Collaboration by Design

Collaboration by Design

By Dean Whittaker Recently I was asked to facilitate a strategic planning process. However, the client was looking for a non-traditional approach. I recommended they consider a “strategic doing” approach, having, myself, participated in a local process facilitated by...
Finding Pleasure in the Little Things

Finding Pleasure in the Little Things

By Jami Gibson Sometimes I need a reminder to slow down. I’m grateful for the busyness of work, but over the summer, I have volunteered to be part of a planning committee for a fundraising event taking place in September. It’s a cause I’m passionate about, but it’s...
Welcome to Lakeside, Pokhara! Feeling hungry?

Welcome to Lakeside, Pokhara! Feeling hungry?

By Sharad KC If you ever have a chance to visit Nepal, then Pokhara will probably be on your itinerary. If not, it should be. You can come here to access the mountainous trails of the Annapurna region or just relax lakeside (there are seven lakes surrounding the city)...
Big Data Trends

Big Data Trends

By Saurav Rajbhandari Big Data has come into the limelight recently, with large companies analyzing data to study customer behavior and to come up with new products. Companies have found use for it in expanding their businesses as well as strategizing their next move....
Selling The Seed Corn

Selling The Seed Corn

By Dean Whittaker We are living in interesting times. Many may not know what it means to sell the seed corn. Basically, the farmer retains a portion of each year’s crop to plant the next year. When we sell the seed corn, we have become dependent on borrowing money to...