Geoff Schoenberg

Prepare or React?

Geoff — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:42:26 +0000

The hunt for a research question continues. The current battle involves a debate between analysing what a board should be doing previous to a CEO succession or analysing what a board should be doing once a succession event begins

Enthusiasm Reigns!

Geoff — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:22:30 +0000

I left my supervisor’s office today and actually skipped for a couple of steps. This is in stark contrast to the last meeting we had discussing a piece of my work. The first piece of work had been poorly written and there was a significant lack of “linkage” between the literature cited and the potential [...]

Writing or communicating?

Geoff — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:21:08 +0000

Growing up, two school subjects I always did well in were PE and math. English, not so much. My reading comprehension was always excellent, as was my spelling and grammar. However, my writing, especially creative writing, was always the struggle. Knowing myself now, I doubt it was a lack of creativity or a lack of [...]

Quick, I need a sport coat with elbow patches…

Geoff — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:27:10 +0000

Today I make my first foray into formal teaching. I've led groups, developed skills and facilitated discussions but usually with a title that is not formally a teacher. I'll be the tutor for the practical sessions of the Facilities and Event Management class here at Deakin. I'm pretty excited (and a little nervous) about it. I'll be taking four tutorials a week with a class size of 15-25....

Sorry!

Geoff — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:04:11 +0000

First, I must apologize to my readers if I have any left. My two weeks in New Zealand threw off my blogging routine. I went to write a big long update yesterday but there was just too much to cover in a simple blog post. So, be prepared for several short blog posts for updates [...]

Off On Vacation…

Geoff — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:02:45 +0000

Thanks everyone who continues to support my blog and my adventure. The emails/facebooks/tweets/comments are all appreciated. For the next 17 days I will be traveling around New Zealand and will probably not be making any postings (although, you never know…..) Be prepared for some awesome posts when I’m back though! Geoff

Things I learned from Mo at WorldSkills Calgary 2009

Geoff — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:48 +0000

From March to September last year, I was working on WorldSkills Calgary 2009. As the Volunteer Operations Manager I worked with a team of six others to try and coordinate over 70,000 volunteer hours spread over 3000+ volunteers. Leading our team was Maureen, the Volunteer Director. I firmly believe (and am sure others would agree) that without Maureen, WorldSkills Calgary 2009 would not have been nearly the success it was. So, I present for you, eleven things I learned about events from Mo...

I screamed at you even though you’re 14,419 km away

Geoff — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:00:21 +0000

I screamed "Fuck You" about as loud as I could. I felt I had been wronged, hurt, insulted. This object of my anger had personally offended me. I didn't care who I was with, where I was or what I was doing. I only knew that my feelings had to be made clear.

And the topic is….

Geoff — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:18:05 +0000

As promised, here is an update on my topic and what I am actually researching. It’s still way too broad, and the next month will be focused on narrowing the focus.

A Very Different Christmas Dinner

Geoff — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:00:12 +0000

What does your Christmas dinner usually look like? Traditionally I have had a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, carrots, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce (which usually is forgotton until 10 minutes into the meal). Well, this year was different.....