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Let's Reboot This Thing!
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Forgive the promotion but...

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This month we're reading Jeff Jarvis' book What Would Google Do?
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Christine Flanagan replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'Let's Reboot This Thing!'

Sweet! Can I borrow your copy of the book?

September 15

melissa withers replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'Let's Reboot This Thing!'

I am biased because I have had the opportunity to talk live with Jonah, but I think the book is great and would be a stimulating collaborative read. I was lucky to interview Jonah a few months ago for the BIF program book. It's a quick read and will…

September 15

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Let's Reboot This Thing!

After a crazy busy summer planning for our upcoming BIF-5 Collaborative Innovation Summit, I'm ready for a new book to tackle here at the BIF book group. (Thanks to everyone who injected their point-of-view to Jeff Jarvis' What Would Google Do?) So…

September 15

monika hardy replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'Has anyone already read The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz?'

looks like i missed this whole conversation. i see a whole thread of ideas for education through jacqueline's writing. and i just found your story studio - with jacqueline there as well. you guys have it all.....wish i could take it in faster.

July 22

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Forgive the promotion but...

wanted to let everyone here at the BIF bookgroup know that Jeff Jarvis will be sharing his story at our annual BIF-5 Collaborative Innovation Summit on October 7th and 8th in Providence, Rhode Island. Early registration for this event ends today (Ju…

June 30

Saul Kaplan replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'This month we're reading Jeff Jarvis' book What Would Google Do?'

Thanks for reminding me about the importance of having an abundance mentality. It is a key enabler for innovation. It is not about protecting resources and capabilities in a zero sum game. Innovation is about a better way to deliver value. It requir…

June 30

Andrea Meyer replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'This month we're reading Jeff Jarvis' book What Would Google Do?'

Thanks, Chris. I started a discussion thread " target="_blank"">here on Jarvis' concept of "elegant organization" and online communities. I also really like how Jarvis applies Google ideas to multiple industries (manufacturing, retail, media, utili…

June 30

Christine Flanagan replied to Andrea Meyer's discussion 'Book Group Discussion of <i>What Would Google Do?</i>'

Hi Andrea - I was at an interesting event yesterday facilitating a table discussion around community building. What's so clear to me is that the basic rules haven't changed at all. The most successful communities have a clear purpose, they are deepl…

June 25

Christine Flanagan replied to Andrea Meyer's discussion 'Book Group Discussion of <i>What Would Google Do?</i>'

Great starter conversation Andrea. Have to say I don't agree with half of Zuckerberg's advice. It is ok to start a community. I'd also add that small is the new big in online communities and social networks: In Community 2.0 – like MySpace and FB --…

June 23

Christine Flanagan replied to jpamental's discussion 'another book suggestion (before I forget again!)'

Thanks Jason - I hadn't heard of this one. Would you be game to moderate a discussion about it in the coming months? Cheers - Chris

June 15

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June 15

Christine Flanagan replied to Thom Nealssohn's discussion 'Are we ready for the next book?'

Hi Thom - Thanks for this suggestion. I hadn't heard of the book before. We're revving up for another month of discussion - this time around Jeff Jarvis' latest What Would Google Do? Would love to consider Grabbing Lightning for future selection.

June 12

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This month we're reading Jeff Jarvis' book What Would Google Do?

Greetings BIF Book Group members! This month we will be reading What Would Google Do? by noted blogger, digital journalist and BIF-5 storyteller Jeff Jarvis. The book chronicles Jeff’s effort to not only reverse-engineer the success of Google in th…

June 12

Thom Nealssohn replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'Micro-lending vs Macro-thinking: Which one stands better chance of ending poverty?'

There is dignity in being able to take care of your family. The microlending programs I've experienced understand that. It's the driving force that encourages the borrower to repay the loan. I think the "missing middle" comes from the fact that pers…

May 3

Reinhard Sokol replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'Has anyone already read The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz?'

Reinhard Sokol said:I read the book, and it contains so many interesting layers that upon completion I immediately wanted to start over. Regarding current life in Rwanda, there's an article called "The Life After" in the May 4th issue of the New Yor…

April 30

Reinhard Sokol replied to Christine Flanagan's discussion 'Has anyone already read The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz?'

I read the book, and it contains so many interesting layers that upon completion I immediately wanted to start over. Regarding current life in Rwanda, there's an article called "The Life After" in the May 4th issue of the magazine.

April 27

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Jacqueline Asking For Your Favorite Quotes From the Book

Anyone on Facebook? The Blue Sweater Facebook community is collecting favorite quotes from the book.

Head here: http://ow.ly/218N

Posted on April 16, 2009 at 9:29am —

Housekeeping: New Book Group Features

I've added a new feature to our BIF book group. When possible, we'll be highlighting the blog of the author (or author's organization in Jacqueline Novogratz's case) during the month of the author's book discussion.

Beginning today, you'll see the RSS f… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 9:41am —

April Book Selection: The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz

Greetings BIF Book Group Members!

April's book selection is here. This month we're reading Jacqueline Novogratz's new book The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World.

Jacqueline is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of Acumen Fund, a private equity co… Continue

Posted on April 6, 2009 at 12:42pm — 1 Comment

Relearning What's Already Been Learned: Innovation Lessons from the 18th Century

Last month we launched the BIF Book Group with author and outside.in creator Steven Johnson's new book The Invention of Air. My thanks go out to everyone who joined and participated. As the great conversations wind down and we begin looking at our next selection, I’m struck by a couple of common themes from