As an educator for more than a decade, I’ve spent most of my professional life trying to understand what makes students work best, together. So, it seemed like a good fit when The Community Roundtable brought me on to help create The State of Community Management report. What I didn’t realize is how … [Read more...]
Engagement That Scales – Podcast Episode #7: Harold Jarche on Working Smarter
In episode #7, Rachel is joined by Harold Jarche to chat about where community fits in the future of work and learning. Every week Rachel Happe chats for 30 minutes with a new guest – no script, no rules. Rachel and Harold chat about choosing the right technology for what you are … [Read more...]
Engagement That Scales – Podcast Episode #6: Heather McGowan on the Adaptation Advantage
In episode #6, Rachel is joined by Heather McGowan to chat about her new book, The Adaptation Advantage, and the opportunities that lie in change. Every week Rachel Happe chats for 30 minutes with a new guest – no script, no rules. Future-of-work strategist Heather E. McGowan helps … [Read more...]
The Day(s) the Community Died
After six weeks of self-isolation, even those of us who are introverts are realizing we may not be as introverted as we think. Like the phases of grief, this crisis has sent me through stages of emotion. At first, it was novel and even a bit fun - our morning routine was calmer, our daughter … [Read more...]
Communities are Modeling the Future of Work
No one wants to be told what to do. The more someone tells you what to do or believe, the more you will resist — especially if it is something new. I often show people this picture of my daughter as a baby, getting her first spoonful of solid food. Keep that image in your mind as you think of … [Read more...]
