Collaborating On the Spot: Lessons from an “All Hands” Webcast

I’ve written before about collaborating within a very structured, thoughtfully assembled setting, e.g. Duke Football.  But what about when a team comes together in one place for the first time and has to immediately produce results?  Any differences?  I got to experience this scenario myself Continue reading Collaborating On the Spot: Lessons from an “All Hands” Webcast

Polishing the People part of Global M+A: Let Collaboration Technologies be the Catalyst

Have you ever been part of a company that was acquired by another company? How did it make you feel?  Bit of a wild ride, I bet.  I’ve been on the other side a few times, as part of IT teams Continue reading Polishing the People part of Global M+A: Let Collaboration Technologies be the Catalyst

The Story behind the World’s First Virtual Meeting (hint: it was in 1857)

Does it seem like more (or even most) of your meetings are held virtually these days? Where earlier in my career, only a very few had ‘calling cards’ that enabled to participate in audio conferences, now nearly all my meetings Continue reading The Story behind the World’s First Virtual Meeting (hint: it was in 1857)

The Case for Turning ON your Camera at your next Virtual Meeting

I’m struck by how often people prefer (and even enjoy) face to face meetings, but how seldom they turn on their cameras when they’re in a virtual meeting. A study published in the Wall Street Journal in August may tell Continue reading The Case for Turning ON your Camera at your next Virtual Meeting