by Clint | Apr 5, 2010 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Key Questions
Greetings from Dubai! I’m struck by how much it has changed since last time I was here about 2 years ago. Everything from the world’s most expensive hotel to the world’s tallest building all leave a distinct impression of Awe – especially...
by Clint | Dec 31, 2009 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Global virtual teams, ICT4D, Key Lessons
What would you like to see become reality in the new decade? I’ve been lucky to welcome the decade from the beautiful country of Jordan. Here is a short clip I took during one of my lectures here at the University of Jordan… I am here in preparation for...
by Clint | Aug 29, 2009 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Key Lessons
There is so much to write about from the time here in Nepal; investigating local ICT4D projects, visiting various microfranchises, and co-coordinating the workshop on Technology, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. Perhaps the most valuable thing for me personally,...
by Clint | May 23, 2009 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Global virtual teams, ICT4D
So what can you learn from some of the poorest people in the world? What has the struggle with poverty taught them, and is it of any value to helping answer your life questions? As you seek to really understand those currently in poverty, what surprising and...
by Clint | May 9, 2009 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Global virtual teams, ICT4D, Innovation
As I have traveled and talked with people from every continent, representing thousands of different belief systems and backgrounds, I have realized this… WE ALL HAVE TWO THINGS IN COMMON 1. We all have problems. Although I don’t know what it is, I know...
by Clint | May 5, 2009 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Global virtual teams, ICT4D, Key Questions
If so much of “development” aid has failed (see previous blog entry), representing brilliant minds and billions of dollars spent on causes which often have done more harm than good, what can we do that will actually make the world a better place? And can...