Category Archives: Engagement

Afraid of the Dark? The Perilous Grey Space

Posted on February 8, 2016 by julianstodd

There’s the light of the engaged: people who are committed into the organisation, driving it forward, valued and valuable. Then there’s the dark side: people who are uncommitted, detract from success, pulling us down. In this polarised view, It’s easy … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Engagement in the Social Age

Posted on August 19, 2015 by julianstodd

The Social Age is a time of constant change: evolving technology, the new nature of work, the rise of social communities and the democratisation of creativity being just some of the most visible facets. The old social contract is broken: … Continue reading →

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The Loci of Engagement

Posted on July 24, 2015 by julianstodd

I’ve talked to Cath about this before: does she describe herself as a musician, or something else? She doesn’t really earn her living from it, although it’s what her life is all about. Do i describe myself as a writer? … Continue reading →

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Engagement and Silence

Posted on July 6, 2015 by julianstodd

Often in Social Learning we are aiming to generate engagement within our communities, but it’s easy to get caught up in the ride and think we are successful when people start to speak. Engagement isn’t just about hearing from a … Continue reading →

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The ecosystem of the Social Age: working, learning and engagement

Posted on January 22, 2014 by julianstodd

I’ve been reflecting on the wider ecosystem of the Social Age this week, prompted by several conversations. We have seen, in the last decades, a fundamental shift in the nature of work and the concepts of employment and career. There’s … Continue reading →

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The value of meeting up: the changing nature of work

Posted on October 31, 2013 by julianstodd

Last night gave the chance for a quiet drink with my brother in the Anchor pub. We’re on holiday together, with the family, but this was the first opportunity to catch up alone. The subject turned to the ways we … Continue reading →

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The core skills of the social leader: Explaining the NET Model

Posted on September 5, 2013 by julianstodd

Having spent some time exploring the three Dimensions of social leadership, today, for the first time, I wanted to present the three Dimensions and nine components in full, as well as look at the conceptual design [it turns out circles … Continue reading →

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Clear stories

Posted on September 4, 2013 by julianstodd

The summer always brings festivals: a chance to hear music that one knows and loves as well as to discover new talent. This evening, i’ve been to a gig in Hoxton by Evening Hymns, a Canadian artist, performing tracks from … Continue reading →

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The 3rd Dimension of Social Leadership: Technology

Posted on August 29, 2013 by julianstodd

I’ve been exploring the NET Model of Social Leadership, which looks at three Dimensions: Narrative, Engagement and Technology. Narrative forms the 1st Dimension: it’s about curation, storytelling and sharing, about strategies for information and knowledge management. It’s about interpretation: the … Continue reading →

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Learning tribes

Posted on August 16, 2013 by julianstodd

It’s been a good week: i’ve been in New York, working with a small team, sharing ideas and learning. Most of the sessions have been around leadership, with me trying to bring a perspective of the Social Age, exploring the … Continue reading →

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