I was fortunate enough to attend UX Australia in Sydney this year, and this workshop by Andy Budd – about running good workshops – was a highlight for me. As much as I enjoyed the content and hands-on practice, it was most interesting to observe a master at work. It’s fairly common knowledge that good facilitators are good communicators – and that means a lot more than just being a clever lad. Communications consultants/coaches often talk about the importance of things less tangible, like: gravitas, passion, modulation, body language and the ability to command a room. These things aren’t easily learnt, and it’s not a box you can tick during preparation. Watching Andy work his craft, by facilitating us for a few hours was in itself insightful and helpful.
Talking about product innovation at Agile Australia 2013
Speaking with Kate Linton at Agile Australia 2013 was a load of fun. We talked about product innovation in large enterprises. We walked through characteristics that are helpful for innovation, as well a bunch of methods and techniques used on recent ThoughtWorks projects around the globe. Check it out for yourself. The Intrapreneur’s Playground – …