As it turns out, we miss small talk
It is critical that organizations integrate opportunities for casual interaction into their remote working ecosystem.
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Jane Dutton
- Aug 12, 2019
- 3 min
Unleash your human connecting creativity!
How could we as employees, workers, students, families and friends unleash our creative powers to imagine new ways of creating human...
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- May 20, 2019
- 3 min
Do Talk To Strangers: The Case for Building Acquaintances
Acquaintances play a vital supporting role in our social networks. They anchor us in the social landscape and generate novel experiences.
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- Mar 25, 2019
- 3 min
The Power of Office Small Talk
When I arrived at my office this morning, I exchanged “hellos” with some construction workers who have been on campus for several months;...
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John Paul Stephens
- Feb 27, 2019
- 2 min
New co-workers every day?
Ever feel disconnected from those around you, even though you work with lots of people? Feeling a sense of connection to others has a...
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- Feb 2, 2019
- 1 min
When is loneliness most prevalent?
I've been interested lately in distinguishing isolation from loneliness. Isolation is typically thought of as physical separation, while...
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