Digital Engagement in a Difficult Place

Digital Engagement in a Difficult PlaceJESS VERSTEEG

Wednesday, November 6, 13


Could we use blogs and social media and real life conversations to engage students and build a tribe of truth seekers?


● Being uncomfortable with change

● The fear of failure

Main threats to online success


Think like a nomad.

How to become familiar with change...


"All war requires movement, but for settled peoples even short-range moves impose difficulties. Their gear is clumsy and heavy; they lack readily mobilizable means of transport, particularly draught-animals -- which are needed in the fields; and food both for man and beast comes in an awkward and bulky form. Settled people expect to sleep with a roof over their heads, but do not possess tents; they take shelter when the weather turns inclement, lack weather-proof clothes, and relish regular, cooked meals...

The History of War by John Keegan


The farmer is hardier than the artisan…but even he is soft by comparison with the nomad. The nomad is constantly on the move, eats drinks when he can, braves all weathers, is grateful for small mercies. Everything he possesses can be bundled up at a moment's notice and his food moves with him, as grass and water call his flocks, whenever he shifts camp."

The History of War by John Keegan


● hardier than a farmer● braves all conditions● grateful for small mercies● agile● adaptable● happy to move when movement is

necessary.

The nomad is


Fail Forward.

How to be OK with failure:


“If you’re not failing a lot it’s because you’re not trying

enough new things.”

- Leonard BuhlerPresident of Power to Change Ministries, Canada


Leaders: give your staff tremendous freedom to fail

Strategists: you need to be ok with failing.


Fin.


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