I just checked out this video (thanks drs18) of Randy Nelson from Pixar University talk about learning and working in the collaborative age. Fits nicely with the conversations that have been going on regarding blogs@psu as a tool for portfolio and learning communities.
"Proof of portfolio versus promise of resume."
"Interested individuals versus Interesting individuals."
"Depth, Breadth, Communication. Not just emitting tech. Study art, even if I am a computer programmer."
"Collaboration. Collaboration is not a synonym for cooperation. People who are collaborating are amplifying each other."
I see in our organization a ton of cooperation. It's marked by lots of meetings, phone calls, emails, and the like. I love this idea that collaboration is wholly different than cooperation. I wonder how an organization evolves from a cooperative one to a collaborative one? Is it possible? Probably yes. But how long does it take? Can an established organization successfully embrace the fear? Don't know.