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By: Prodding from the Share Fair 09 « talk-share-learn

Prodding from the Share Fair 09 « talk-share-learn — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:42:23 +0000

[...] this, last November, when the Cultural Change Team initiative was launched at FAO, I wrote some notes on the problem of “Changing”. Now, I see Geoff’s position and mine are very [...]

By: talksharelearn

talksharelearn — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:33:39 +0000

Geoff Parcell, who is the knowledge management coach for the WHO, UNDP, the World Bank and the Swiss Development Agency, delivered the keynote speech at the Opening Ceremony of the recently held Share Fair 09 organized by Bioversity International, the CGIAR ICT-KM Program, FAO, IFAD and WFP.

Here is his position about the role of International Organizations as FAO today: have a look at the answer of the question: “What were the challenges, if any, that you felt or observed during the event?” http://ictkm.wordpress.com/2009/01/29/time-to-make-connections-not-collections-words-of-wisdom-from-geoff-parcell-at-the-share-fair-09/.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:25 +0000

I attended both events, and admit I found it energising. I believe change is possible and the various initiatives in the organization are getting the motors warmed up, for us to start moving/changing.

With reference to the role of facilitator for FAO, I feel this is more of a Regular Programme perspective. TCE instead has a very active role on the ground, and it is important to also strengthen this.

By: Flore

Flore — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:25:14 +0000

There is genuine change spirit in FAO! When asked what would be the ideal of Culture change within in FAO, informal discussion groups gathered around a “World Cafe session” discussed passionately about their ideal vision of the Organization culture. Main proposals from staff evolved around two key ideas: Transparency and Commitment. Among other ideas and requests: Apllication of rules and equity for all; greater human resources and carrer management based on merit & competencies; culture of genuine dialogue across the hierarchy; work organized around projects rather than departments; ect…
There is will for a drammatic change. Staff is committed for it. Let’s just hope it will be a bottom-up process! and that Senior management and Culture Team will truly hear the demand for change that arose from this Open House process.