Podcasts about changing spaces

Summary Haley Hampton, a student at Bright Divinity School, shares her journey of pursuing community care and pastoral care. She discusses her background in food service and how it taught her about vulnerability and caring for others. Haley emphasizes the importance of being present with people and creating spaces where they feel seen and cared for. She also highlights the need to deconstruct and redefine church systems to prioritize redemptive community and soul care. Haley encourages individuals to invite others into their lives and be willing to be vulnerable, as this is where transformative relationships and community are formed. In this conversation, Haley Hampton and Jon Pyle discuss the importance of integrating faith into all aspects of life and the harm that can come from separating one's faith from their everyday existence. Haley shares her personal experience of feeling like she didn't fit in the church system and how she found healing and acceptance in a community that allowed her to be her authentic self. They also explore the concept of redemption and the tension between the already and not yet of the Kingdom of God. Haley emphasizes the importance of community care and the power of walking with others through their struggles. Keywords community care, pastoral care, food service, vulnerability, church systems, redemptive community, soul care, faith, integration, church, community, healing, acceptance, redemption, Kingdom of God, community care Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:09 Discovering the Call to Community Care 08:21 The Impact of Church Experiences on Identity 13:49 The Role of Food Service in Building Community 24:17 Caring for the Soul and Redefining Identity 27:47 Changing Spaces and Cultivating Redemptive Community 32:06 Introduction 32:14 Losing One's Soul: Separating the Spirit of God 36:46 Finding Healing and Acceptance in a Caring Community 38:30 Embracing Doubt and Wrestling with Faith 46:34 The Ongoing Process of Redemption and Resurrection 49:11 Finding Joy in the Midst of Difficult Seasons 57:24 Conclusion 01:00:18 BOTI Outro Video.mp4 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterontheinside/support

Moving workshops can be taxing, physically, mentally and financially. Learn how to do it while preventing budget blowouts. We want to create a profitable auto repair shop but we also need to create a structure that will allow us to take time off. What do you do when a key staff member leaves? Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid. Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly to claim your free Workshop Success Session with the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bree Karpavage and Ann Hazels are breathing new life into the Santa Cruz art scene.  First Friday Santa Cruz is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. As part of the celebration, First Friday Santa Cruz and Radius Gallery, also celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, have teamed up to host an exhibition entitled “Changing Spaces,” opening on the First Friday in June. “Changing Spaces” features the work of 39 artists and is an homage to this monthly event that presents both emerging and established artists showing in small businesses, galleries, and art spaces across the county. In this conversation, Ann and Bree discuss the business of art, their own art practices, advice for emerging artists, and what they hope audiences take away from their work.  @firstfridaysantacruz @tanneryartscenter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/content-magazine/support

Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's practical episode, #176. Our guest today is Jayme Betts, and she founded the Changing Spaces Advocacy Campaign in Massachusetts after experiencing, along with her daughter, Sophia, the challenges that traditional public restrooms present for disabled individuals who require assistance with their daily care. With rare exceptions, the only options that caretakers have for changing their loved one's undergarments is on the dirty floor of a public restroom. When the facilities offered do not even allow for this, many caretakers resort to setting up a changing station in the car, exposed to the elements and with no privacy.As the individual ages and the situation becomes ever more challenging and unsafe, difficult decisions are made to stay home and begin a spiral toward social isolation. Universal changing tables are needed. They are powered, height adjustable tables that are large enough to support an adult weighing up to 300 pounds. Changing Spaces in Massachusetts was organized just last year, but there was already work being done by a handful of individuals around the state. You'll hear all about it in my conversation with the inspirational, Jayme Betts. Find the Changing Spaces Campaign website here.Find the Momentum Refresh website here.Find WABT 5K Fundraiser here. Find our first book from We Are Brave Together coming May 1st here.Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.Donate to keep this podcast going here.Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?Follow our Instagram Page @wearebravetogether or on Facebook.Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.orgIf you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!Disclaimer

As New York City's homelessness crisis persists, the non-profit Institute for Community Living has launched a first-of-its-kind program to provide a new path to permanent housing for people with histories of homelessness. Our guest is Jose Cotto, Senior Vice President of Residential Treatment at ICL, to discuss "Changing Spaces.” ICL helps New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges live healthy and fulfilling lives by providing comprehensive housing, healthcare, and recovery services, serving more than 12,000 people every year in 128 programs across the five boroughs. For more, visit iclinc.org.

