Language can be friend or foe
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Sebastian
Imagine you are sitting in a meeting with reps from an IT-provider, the goal of the meeting to sign a contract for support. They are trying to sell you their service. You are the decision maker. Responsibly, you aks questions. About their service, service-hours, the quality of the back-up, speed of recovery, their past experiences. […]
John Hume on “European Union as an Example for Conflict Resolution”
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Sebastian
One of the advantages of being married to a peace researcher is that you get to go to very interesting events. After accompanying her to the World Water Week in Stockholm last August, I got to go to a lecture tonight by Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Prize and Mahathma Ghandi Prize Winner, Prof. […]
Blog-Discussion
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Sebastian
Björn is right, we had a 35 minute non-stop discussion about the German blogosphere. To be repeated, next time with a tape recorder.
David Weinberger is coming to Hamburg
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Sebastian
courtesy of Edelman, via Björn Hasse (of Edelman). But why Hamburg now that I live close to Edelman’s Frankfurt office? Maybe there is a way. Write it down, February 28th.
Four things…
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Sebastian
Björn @reine Formsache kindly invited me, so here are my four things: Four jobs I have had: – Package delivery guy – Call-center agent – Roadie – Au-pair Four movies I can watch over and over – Back to the Future – Matrix – Wargames – Breakfast Club Four places I have lived – Hannover […]
Travelling
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Sebastian
After three weeks at bellobene I went to Hamburg this week, paying a visit to various clients and friends. On the way back I’ll hook up with Björn at Edelman. I had meant to join the event at Edelman two Mondays ok, but couldn’t make it so we’ll meet later today.