, crunch and contribute.
Work Makes Us - Meeting Notes Newsletter In this newsletter I share how work is influencing who we become.
Presence and dealing with conflict In this post I deconstruct a difficult conflict meeting, sharing what happened to explain some intriguing communication principles.
LN : Elements of Graphic Design The work I do is 99% of the time organised around communication. You've heard me say time and time again, that 99% of problems in business are due to poor or ineffective communication. Well, this week's learning note is all about graphic / visual design - and