Communication, Cooperation and Collaboration: A Modern Business Model For Generation-M!

It has been a busy month. I’ve been to several different events, and attended many meetings that all seem to have the same message. Out of the many sessions I’ve been involved with, two clearly stand out in my mind, as they both illustrate and define the tremendous power that can be tapped when people, companies, and even animals, communicate, cooperate, and collaborate.

The first instance that attracted my attention to the theme of collaboration was a keynote speech delivered by Carlos Dominguez at the recent Tampa Bay Internet Technology Summit. Mr. Dominguez is Senior Vice President in Cisco’s Office of the Chairman of the Board and CEO. His interactive presentation included those in attendance, and focused on the power of “WE.” He spoke of embracing change, leveraging the “contribution revolution” and challenged the audience to imagine the future. But the most arresting aspect was the video Carlos introduced and then just let play, to close his presentation.    MORE…