The Change Project: Coming Out the steps

1. Create a hospitable climate: Make it clear, regularly and loudly, by actions as well as words, that the organization welcomes dissenting opinions, minority reports, new information, and unconventional wisdom.
2. Establish an initial group, including key decision makers and outsiders: Key decision makers must be involved in the discussions, not merely handed a set of neatly edited “options papers” when it’s all done. They need the full richness of information that the discussions entail. Beyond the key decision makers, the discussions need as wide a variety of people as possible. Finance people, technicians, “suits,” people of different departments, campuses and parts of the organization, as well as different races and ages, will bring far more information and perspective to the conversation than would a homogenous group.
3. Include outside information and outside people: The thinking of any organization becomes inbred. Outsiders (consultants, “experts,” even visitors from other organizations) and outside information (articles, studies, books, web searches) provide a leavening that cannot be generated inside. Benchmarking (intensively studying the methods of other, highly effective organizations) is one powerful method of bringing in outside knowledge.
4. Look ahead far in advance of decisions: The best time to think about a decision is not when we are under the gun of a deadline or a present crisis. We often have a general idea what kind of big decisions we will be facing far in advance. These may be coming new technologies, shifts in markets, or the loss of key raw materials. Our conversations about these things will be far richer and deeper if we begin them now, instead of waiting for events to catch up with us.
5. Begin by looking at the present and the past: To figure out where we want to go, we have to know where we are and how we got there. This discussion should also include our feelings: if people in the organization have a lot of passion about the past and the present, that will likely power its future, for better or worse.
6. Conduct preliminary scenario work in smaller groups: The discussion works best when it starts and ends in the larger group. But individual issues (Internet strategy, marketing, technical improvement) are best dealt with in smaller, more tightly focused sub-sets of the main group.
7. Play out the conversation: Now that you have gotten beyond the “conventional wisdom,” brought in new information, and generated a number of future scenarios in the sub-groups and the main group, you are ready to play these out into the future: What if Scenario A is true? How would we surf that particular wave? Would the strategy we have been discussing work in that scenario? Would it work better in Scenario B? How would we know?
8. Make it permanent: Once you have made one decision, don’t close down the conversation. Keep it going. Focus on new topics. Invite in new people. Hold workshops for other people in the organization, so that they can hear what has been going on. Make these discussions the core of the organization’s “learning strategy,” rather than delegating that strategy to a strategic planning department or a group of consultants.

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Got LB?

I'm not talking about Lebron James??! I mean who is these days?

I believe im talking about Lame Brotherhood Clothing. the guy behind the scene is nothing but artistic! I dont know any other way to say it. This clothing designer incorporates graphic design into his work Art that should be inside galleries i swear.

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Watch&Discuss: The Children's hour

talk about a movie that we can relate to in our modern society this is it!

It shows how those "little white" lies can catch up and get the best of you and that the truth will come fourth and how people will take it is not clear. Children Lie Men Lie everyone tells lies but the depth of them is far greater than the words this movie gave me chills thinking about it and the suspense of "whats gonna happen next?!" Just know One simple lie destroyes everything they had.

Audrey Hephburn & Shirley MacLaine delivered a beuatiful outstanding performance in this movie its the first work i've seen from the two and its hands down the best i rate this movie two thumbs up ;)

Im back.

Im back, and ready to blog. been gone for a while but im back with the "Jump off" lmfao.



-Keyvon

Alber Elbaz
I adore his unique input to style with the sheik patterns he puts to use that a million and a half of us in the world would not even think are available.
-Check him out believe me or not he is one of the designer i look up to.

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J.Crew 2010

Dashing.

Tom Ford Fall 2010 | Jon Kortajarena, Gordon Bothe, Jonas Kessler & Max Motta

Bionic-Christina Aguilera.

     Now i haven't did a great Cd review in a long time im in for any type or style of music and one of my all time favorite female artist is Christina Aguilera.

     Bionic is a new era album its her return from a rest and it was well worth it she comes back ready to control your mind with the opening hit Bionic its up tempo auto-tuned and futuristic.
I would have to say my favorites for the album are between Glam&Sex for breakfast. As for the best song on the album its, "You Lost Me" its so powerful and shall give you butterflies the 1st and 500th time you hear it.

     Songs like "WooHoo", "I Hate Boys", "Vanity" & " Not Myself Tonight" give the album a feel of what the people wanna hear and gets new comers to the Xtina Team.

The album is done well there was heart put into the album and not just music but ART! Support Christina Aguilera by buying-Bionic her 4th Studio Album and is not her last!

He Really Left! :/

R.I.P #23

BET Awards.

                 The BET Awards was alright, they could of had more performances from NEW songs. BUT some of the outfits ;/ .

          Im not hating or anything , But cassie could of dressed alittle better.. and did something with her hair.

