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...

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...

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...

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...

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