Ever felt the pangs of frustration trying to navigate public spaces with a disability or care for someone who does?  This frustration fueled the journey of an extraordinary parent advocating for change, Jayme Betts who serves as the Massachusetts Chapter Leader of the Changing Spaces Campaign.  She shares an illuminating exploration of her mission to make public spaces more accessible for people with disabilities, inspired by her own experiences with her daughter, Sophia, who has Soto Syndrome.Jayme's story is one of determination and resilience, as she used her personal struggle to fuel her advocacy for universally accessible changing tables. With the lack of adequate facilities, she was compelled to start a chapter of Changing Spaces in Massachusetts, a national organization dedicated to enhancing accessibility in public areas. She shares her experience with the transformative impact of using a universal changing table for the first time, adding a powerful, personalized perspective that only a parent facing these challenges could offer.Additionally, we delved into a potential solution that Jayme has championed – height-adjustable, secured changing tables with a significant support capacity. This innovation, which is set to be included in the International Building Code for 2024, could revolutionize the lives of individuals with disabilities. Jayme gives listeners a glimpse into her world of advocacy as she recounts her experience testifying before a joint committee, providing a firsthand understanding of the battles and triumphs on the road to making public spaces more accessible. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who seeks to understand more about the need for inclusivity and accessibility in our everyday spaces.Learn more about the Changing Spaces Campaign in Massachusetts:Website: https://www.changingspacescampaign.com/machapterLink Tree with Resources: https://linktr.ee/changing_spaces_maInstagram: https://instagram.com/changing_spaces_maFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089054724819 Have you been searching for a law firm that understands the unique challenges of your family? We can help you at Special Needs Law Group put legal planning in place to protect you and your loved ones now and in the future. Book a free call today with our team or contact us via our website: specialneeds-law.com/contact.

On this MADM, Kisha Smith & Sarah Knowles with Changing Spaces Campaign are sharing the importance of adjustable-Height Universal Changing Tables in public family restrooms. Listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com

Tonight, we are going to focus our attention on Changing Spaces Campaign! The Changing Spaces Campaign is a network of advocates bringing awareness to the need for Adjustable-Height Universal Changing Tables in public family restrooms. After Danielle Hollis with Prayers for Brooke shared about her own experience taking care of Brooke in public restrooms, I reached out to Changing Spaces to try to help in the effort. Tonight, you can hear my conversation with Kisha Smith with the Georgia Chapter and Sarah Knowles with the Wisconsin Chapter. I hope you will listen and share.

In today's episode, I chat with Chrissy Beasley Hood. Chrissy is a Governor-appointed member of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, Co-chapter Lead for Changing Spaces TN, and founder of Connecting the Journey: Special Needs Support Group. She and her husband Kevin live in Pulaski TN. They are parents to three daughters including Alaina, the youngest who has complex medical needs. Chrissy was instrumental in leading the movement to get legislation passed to install powdered height-adjustable adult changing tables in the State of Tennessee. A detailed bio of this story of parental advocacy can be found at www.raisingkellan.org Timeline: 00:00 - 02:15: Intro 02:15 - 03:30: Chrissy and Alaina's Story 03:30 - 06:45: What was the motivation for the advocacy to get the adult changing tables installed throughout Tennessee? 06:45 - 08:39: What is Changing Spaces TN? 08:39 - 09:57: Grant and funding opportunities for adult changing tables in Tennessee. 09:58 - 11:13: Who is able to apply for the grant? Link to Application. 11:14 - 12:46: Partners in Policy Making Program 13:04 - 14:20: Marshall the Mascot from the Tennessee Disability Coalition 14:20 - 16:07: Chrissy can be contacted at connectingthejourney@gmail.com 17:17 - 19:00: Outro Resources: Chrissy and Alaina's Story https://youtu.be/HCSHn50_JV0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marsh-naidoo/message

