Author Archives: Chris Woodhouse

Case Study thoughts

Continuing my rushed prep for the Fri 20th August meeting, I’ve had a quick (far too quick) look at the Case Studies, with mixed results. #1 eMentoring I recognise the resistance of IT shops to Skype. Jenny’s approach is the … Continue reading

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Week 4 rush

I’ve had a really full couple of weeks, and have had little time to devote to FO2010.  I missed the last virtual meeting but I’ve at last managed to make some time and start getting back in the loop.  Yesterday … Continue reading

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Virtual Teams

I’ve just read the paper “Working effectively in a virtual team” by Terry Neal (our speaker on Friday 6th August) and Clare Atkins, signposted by Sarah.  These are my initial thoughts: The success criteria for a virtual team are an … Continue reading

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Week 3 study thoughts

I’ve managed to check out all four pieces from the course wiki – not sure how I managed it though!  Here are my thoughts… Did you know 4.0 (xplanevisualthinking) Some of the numbers are quite staggering, but I have seen … Continue reading

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End of Week 2

It’s been a hectic week, what with a family weekend, a fun dog show, still managing the puppy tout seule, and with news of a second Granddaughter from across the pond. Managed to attend the second virtual meeting, which I … Continue reading

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Reflections

Well, that turned into just as interesting meeting as the first Introductory get together – but about completely different things. We had a really interesting conversation about how to manage asynchronous conversations when there are so many channels to choose … Continue reading

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Between meetings

I’ve managed to get round all the blogs as listed on the Participants page of the course wiki. There are a few with no postings so I haven’t commented there, and there is one blog that’s only allowing invited followers, … Continue reading

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Time for bed, said Zebedee

… with apologies to Magic Roundabout fans. Well, I’ve timed out attempting to post a comment on everyone’s blog. I’m getting up at 5:30 at present to post the puppy out for a pee, so at nearly midnight I’m past … Continue reading

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Getting organised – 55 blogs!

I’ve managed to carve out a bit of time in advance of the opening meeting to make sure I’m subscribing to all the blogs. I think they must be mushrooms cos every time I go back to the participants page … Continue reading

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Meet Chris

I’m a freelance Facilitator, working face to face and online. I have one major client and I’m looking for more – not enough income and I don’t like all my eggs in one basket. I have a good relationship with … Continue reading

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