Play to win?

A little competition is healthy, but playing to win at all costs undermines the point of collaborating.

Jacinta Cubis15 April 2019collaboration, collaborate, collaborability, facilitation, groups, groupworksComment

With a little help from my friends

Imagine the musical legacy we’d have missed out on if Lennon and McCartney had got on famously.

Jacinta Cubis8 April 2019collaboration, collaborate, collaborability, stakeholder engagement, engagementComment

From paella to pasta: new ways to talk about old topics

I probably broke a few ‘rules’ of the facilitation rule book, if there is one, but it served the group well.

Jacinta Cubis25 March 2019collaboration, facilitation, conversations, groups, groupworkComment

Still curious at 103

Joan was born in 1916. I reckon curiosity is one of the secrets behind not only her longevity, but her joie de vivre. I wish I had someone with her innate curiosity in every group I help try to connect and collaborate.

Table for one

Zero interaction is the goal at one restaurant chain. No doubt mindful eating is healthy, but for anyone interested in connections and community, this is a little discouraging.

Jacinta Cubis28 January 2019community, community connection, connection, social cohesion, society, solo diningComment

Three gifts for collaboration

We’re told at the first Christmas that the three Kings brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Maybe purpose, structure and leadership are better gifts if you want to get stuff done together – on Christmas Day or year-round at work.

Jacinta Cubis21 January 2019