In 2001, Catherine and Paul joined forces to create an original agency concept, built around the idea that true collaborative thinking and different perspectives can solve brand challenges holistically—and better. Together, with their talented team of brand architects, they partner with some of the world's most forward-looking brands. Their strategic and creative guidance has helped brands better our world by tackling the important topics such as sustainability, health and wellness, and empowerment head on. Catherine sets the vision for the business and shapes the strategic direction for the work. Growing up in Paris as a child of parents who worked for the United Nations, she was brought up in an international community, steeped in colorful stories, beliefs, and values. That ultimately fueled her passion for entrepreneurship and the potential she sees in people and businesses to make our world better. Paul is the creative force behind the business. He grew up in Liverpool, UK, a hotbed of creativity with many musicians, writers and artists. His surroundings shaped his perspective and created a deep-seated curiosity to create, make and explore the potential in things. His guidance inspires new ideas and unlocks new ways of thinking. About AIGA Design Adjacent AIGA Design Adjacent is a monthly podcast series with AIGA's Executive Director, Bennie F. Johnson, in conversation with industry leaders who are innovating and designing the future. These conversations expand beyond the design community, encompassing industries and areas that intersect with design and shift the ways in which we think about and interact with each other and the world around us. About Bennie F. Johnson Bennie F. Johnson is the Executive Director of AIGA, the professional association for design. Bennie thrives on the connections between marketing, technology, education, and innovation. With experience in strategic and consumer marketing, brand management, and innovation management, he is drawn to opportunities that allow him to lead and create new modes for business engagement. He has broad experience growing brands, businesses, and organizations with a special focus on venture launch and brand relaunch business environments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aigadesign/message

As the mother and primary caregiver of a special needs child, Carla Christensen has spent over 20 years navigating the world of special education and medical advocacy. She's brought that hands-on experience to her role as Marketing Director for MAX-Ability, where she relishes the opportunity to work with groups like Changing Spaces, Universal Changing Places, Love Hope & Autism, The On-Air Advocate, and now Raising Kellan to increase awareness of a variety of special needs, particularly restroom accommodation for all. Carla's Takeaway: "Accessibility is NOT accommodation. We all benefit when everyone can get out and about to lead their fullest lives, and that means accommodating the person, not the wheelchair." Timeline: 2:00 Grass roots advocacy for adult changing tables in Tennessee SB 0602/HB1686 3:00 Origin of MAX-Ability 5:00 Why adult sized changing tables? 7:00 Funding and possible solutions for small businesses 10:00 Carla's Backstory 14:00 Where would you like to see adult sized changing tables? Why are adult sized changing tables valuable? This is a video of Chrissy advocating for an adult sized changing table for her daughter https://youtu.be/HCSHn50_JV0 Thank you to We Rock the Spectrum Gym in Franklin Tennessee for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about WRST on Episode 54 of the Raising Kellan Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marsh-naidoo/message

Jeanine Bryant is an expert at helping seniors and their families through times of transition. Change is hard, and transitions are inevitable - she is proud to be providing a valuable service that helps take away the stress when clients are rightsizing, moving, or clearing out an estate. As a senior move manager, she loves organization, helping seniors, and serving as a shoulder to lean on. She is also an engaging, informative and inspiring speaker on the topic of rightsizing. Some of these topics include: "Throw Out 50 Things," "Living Your Best Life Now: How rightsizing can improve your life" and "Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff: Tips for dealing with emotional clutter while preserving family history." She is the author of a book on downsizing, called "Ready to Rightsize?" which is available on Amazon.com in eBook and paperback format. It is a practical guide, filled with a host of actionable tips to make moving easier for older adults. Her passion for helping others through the rightsizing process has led me to blog and produce videos at www.EasyRightsizing.com, a free resource for anyone going through the rightsizing process. -- At Home Downsizing Solutions, we are a real estate solutions and investment firm that specializes in providing sellers the fastest, easiest, most convenient way to sell their house. We Buy houses "as is," for Cash. HOW TO CONTACT US

A report released in February 2022 claims that blacks are becoming non religious at a faster rate than any other ethnic group. This is not surprising when as recently as several weeks ago, some high profile blacks either left their religious communities or denounced faith altogether. Black Non-Believers founder Mandisa Thomas joins Dr. Neal once again to discuss how this is impacting black communities. 

