November 2009 – Page 2 – Silence and Voice

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2009-11-27

I just saw American Express is giving 3 points per dollar when shopping online at Amazon. Never seen Amazon do a deal like that before. #
Attending Michael Storrings' ornament signing tomorrow at the Waldorf=Astoria and Bergdorf Goodman. #
Ate an amazing dinner, and now done for the night. #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2009-11-26

New comment on "Community of Practice Struggles, Part 1" http://bt.io/BBNf #
New comment on "Community of Practice Struggles, Part 1" http://bt.io/BBFr #
Smooth drive back into the city. Very quiet here. #
Busily picking things up; have to leave soon for Thanksgiving-related things. No time for email, blogging, or anything to that effect. #
Does anybody know of a simple time entry program to track time spent on different (consulting) projects? #

Community of Practice Struggles, Part 1

I have spent the past 2 hours catching up with colleagues and (perhaps) soon to be colleagues in the CP2 Community, where there have just been 2 Research and Dissertation Fests this week (one I could attend, and one I could not), as well as on Twitter.

Between reading and chatting on Twitter about Nancy White’s amazing recipe, seeing how other people I know were doing the same, discussing ways of using social media for community building (some direct Tweets I received and replied to about this topic), reading how Lilia Efimova had an idea and how she is considering blogging about this still unformed topic as she knows the benefits (and then she finally did blog about these thoughts), not to mention my chats with Jacquie McDonald, chatting about a research idea around Communities of Practice with Etienne Wenger (who did a discussion and co-facilitated the CP2 Foundations course I recently completed), and getting other ideas from colleagues via Direct Tweets, I realize I have a lot of interests and like reaching out to this distributed community.I also like their reaching out to me.

With all this, I wonder why I struggle with consciously enlarging my own community of practice. I tend, for example, not to look for people on Twitter and Facebook, but rather process all this if “friended” first. Perhaps I do not want to be pushy? rejected? or even seem needy? Ironic, as more and more of my work is in the area of communities of practice; perhaps more of my life should be there, too?

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2009-11-25

Just posted more in the #CP2 internal area tonight than I have in the past few months together! This doesn't include Foundations, of course. #
In the #CP2 discussions, I commented on how a #CoP feels like common sense, at which point I feel I finally "get" Etienne Wenger's work. #
Catching up on my reading of posts on the #CP2 Research and Dissertation Fest that began this week. #
Why do more and more people seem to be quoting famous folks? Are they really interested or is that just a new app? #
Seesmic Desktop seems to be acting up on me. I can see Facebook posts, but not Tweets. Odd. #
Having the car washed and waxed. Doing some work on my netbook that I brought with me. Thinking about a few new blog postings as well. #
Want to get the car washed and waxed for the season today. Somewhat of a tradition the day before Thanksgiving. #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2009-11-24

My students are presenting now in my #PPOCCID course. Excellent online discussion and project results! #
Just picked up the poster for our conference presentation next week; it looks wonderful! #
Off home to teach tonight #PPOCCID. #
Have a busy holiday weekend ahead. #
Botanical Garden, Fordham, Tremont. Oh yes, this is a local train. Rrrrrr. #
Seems Twitter Tools is suddenly working again. My Tweets are once again posting to my blog. #
Long day — still have to stop at FedEx to review a poster proof after get off at Grand Central. #
On Metro North on my way back from Tuckahoe. Visited a friend and colleague for dinner. #