The object of education is learning, not teaching

The object of education is learning, not teaching

Russell Ackoff's revolutionary perspective on how we should reimagine educational systems The best teachers recognize that their role goes beyond mere instruction This article from Russell Ackoff on education is great: The Objective of Education Is Learning, Not Teaching. In this thought-provoking piece, systems thinking pioneer Russell Ackoff challenges our fundamental assumptions about education. He invites us to reconsider how learning actually happens and questions the effectiveness of traditional teaching methods that have dominated educational institutions for centuries. What makes Ackoff's perspective so powerful is how it aligns…

My CMMA newsletter contribution: white water ahead!

My CMMA newsletter contribution: white water ahead!

Navigating the Speed of Change A ship facing massive waves on Deadliest Catch The Answer I was watching Deadliest Catch last night, yes I like that show, and one of the captains was encountering 20-30 foot waves due to a massive storm. He said the only way to get through rough waters is to push the engine as hard as it can go (full throttle) into the wave, otherwise the wave controls you. The best way to do that in my mind is to watch communication, business, and…

CMMA spring 2011 conference pics

CMMA spring 2011 conference pics

Some photos from Charlie Perkins (@CharliePerkins7) from the conference in Charlotte.  Some are of me moderating the technical talk and the others are of myself and Cali Lewis (@CaliLewis).

Nascar Hall of fame

Nascar Hall of fame

For the CMMA President's Dinner, we were at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.  The driving simulator they had was lots of fun and it was a really nice facility.  I wish I had more time to see more of it tonight. My camera battery died, and I didn't have the charger, so these pictures are from my cell phone.

Good, fast, or cheap communications

Good, fast, or cheap communications

Reconsidering an Old Adage Through Alice in Wonderland I'm a CMMA member and was recently asked to provide a written response to the question below. Because I share practically everything, below is my response. Hope you enjoy it. My Answer As long as I can remember I haven't liked playing by other people's rules, so if I may, I would answer this question by only choosing one which is doing communication projects well (good). I always strive for good, but I'm constantly striving for change and I don't…

60 Minutes: endless memory segment

60 Minutes: endless memory segment

I love 60 Minutes and now that I am in my thirties I'm surprised I ever started watching the television series because growing up I used to despise it.  The show came on Sunday nights and I still to this day remember my parents watching it every week.  Seeing that ticking stopwatch gave me that sinking feeling we've all had at one point or another of having to go to school.  For me that sinking feeling seemed to happen daily but especially on Sunday nights when that darn 60 Minutes…