Does changing your environment change your life? Yes. Do you have to move to a new space for that change? Not necessarily. Join Molly and Chris as they discuss revealing the game of life through the spaces we inhabit. Learn more at http://revealthegameoflife.com/ Book a call with Molly here: https://www.wildheartsriseup.com/life Book a call with Chris here: https://calendly.com/chris-tomasso/discovery-activation-sessio

KFOR's Dale Johnson talks with Jeannine Bryant of Changing Spaces SRS about her new book, "Keep The Memories - Not The Stuff."

In episode 2 of The Lobby, Damian is joined by contemporaries Sushant Sidh and David Carroll, as well as long-time advisor for Comptroller Peter Franchot turned communications strategist, Len Foxwell. Join us for an inside look at how lobbying has changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, what it takes to build a multifaceted firm from the ground up, and the business of lobbying. We hope to see you soon in the lobby. 

In this week's episode, Debbie chats with the amazing Helena Tyce, who makes beautiful gifts to inspire and empower kids from 1 to 92 years old. Helena blends carefully chosen words with distinctive, hand-drawn illustrations to create magical pieces that tell a story and whether you're sending a gift of hope, love or celebration you can be sure of its uniqueness and quality. We chat about how Helena recently made changes to her creative space, her reasons for doing so and the impact the changes have had on her and her business.

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Cheryl is known as one of South Africa's top interior designers ... she shares with us how she started her business, her design process and also tells us about opening her London office See examples of Cheryl's design work at changingspace.uk This podcast is sponsored by sellingprofile.com

Our guest on this edition of the show is Christina Abernethy. Christina is an author and advocate for people with disabilities. She talks with Mai Ling about her experiences as a mother of a child with autism, her work heading the Pennsylvania chapter of Changing Spaces, and as the creator of the Love Hope & Autism website. Christina also shares about her passion for encouraging public venues to offer accommodating restrooms with changing tables for all ages, not just toddlers.

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Christina is a dedicated wife, mother of three, and passionate advocate for people impacted by disabilities. She has coordinated events to fund research, supports and service dogs for families. She has served on local committees, coached an adaptive cheerleading team, and won awards for successful fundraising endeavors including those for “Team Bubba,” honoring her son with autism. She is the founder of Love, Hope and Autism and is proud to be the coordinator for Changing Spaces Pennsylvania, a movement to build accessible restrooms with powered height adjustable adult sized changing tables across communities to promote inclusion. She is working with legislators to pass a bill in Pennsylvania that would require such facilities in hospitals, airports, museums, rest stops, malls and more. She also works as a Family Support and Community Engagement Specialist at Achieving True Self, supporting families like hers. Christina is committed to spreading a message of heightened awareness and acceptance of differences, ultimately inspiring hope. For her efforts, she won the ACHIEVA Award Of Excellence for Family Support in 2018 and in 2019 was awarded a medal by the Autism Connection of Pennsylvania. She is a two-time best selling coauthor, most recently including “You Are Not Alone: Stories, Resources and Hope From Autism Moms;” a book that is filled with inspiring stories, helpful resources, and ultimately hope for families to let them know that they are not alone in their journey and that they too were made for more.Top 5 Tips for Taking on an IEP with Confidencehttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=329167527805115You Are Not Alone: Stories, Resources and Hope From Autism Momshttps://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Alone-Resources/dp/1701275155?fbclid=IwAR3IWY6Z6ngb3NsMHq_Qu8vYXgYEgG-oNBDeUe8ESLltBSn233AJSFAr0IETips and Tricks that helped us during the fluhttps://www.facebook.com/LoveHopeandAutism/videos/2599947736900132/

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This episode features Lloyd Lee, STLR Staffer, talking with Vivek Narayanadas and Andy Dale about changing spaces in data privacy in the US and abroad. We’d love your help in making this podcast better. If you like what we’re doing, please subscribe, rate, and give a review on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We’d also love to hear from you. Please send us an email at STLRpodcast@gmail.com. Nothing in this podcast should be considered legal advice. If you think you need legal assistance, consult a lawyer, not a podcast.   Opening and Closing Themes by Jonathan Coulton ("The Future Soon" and "Ikea")

