Gotta love this photo from Truth Theory. Imagine the conflict, the battles, the narrowing of minds & mouths that would be avoided if we could do this easily & naturally. Imagine. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about … [Read more...] about Open your mind before your mouth
Can you connect all 9 dots? In more ways than 1?
Have you seen this exercise? Your task is to connect all 9 dots, without lifting your pen, & in no more than 3 lines. It's a popular exercise. I'd seen it years before when I saw this time around during the Social Innovation Safari. And that, was precisely my downfall. I knew 'the solution' … [Read more...] about Can you connect all 9 dots? In more ways than 1?
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
This is classic Go Life Lens®. Jump in. Take a risk. Push the boundaries. Go for it. What have you got to loose? (Inspired by my colleague & friend Jean du Plessis, the image is from Sweet Surrender.) ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, … [Read more...] about Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
Take university courses online for free
I'm over the moon excited about designing four peace building & conflict resolution courses for the African Virtual University, so this blog post caught my attention from IFLscience - it's a good review of MOOCs (massive open online courses), and give lots of links to examples. Check it … [Read more...] about Take university courses online for free
Rock is dead, long live paper & other funny perspectives on a classic game
I found the cartoon above when I was looking for credit for the image below. I couldn't find the latter but I'm happy that it led to the discovery of the former. Always thought provoking & perspective enhancing. Step out of your frame & enjoy the view. Thanks to my colleague Jean du … [Read more...] about Rock is dead, long live paper & other funny perspectives on a classic game
I teach. Oh how I teach. You?
Love this image from Venspired, which I originally found on Instagram. Sums it up. 'nuf said. You? … [Read more...] about I teach. Oh how I teach. You?
Data visualization at its finest – building a bridge to knowledge from information
Someone, somewhere once said 'don't confuse information with knowledge.' Today's world is rife with the former & not so much with the latter. At the click of a mouse anyone (with connectivity) can find out that last 3 presidents of any country, what the temperature will be this coming Saturday … [Read more...] about Data visualization at its finest – building a bridge to knowledge from information
The benefits of seeing clearly- a funny video from Living Social
I spoke at the Social Media Strategies Summit in London, where Philip Briffett from Living Social showed this video as part of his presentation. I laughed & then I quickly searched for it on the web so I could share it with you. I completely relate, having reading glasses scattered throughout … [Read more...] about The benefits of seeing clearly- a funny video from Living Social
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: 7 stages of innovation
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on the 7 stages of innovation I learned from the Amani Institute's Social Innovation Safari I participated in. Missed the article? Check it out here. (Not on my monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Sign up for free here.) Are you clear on what … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: 7 stages of innovation
If you run, you might find that you are running alone ~ Daniel Mbogo
We seek solutions at the ground level as you will get no results if you impose things on people. If you run, you might find that you are running alone. It's much better to walk but ensure that you are walking together. ~ Daniel Mbogo, District Children's Officer, Ganze, Kenya~ This quote was … [Read more...] about If you run, you might find that you are running alone ~ Daniel Mbogo
Learning & Development Roundtable – Drum Cafe Style
For about a year & a half now I've been organizing a monthly learning & development roundtable in Nairobi. (Check out the link for a list of our workshop topics & resources.) We are an eclectic group from NGO's, corporate companies & the UN. Each month we have a different … [Read more...] about Learning & Development Roundtable – Drum Cafe Style
Surprise … German style
I went to an adeaters festival here in Nairobi & laughed out loud at some of the award winning ads, including the one below. It must have been written by a Carrot Life Lens®. Ahhhh those details! ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which … [Read more...] about Surprise … German style
