let's talk

A recent gapingvoid cartoon got me thinking ...

the funny thing about using the word 'conversation' : it makes people not want to talk to you

'Professional conversation' spaces have wormed their way into our work. It seems as if the only legitimate talking that can happen in institutions is that which is owned and controlled by management; boxed into specific times, bounded in scope and wrapped in butchers paper. I wonder when time out and casual informal communication with peers will be not only allowed to exist, but encouraged as a vital aspect of professional work and growth.

It's a dangerous thing free and open critical reflection,  you never know where it might lead.

[CC FlickR image by lovestruck]