The new name of this blog is "White Spaces"
White Space, in an organizational context, in my view, is the space outside the boxes in the organizational chart. The focus is on recognizing that we need not be 'boxed' in by our roles, but that we can be much more than that.
Wikipedia also tells me of there are many meanings of White Space
White space (visual arts), or negative space, the portions of a page left unmarked
Whitespace (computer science), characters used to represent white space in text
Whitespace (programming language), an esoteric programming language whose syntax consists only of spaces, tabs and newlines
White space (education), term used since 2007 in the Singapore Education System to denote time reserved for teachers' personal reflection and planning.
White Spaces Coalition, a group of technology companies aiming to deliver broadband internet access via unused analog television frequencies
White Space (business), the part of a market or segment that is available to a business or entity for new sales or customers
White Space (Process improvement and management), the area between the boxes in an organizational map, often an area where no one is responsible.
In telecommunications, white space refers to unused frequencies in the radio portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
So there folks, as I reflect this blog is also the White Space in my life. It doesn't fit into my other roles, traditionally of being a Consultant/Father/Spouse/Son - but something my passion for organizational theory, HR and writing has created.
Tell me how you like it :-)
Ah well, I was going to offer a couple of ideas given below but none as profound as the chosen one! Like White Space for its relevance to design layouts and your emphasis on thinking outside our roles…
ReplyDeleteFor some time now, your blog has been a window to me to many absorbing ideas for achieving both individual and organisational excellence…but while describing your site to friends and family, I find it easier to use a generalist label and call it ‘everything HR.’ Then, I also find a rare blend of technology and people orientation in your views…so following these drifts, I’d in mind:
Towards Excellence
More than just enough
3Ps of HR: People Performance Perfection
Everything HR
TechnoHR
HumanResourcesology
OD to OD: Organisation Development to Overall Development
Nice.
ReplyDeleteI like the way that you use your white space. It's a good name for the blog.
You really make a difference in the world.
John
This is a great idea, now that we have our first black President.
ReplyDeleteGreat new name :-)
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