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...
by Clint | May 3, 2009 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Global virtual teams, ICT4D, Key Questions
The purpose of this blog entry is to continue some of the momentum from recent discussions regarding development — to add to the discussion and open it up for your most recent thoughts/ideas/questions. It is such a key, central concept in so much of the work we...
by Clint | Apr 23, 2009 | ICT4D, Web 2.0
In London earlier today I caught a moment with Prof Tim Unwin prior to a speech he was giving at a reception to celebrate 50 years of Commonwealth Scholarships at Marlborough House in London attended by Ministers, High Commissioners and the Commonwealth Secretary...
by Clint | Apr 12, 2009 | Cross-cultural perspectives, ICT4D, Innovation, International business, Key Questions
One of the most common things I hear from people in developing countries is that there is a lack of hope – or a lack of belief that they can succeed because of ____ [insert reason]. (you name the excuse, and I’ve heard it) Seeing examples of people who are...
by Clint | Apr 3, 2009 | Conferences, ICT4D, Innovation, Web 2.0
I’m attending an event (the Ultimate Business Mastery Summit) which has really stretched my mind and made me think bigger. So much more engaging than the all too frequent boring academic presentations tied to dim lights and PowerPoint – which I’m...
by Clint | Mar 23, 2009 | Attempt at Funny, ICT4D
I’m in Kentucky right now, and after shooting this video (outside of the birthplace of KFC) for the course I am teaching I also drove past this business establishment… Important Questions: What do you think a “Unique Tan” is? And what kind of a...
