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Fanning the Flames of Innovation

I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Tamara Kleinberg’s BlogTalkRadio show yesterday. We discussed the importance of maintaining that sense of adventure and exploration in order to keep the flames of innovation burning bright.

Here is the podcast from our 30-minute chat-let me know your thoughts!

April 1, 2010 | Filed Under Future, Second Life, Social Media, Virtual Worlds | Leave a Comment

Second Life Biz & Education Meet Ups-Schedule of Events for February

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Here is a schedule of events coming up in the next few weeks! I hope to see you at one of them! To join in, simply click on this LINK. If you already have a Second Life account you will be asked if you’d like to “teleport” to the location. If you do not yet have an account set up (it takes approximately 10 min) Click the same LINK and you will be guided through the process of selecting your “starter” avatar and creating the account, after which you will be placed in the meeting location (our campus). No need to start at Linden Labs main orientation- simply come a few minutes early and we will get you ready to FLY!

IMPORTANT: We use voice at all of our meetings, which means we all have headsets on that allow you to use Voice Over Internet (VOIP–like Skype). A simple USB plug in headset is all you need. If you already have a headset, just plug it in BEFORE you start to log in. If you do not have a headset..no worries, you will be able to hear us talking and you can participate using chat. If you have any quesitons, please don’t hesitate to send me a Tweet or contact me via email Gina (at) Synapse3Di.com

January 27, 2010 | Filed Under Second Life, Second Life Events, Social Learning | Leave a Comment

How will Technology Affect Your Biz this Decade?

When the video store down the street closed I was actually celebrating. My $18 late fees were erased forever. Our family was banned from most video stores years ago. Thanks to Netflix and on-demand video viewing, people just couldn’t see the value in stopping in and reading the backs of empty boxes only to find the good movies were all taken and the second choice videos came home and got lost in the couch cushions for 8 months.

Last month a large yellow dinosaur was dropped on my front porch which made me stand in wonder. Who is still using the yellow pages? Do we need them delivered for that occasional short guest that comes for dinner and needs a booster seat? Do we still feel that they make an attractive door stop? Who is not Googling everything? I hope those who work for the phone book companies have updated their resumes. What about the people who design resumes for those job seekers? Many of the resume companies didn’t anticipate LinkedIn lasting very long. Did the employees that made Poloroid cameras and film not see that picture of themselves in the unemployment office in their future? The digital readers, like Kindle and the Nook, are here to change the publishing and library industries forever. Some already wake to download their custom KINDLE PRESS News Paper instead of going out into the snow to fetch that old tattered newspaper.

Technology…progress… it does change things, but how can we be ready? How do we learn to read the trends and prepare for our future? I have been in the learning and professional speaking business for over 15 years (which is a strange business in itself) but that is another industry being rocked by change and technology. In the past, most companies flew employees in from all over the country or the world to attend large (and expensive) conferences or learning events. The speakers or trainers would fly in and hopefully wax eloquently, and deliver pearls of wisdom that would change lives forever (or inspire folks for a few hours at least) before flying home. Now I know I will get slammed with letters from speakers and trainers–so of course I am NOT talking about YOU! It’s those OTHER speakers and trainers that I reference.

Companies today are still bringing folks together for learning events or sales events, but not as often. Is it technology that has changed this? NO. The global nature of business and the watchful eyes on those corporate budgets have changed how often and how extravagant these events are, BUT technology has come along providing some new tools to deliver learning nuggets, inspiration and even team building events.

From webinars and company pod and vodcasts, to virtual team building events like mountain expeditions and team competitions all within a virtual environment. Times they are a changing. Here are a few steps to get you moving in the right direction:

1. Let your mind imagine the future. What does your industry look like in your mind 10 or 20 years from now (Okay with lots of facial creams and futuristic vitamins you will still be there in the picture!) ?

2. What skills might be needed to be successful in the future? Even if you are not using them today.

3. Where can you begin to learn these skills? Can you take a community college class or perhaps one offered through your local rec center?

Regardless of your age or industry, take steps to make sure the KINDLE PRESS posts a blog entry about you celebrating your 100-years in business! You’d better start those vitamins now.

January 9, 2010 | Filed Under Future, Technology | 2 Comments

Virtual World Learning Events

iStock_000006143851Small[1] Whether you are trying to engage learners or bring global teams together for team building, meetings, and learning events, virtual world platforms create a unique and shared event space that ignites creativity and allows for collaboration and learning.

We have a campus in Second Life where we host weekly events such as a writer’s group, a biz-learners group, and a collaborative business tools exploration. We have a bookstore and several meeting spaces that you are welcome to explore. Check out the Synapse campus here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/MSIT/189/162/37

Join us for one of the regular events (Everyone is welcome and it is free to create your avatar and account. Simply click the above link to get set up and it will drop you at the Synapse center court when you are finished.)

1st Monday each month – 8am (PT) Writer’s Group meets in Bookstore (Writers of all levels are welcome)

Every Wednesday- 9am (PT) Biz-Learners Group meets center court (even field trip days start here)

We have a brand new Family Learning Campus opening soon on Reaction Grid. Some of the classes and programs that will be held at THE GATHERING PLACE will include:

*Speak Strong-Communication Skills for Women
*Women in Leadership
*Selling Like a Girl
*Successful Family Relationships
*Family Gathering Place for Games and More (great for traveling parents)

If you would like to create your own GLOBAL LEARNING CAMPUS, contact a SYNAPSE TEAM MEMBER NOW!

October 27, 2009 | Filed Under Second Life, Second Life Events, Social Learning, Virtual Worlds | Leave a Comment