Posted on 11 Oct, 2011 by Ollie Gardener |
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I have come to the conclusion that I think differently about collaboration. Collaboration seems to be thought of as a group of people working together on a project, which of course is true, but I think theres so much more on offer for the adventurous collaborator that just that.
So what does the dictionary have to say about the matter? Apparently, the word comes from the Latin ‘collaborare’ meaning to work together, and is defined...
Posted on 11 Oct, 2011 by Ollie Gardener |
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This week we launched our new Noddlepod promo animation. It is a short but sweet animation designed to give an introduction to the concept behind Noddlepod.
If you're not part of the solution - an introverts perspective on the shift to social working practices
Posted on 21 Jul, 2011 by Stephen Gardener |
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As Henry J. Tillman said, ‘If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the precipitate’.
Geeky chemistry humor aside, there is an analogy to be had here. For any system, there always seems to be some fallout. A group that gets left by the wayside. If our goal is to set up a system or environment for learning or working together, some will cope very well, and others will get left...
NoddlePod is a new way of working - a new way of thinking about our work and how it is interconnected.
We are so used to the concept of ‘working in teams’, coordinating our effort to reach a shared goal, it often overshadows the various other ways in which our work might be connected.
Posted on 13 May, 2011 by Ollie Gardener |
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Dear early adopters, cheer leaders and guiding stars,
We are proud and excited to announce that NoddlePod is now officially launched.
After what could only be described as a super successful private beta, we are ready to take on the world. But before we do, we would like to express our thanks to all of you.
Without the collective encouragement, advice and constructive criticism of the people we have met along the way, NoddlePod...
In preparation for the learning technologies conference!
Posted on 21 Jan, 2011 by Ollie Gardener |
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Time is marching on and the learning technologies conference is just around the corner. I’ve actually booked on to attend the conference this time and will hopefully be allowed up on to the exclusive level 1… :)
The schedule is crammed by interesting topics and great speakers, but I am still mostly excited about the opportunity to meet with people face to face - in particular those I am following and have had conversations with on...
Posted on 19 Jan, 2011 by Ollie Gardener |
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In previous blog posts we have discussed the importance of informal, self directed learning in creating an educated, up-to-date workforce. We have also looked at the importance of trust in employee engagement, and how an engaged workforce can result in increased productivity and innovation.
Today I want to bring these two subjects together, and talk the pace of change in modern organisations, about the link between work and learning, and how they interact and affect...
Posted on 02 Dec, 2010 by Ollie Gardener |
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“Learning and development” has long been the only label both for my passions and profession, and even though I am still proud to call my self an L&D professional, I often question much of the accepted wisdom within this field.
When I discovered employee engagement a few years ago, I found a movement that encapsulated the values that drive my interest in, and my approach to, L&D.
Posted on 14 Oct, 2010 by Ollie Gardener |
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I came across a quote recently that really struck a chord with me:
“The correct analogy for the mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting.” Plutarch, Greek philosopher
The purpose and value of the L&D is frequently questioned - in a recent blog post by Jane Hart entitled, “Why have a L&D department, revisited” quoted a pretty straight forward answer: “To develop the people so they can...
Posted on 30 Sep, 2010 by Ollie Gardener |
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Bilbo’s advice to Frodo rings so true: “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
It is nearly 18 months since this journey begun, starting (as many do) with an idea born out of frustration. I am an entrepreneur and a business owner of small start-up company, about to release our debut...
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