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Re: - Great Wall Ball of China Players: Andy Miller,...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:05:48 -0000

OK, looking at this makes me want to see some shots of ballers playing on the Berlin Wall. Might have to reach out to Duckin Byrne and see what he's up to.

What other famous walls could we claim in the name of WBI™?

Re: - Redfern Main Court Players: Kirk Docker, Nick...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 03:07:15 -0000

That last shot of Backdoor lining up a power forehand from the Downtown Deli has to be one of my all-time favourite Wall Ball photos.

Re: - Beijing Bounce Players: Andy Miller, Michael Fox...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 03:05:53 -0000

Never not rocking insane Wall Ball outfits Foxy :)

Re: - Sky High Location: The State Library of Western...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:53:00 -0000

Loving the gnarly tattoos on Cindawg

Re: - WELLS Location: Main Court, Wells Street, Redfern...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:52:09 -0000

Backdoor looks like he's about to fly off the court...

Re: - Collingwood Lane Players: Cinners, Matt...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:47:17 -0000

Thanks Rain Man - have updated the location.

Re: - GOLDEN BALL CHAMPIONSHIP Location: Abbotsford...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:43:17 -0000

Good crowd. When's the next Golden Ball Championships? Gotta get my training in...

Re: - INSIDE JOB Location: Just off 11 Stirling St...

Scott Drummond — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 07:01:17 -0000

It'll swallow up your on-the-full hits for sure Fitzy...

Re: - All In Location: Main Court, Wells Street, Redfern...

Scott Drummond — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:24:24 -0000

How good's the last photo, with everyone giving Ladyhands the slow clap treatment. He doesn't look too phased at least.

Re: - No Parking This wall - between the white down...

Scott Drummond — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:23:27 -0000

Good sudoku action on the downpipes here. Docker kept hitting them of course

Re: - Summer in the City Location: Redleaf Beach, Double...

Scott Drummond — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:20:39 -0000

Roll on the summer! That Redleaf court is going to get some serious action

Re: - GIANT WALL Location: East Hawthorn, Melbourne...

Scott Drummond — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:36:42 -0000

This wall is so epic. No back wall and crazy width means that this would be an impossible singles wall, but would make for an insane all-in with a bunch of people.

Re: http://joshcapelin.tumblr.com/post/23088217344

Scott Drummond — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:11:28 -0000

Mate, thanks for being so damn inspiring! Great to see this launch and I'm pumped to see where it goes

Re: tumble together • I’m on the board of The Awesome Foundation in...

Scott Drummond — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:57:38 -0000

Hey Kathleen,

I've had a bit of a hunt around for similar things running in Brisbane but couldn't find any. It might be worth getting in touch with Pozible to see if they know of anything happening around this space.

Let me know if you'd like me to intro you.

Cheers,Scott

Re: http://davidgillespie.tumblr.com/post/21872562514

Scott Drummond — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:35:24 -0000

:) Glad to have you making and writing buddy

Re: http://socialadvocate.tumblr.com/post/18700606891

Scott Drummond — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:44:36 -0000

Awww, thanks Lauren.

You know, there's a good number of people who find the Tiny Sartorialist exploitative or wrong, because they feel that it's unfair on Marshall or that we're desperately trying to be hip parents.

In all honesty, Karla and I sometimes worry that it's too much to have Marshall out there on the Internet at such a young age. But we work hard to be great parents to Marshall, and we strive to be a positive force for good in the world.

I look at the photos, and I see how close we are as a family through them, and I don't worry so much. Just today we were out in Darling Harbour and all laughing and running around having an amazing time. We all have so much fun together, and that is what I love about The Tiny Sartorialist.

That we capture those moments of fun and can share them with other people is really special.

Re: Join me in blogging every day of March

Scott Drummond — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:28:21 -0000

You may well have already seen it, but in case you haven't, here's post #1: http://t.co/dvZwbN2p

Re: Join me in blogging every day of March

Scott Drummond — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:43:56 -0000

Well I guess it would be rude of me not to

Re: http://scottdrummond.org/post/14707795801

Scott Drummond — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:22:21 -0000

It's true - the laughter almost sounds canned!

Re: http://scottdrummond.org/post/14946638073

Scott Drummond — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:33:00 -0000

Traditionally cafes have been thought of as great Third Spaces, especially as there is quite a good opportunity for serendipitous encounters at good ones. But we now also have many co-working spaces springing up, and I would imagine that those are fantastic Third Spaces too.

In the book that coined the term Third Space, Ray Oldenburg cites the following factors as important for a Third Space: free or inexpensive; food and drink, while not essential, are important; highly accessible: proximate for many (walking distance); involve regulars – those who habitually congregate there; welcoming and comfortable; both new friends and old should be found there.

If you're interested in some of the broader thinking around this, it's well worth checking out Edward De Bono's work, especially 'Serious Creativity: Using the Power of Lateral Thinking to Create New Ideas'. In that he coins the term 'creative pause' to define the time away from a problem that helps you solve the problem. We often think of this as the 'a-ha moment in the shower' but it can actually happen anywhere.

Good luck finding your Third Space Angela :)

Re: http://scottdrummond.org/post/14946638073

Scott Drummond — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:09:13 -0000

Ooh! Very excited to hear that you may be applying to the Awesome Foundation Danielle :) We're taking January to focus on the organisation's goals for 2012, but please submit whenever you get the chance.

Re: 2011 Social Commerce Study by the numbers

Scott Drummond — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:20:17 -0000

Hey, I have lots and lots of articles. If you email me at admin@scottdrummond.org I will email you back with sources.

Re: http://scottdrummond.org/post/14045960149

Scott Drummond — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:38:49 -0000

He has so many incredible videos Steve - well worth checking the others out.

Re: After industry blogging

Scott Drummond — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:57:49 -0000

I think the key has got to be how to differentiate your voice no matter what route you take. Arguably, in some of the areas Jules mentions it will be easier to differentiate yourself because they are less crowded/competitive.

Some thoughts on where value might still lie in the industry:

Innovative use of channels
I'd love someone to leave tips on social interaction on geolocation sites such as Foursquare. Imagine serving someone up awesome insights into human behaviour in locations that have relevance. This could obviously work really well with AR too.

Improving on what's already out there
Attending every single event going and writing the definitive record of what's hot and not in the industry events scene. I still think that's a space that isn't owned yet, although Kate Kendall's The Fetch (http://thefetch.org/) seems closest right now.

Product innovation
Build something that helps people in the industry better perform their role. I like the mobile apps IDEO Method Cards, Brief Buddy and Oblique Strategies (check out app store for these) - these all help me to perform aspects of my role better. A great app targeting the challenges of Account Management would be cool too.

I'm sure there's heaps more. What's big in New York Jules?

Re: http://tumbletogether.tumblr.com/post/13038614729

Scott Drummond — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:55:37 -0000

I think one of the crucial challenges for some businesses is just to accept the need for someone in that role.

That in order to ensure the business continues to work collaboratively, creatively and coherently, you need clear strategy, a commitment to change and at least one person whose sole mission it is to see those things take place.

Of course, it's actually everyone's responsibility to foster this sort of a workplace, but the Internal Community Manager is the person who doesn't sleep at night if things aren't right. You need someone who both sweats the small stuff and gets the big picture.

It can be a difficult mix to find in one individual, but it's imperative that businesses find the right person. Someone that understands that the grammar and vocabulary of this language of collaborative business needs to be learned, applied, practised, revised and reapplied. That's the territory of the Internal Community Manager.

Thanks as ever for your comments Steve :)