Avoiding Bumps in the Road - Communicating Change
There's an old jocular adage that those of us who have lived for any amount of time in Montreal hold close to our hearts: "There are two seasons in…
2013 – The Year We Learned How to Connect
The subtitle of the film 2010 was called "The Year We Make Contact." In many ways, 2013 was the year we learned how to connect. From the rise of…
The Opportunity for Women in STEM - How We Can Eliminate Barriers
The key to taking advantage of an opportunity is to be aware that the opportunity exists. If you don’t see it, it can be a challenge to be it, which…
Social Influence - Would someone please explain what it means?
Certainly you've heard someone along the way mention an association between influence and popularity, but trust me, popularity is not influence! Below…
15 Icebreakers for Drupal Users Group Meetups
Are you hosting a Drupal Users Group Meetup and looking for icebreaker ideas? Here are 15 icebreakers more fun than just simply going around the room…
eCommerce Statistics and Consumer Trends for Black Friday 2021
Consumer behaviour has shifted greatly in recent history, propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic initiated in 2020. Health and safety measures led to mass…
Holiday Wishes from Digital Echidna
You probably already know this, but there are over a dozen holidays in our multinational/multi-faith culture that are celebrated in and around this…
Visual Storytelling II - Tips from Our Pros
"I may not know much about art, but I know what I like." It's a quote that's widely -- and wildly -- attributed. Anyone from Mark Twain to W.C. Fields…
Board Participation - Sometimes You Need to be the Willow
In woodworking, a board needs to be relatively rigid and strong enough to support weight. In organizations, that weight-bearing responsibility remains…
How to Contribute to Drupal: Translation
Just like the poem says, “Little drop makes the mighty Ocean,” all contributions matter in the growth of the Drupal global community. A diverse…