                                             Ciara looked great, was hoping for her to perform "Ride".

                                    They all had nice outfits, I liked willow hair better w/out the braids.

                                          Lmao, I excalty liked all of Diddy performances! Dirty Money :)

                                                                       ;/ ??!! ...

   Doesnt Nicki deserve some claps? She excalty looks GREAT!

                             

i never thought i'd like a gucci song. I stand corrected

Drake-Thank Me Later.

rating-8

favorite tracks-all

most played-fireworks.

this is def an album to buy LEGALLY its welldone and is enough for any music fan.

Alejandro.-Lady Gaga.

If you have not seen the video for Alejandro today is the day to see it. Lady GaGa outdone all her video's with just the opening of the video I have to say i am very impressed and those damn heelless shoes got me in love (not for me just the general fashion of them). This video is very dark ( it may be demonic but not my reference) as in color pallet there is more gay guys than ever and then GaGa with her killer style.
for more insight on Lady GaGa and her costumes visit GaGaDaily.com

re-post of importance.

Now I don't know if you care for certain values and things in the place we call home. But there is one organization that is changing the way we think of our world.

http://www.refresheverything.com/

 I Quote:

"We're looking for people, businesses, and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact. Look around your community and think about how you want to change it."

-I know this is off topic but i wanted to post this because there are a lot of people who don't initiate themselves to take advantage of the many opportunities in our community. I say this to all my young people "When life gives you lemons SQUEEZE THE HELL OUT OF THEM!"

-ciao.

Should you have the Power?

Blogging.

I did not forget about the blog for one second I think about it everyday its just when you have friends and they promise to do favors you hope they follow through. Its been a month since I've had a major post because a "good" friend of mine promised to revise my layout and they never gotten to it so I'm going to start blogging again and hope he comes through!

-Ciao

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LOOKBOOK.nu // collective fashion consciousness.

1. cheap monday skull tee, cheap monday, in shirts (basic) 2. leather jacket, in jackets 3. cuffs

1. modified boater hat, YRYS, in hats 2. loose polo, Red Wood, from Korea, in polos 3. tulle skirt, Red Wood, from Korea, in skirts 4. leather belt with crochet detail, m)phosis, in belts 5. crown and key necklace, Naughty Cat, naughtycat.co.kr/, in jewelry 6. Pearl Connector Ring, Forever21, in jewelry 7. "Taylor" strappy platform heels with gold studs, Michael Antonio, michaelantoniophils.multiply.com/, in heels/wedges.

1. Porkpie2. Raybans, rayban 3. Metallica denima vest, in vests 4. Hoodie, in hoodies/sweatshirts 5. Cheap Mondays, cheap mondays 6. Vintage boots, in boots

1. brown leather belt, Primark, in belts 2. Suede shoe boots (L), Next, in heels/wedges 3. denim short shorts, Topshop, in shorts 4. Wicker bag, in bags 5. mixture of bracelets, in jewelry 6. white flower corsage, Primark, in hair 7. gold chain necklace, my boyfriend :), in jewelry

1. Black Bowtie, in ties 2. White Shirt, in shirts (long sleeve) 3. Brown coat, in coats 4. Skinny Jeans, in full length pants 5. Cream Shoes, in lace-ups

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 Please "hype" my look it does great deal for me ;)

Check this out.

Now I don't know if you care for certain values and things in the place we call home. But there is one organization that is changing the way we think of our world.

http://www.refresheverything.com/

 I Quote:

"We're looking for people, businesses, and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact. Look around your community and think about how you want to change it."

-I know this is off topic but i wanted to post this because there are a lot of people who don't initiate themselves to take advantage of the many opportunities in our community. I say this to all my young people "When life gives you lemons SQUEEZE THE HELL OUT OF THEM!"

-ciao.

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Interview w/ Maurice Amir

Q. "When did you first start singing?"

A."I really started singing when I was about 5. I discovered the talent and never held back"

Q. "If there was anything else you could do rather then singing, What would it be?"

A. "If I could have another proffesion besides singing it would probably be photography. I love taking pictures of moments that may never be able to be seen again."

Q. "Are you currently signed to any Record Label ?"

A. "No. Im looking to be represented by a label or company that will give me a major leap in my career."

Q. "Were you inspired by anyone In your Family,Friends,etc. If so Who ?"

A. "I am inspired by multiple people. I am greatly inspired by my mother. She shows me that no matter what happens or may happy God is ALWAYS the answer. I am also inspired by one of my best friends Malikah Johnson. She is the definition of creative. She is willing to take risk and dosent care about what anybody has to say about her personal style."


My music is my everything. Without my song, life is yet pointless.- Maurice Amir

Alexander McQueen fall 2010

May i say R.I.P the late great Alexander McQueen. His last collection has been released as Ready to wear I was just about to go to bed when i see the RSS feed for it.

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-ciao.