thenewcommunicators.com is now newer
Since we launched thenewcommunicators.com a few weeks ago, we’ve had the opportunity to exchange emails, go back and forth on Twitter, and meet with many of you in person. We’ve discussed the goals and concept behind this series of events, received feedback on the site and the concept, and had some conversations about what it [...]
Do epic sh*t.
Really, that’s why I’m involved with The New Communicators team. When this whole kernel of an idea came about during a Likeminds coffee gathering, I immediately knew I had to be part of helping a Portland-wide event come to be. Back at Webvisions 2009, DL Byron of Bikehugger (whom Erin mentioned earlier) challenged us all to “do epic shit.” That means challenging myself to be part of a larger idea and to facilitate meaningful conversations and communities.
Examples of New Communicators
I know there has been some confusion about who exactly is a New Communicator. In this post, I define by example.
Feeding Back
There has been much discussion around the language used to describe The New Communicators event since we launched this site. We appreciate the feedback from the community and your voices are heard loud and clear. In the spirit of collaboration, how would you describe The New Communicators?
Q&A Session Video
The New Communicators Q&A – September 1, 2009 from The New Communicators on Vimeo.
Who is a New Communicator?
New Communicators imagine a concept then choose a medium that’s appropriate. Technology is a tool to make ideas happen.
Need an example? Girl Talk live at Yale.
The Q&A Session was Inspiring
Photo by Haley Lovett.
Thanks so much to all who attended the Q&A session on Tuesday night. We appreciate your curiosity, your support and your willingness to participate in something new and evolving. If you weren’t able to attend, we missed you, but the event was captured in audio and moving pictures! We’re editing the footage and putting together a highlight reel, which will be available in the next few days…
Six Conversation Types for Community Engagement
Tim DuRoche of Portland Center Stage shared a great article from A Small Group, a civic engagement group working for the betterment of Cincinnati. The article outlines six conversation guideposts, which could serve to aid in providing structure and understanding about some potentially difficult conversations they no doubt involve themselves in. Here’s a taster:
One: The [...]