Changing Spaces Campaign is a US based initiative born out the UK movement, Changing Places, that brings awareness to need adult-sized changing tables and lifts in family restrooms. Currently, standard family restrooms are equipped with baby changing tables that are unsafe for anyone over 20 pounds, thus creating a hazard to those that exceed this limit. Due to these inadequate toileting areas caregivers are forced to leave their loved ones soiled, limit outings outside the home or sadly lay their loved ones on the public bathroom floor. Follow Changing Spaces: https://www.facebook.com/changingspaces/ https://www.instagram.com/changing.spaces/ https://twitter.com/CS_Campaign Email them at changingspacesga@gmail.com

Join Arcman for Episode 9 of the weekly discussion on the Truth & Lies about life as a Thirtysomething.    He'll cover 3 Segments in 30mins or less!    This episode's topics are:     Truth Be Told segment - A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Amazon Is On Fire    Today's Truth segment -  Changing Spaces    The Lasting Truth segment - Quote by Barack Obama & Arcman's Reflection.      Note: Follow us on IG & FB @ThirtyTruthPodcast , on Twitter @thirtytuthpod, and be sure to share this episode with your followers and use hashtag #TheThirtyTruth. Got a question and want a feature on the show? Then email us at thirtytruthpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtytruthpodcast/support

Joanne has a conversation with Jeannine Bryant from Changing Spaces. They talk about what Changing Spaces does, why Jeannine prefers the term "rightsizing" and how Changing Spaces makes dreams come true. Learn more about changing spaces on their website: https://changingspacessrs.com/Buy Jeannine's new book here:https://amzn.to/2VRHR8r---Don't forget to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified when we release more episodes of Real Estate: Let's Talk About It! Here's where you can find Joanne online:Website - https://joannemccoy.woodsbros.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LincolnNebraskahomes/Zillow - https://www.zillow.com/profile/joanne.mccoy

Josh and Justin talk with Malerie Parker of Changing Spaces, mostly they just end up making jokes about aquariums and josh's generally positive attitude. 

Justin is joined by Danielle Galmore of Questa Consulting. Danielle and Justin discuss ways in which applying design thinking methodologies to change the experience of working spaces can have a dramatic impact on achieving desired outcomes. They explore the cyclical importance of storytelling and prototyping as part of the greater business planning toolbox. And they come to the conclusion that attempting to predict the future is one of the easiest ways to be wrong. LINKS: Magnani.com, questaconsulting.com

Laura Hatcher is on the leadership team of The Little Lobbyist. The Little Lobbyists are families of children with complex medical needs and disabilities who seek to educate legislators about our community by showing up in-person with our children (and their trachs, ventilators, oxygen tanks, feeding tubes, wheelchairs, all the stuff) so they can see first-hand who is impacted by laws and programs. Most importantly, they want legislatures to see our kids are just KIDS; who go to school, love to play, and deserve access to the health care, education, and community inclusion they need to grow up to live their best lives. The little lobbyists also seek to educate families with complex medical needs about legislation that impacts us and to empower us to be strong advocates. In this episode, Laura gives us a pep talk to encourage and equip us to be voices for the disability community. Links to content mentioned can be found in the shownotes at www.lomah.org/podcast2/71 Related Episodes: #70 - Do This Not That: Lessons From a Self Advocate with Angela West #69 - Self Determination with Complex Communication Needs with  Dr. Karrie Shogren #68 - The Need for Adult Sized Changing Tables with Changing Spaces #67 - HCBS Waiver Settings Rule with Together for Choice #61 & #62 - Inclusive Housing and Social Change with The Kelsey

Changing Spaces is an advocacy movement bringing adult sized changing tables to public bathrooms. When in need of diapering, individuals with disabilities must either be changed on the floor of a public restroom or return home. In this episode, Christina Abernethy, coordinator of Changing Spaces Pennsylvania, discusses why the need for adult sized changing tables goes beyond hygiene and dignity but also is an inclusion movement. She shares how you, too, can participate in bringing adult sized changing tables to your local community and beyond. Links to the content discussed in this episode are at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/68

