Risk, Fear and Paranoia: Perspective, People!

“If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.” Source
This short talk explores the heart of the matter of change, for us, working as learning professionals, as we attempt to enjoy the benefits of technology happily. I suggest you take particular note of the ‘three pillars’ Stilgherrian recounts. I agree that this outlook is of fundamental importance.
Find the transcript at Stilgherrian‘s post.
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Comments(3)

    • kellimcgraw

    • 16 years ago

    “If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.”

    What a great quote! Think I’ll plaster it around the school tomorrow 🙂

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  2. Thanks for sharing this. As my good friend says, “No fear, no hope”. Times are changing.

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    • darcymoore

    • 16 years ago

    I have found this quote annoys quite a few people. I love it!

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