On this episode of the conversation factory, I talk with Elliot Felix, founder of Brightspot Strategy, a boutique consultancy. Elliot founded Brightspot almost seven years ago, and as a former founder of an even smaller design consultancy, I'm totally impressed by what he's built and grown. Elliot has a background in Architecture, which I tease him about (only an architect uses "sightline" in a sentence)...different types of designers talk about and see the world differently: we manage different materials. I studied Industrial Design, and so I often look at an idea and think "can this be made at scale?"...even if it's a service, I break it down and ask if it can be manufactured, reproduced. This tendency can annoy people! It's been recently suggested to me that when people tell me about their ideas I should just say "that sounds fun!" and leave it at that... Elliot was kind enough to do our episode on site at Brightspot's offices in the Financial District here in NYC and as we walked around chatting about various artifacts in the office, Elliot's love of space as a primary material of design was clear. As he says in the opening quote: the right space can facilitate work, help express ideas, support and reinforce or make culture manifest. I've seen this in my own facilitation work: I can't tell you how many times I've seen a group get stuck in rut, literally because they'd run out of wall space to work with. Just giving them a new wall to work on gave them a new space to have a conversation, got them unstuck. Walls help make work visible, and when work is visible we can have more productive conversations. Without it, we slow down. Designing the space work takes place in *is* conversation design. Change the space, change the conversation. At Brightspot they frame challenges as a three conversation checklist: Examining the Spaces people are in, the services offered in those spaces, and how people are organized in that space. This checklist is, itself, a design for a productive client-consultant conversation. Trying to shift asystem by approaching one of those conversations and not all of them is going to be harder. On the other hand, changing all three at once might be tough. But having the conversation about space, content and people is clearly crucial, that's why Brightspot designs their client conversations to include each of these three aspects of work. When I teach facilitation I always tell people that they have to make the space they are facilitating in their own...and my favorite story of this is one of my first days working with Applegate Farms,  an organic food company, back in 2013. The room we were working in was large, cavernous, and had three big tables arranged in a "U" shape, with a screen projecting at the mouth of the U...the room had been designed for presentation, for the "sage on the stage"...but I wanted the group I was coaching on design thinking to collaborate, not focus on me! The U made everyone sit on the outside, facing me, not each other. So during the break, I took the foot of the U and rotated it, so all three tables were parallel. The team walked in and was a little disoriented...the room was the same, but the energy was different. They sat in the chairs, facing each other, and we could get down to work in the style I was trying to cultivate. Thinking about your own work: Is your space working for you or against you? Do you have the right variety of spaces, large, small, intimate, public, to do your work? In conversation design, we talk about the Q: the requisite variety of talent on your team, the right balance of familiar faces and fresh blood...it seems like, in talking to Elliot, that there's a similar quality of balance to be found in the spaces a truly functional company inhabits. If your space isn't working for you, shake it up! Links and Notes BrightSpot Strategy Making a War Room for projects (but can we find a better name?!) Expertise Audit: What do our people know? What knowledge aren't we tapping? Vertical years and Horizontal years: Alternate Keeping the work the same and adding people with new skills and Evolving the offering. Sightline - the most architectural word Elliott uses Osmotic Communication Leaders send signals whether they think are sending them or not: Semiotics Idiosyncrasies of Leaders can be scaled unintentionally: Elliott over-analyzes, so his org tends to as well! Be intentional about communicating what's optional and what example you're setting, what aspects (quirks) of your personality you're transferring to the culture. Focus and Time: Choosing our battles and having the time to fight them: Is there a better word: Where to learn and how to grow? 2X2: Size and Structure of conversations Q of teams: New Yorker Article and Source, ie Requisite Variety in a System Is your space working for you? Larry Greiner:  The Greiner Curve Problemtunity  

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In this month’s Arts Round Up Simon Bertin talks to Dr Mark Eliot curator of the exhibition The Buddah’s Word the life of books in Tibet and Beyond at the museum of Archaeology and Anthropology; Visit a huge new Changing Spaces venue where a group of artists can really swing a cat; Hear about a […]

Simon Bertin presents the TAPA Barkcloths from the Pacific Exhibition at the Museum Of Archaeology and Anthropology; A book review of a Biography on war time heroine and SOE secret agent Christine Granville by author Clare Mulley; A Visit to ‘Moment Mori’ collaboration at Changing Spaces with Director Angie Main; A visit to a Conference […]