The HivePad Meeting is Here

Remember 1000 songs in your pocket? What about, 100 minds in your hand! We’ve just started using the iPad to collect data in real time at meetings. I completed a test using it in Asia with Johnson and Johnson to high acclaim. There is a lot of talk about game changers these days. In terms of Action Research Designs, combining the iPad with The Hive, and our Facilitation Techniques creates a game changer for real time action research meetings. We have a few more minor tests to complete, but I believe we can safely say we have finally put the group mind in your hands. Here are some of what you can expect.

• Instant Participation and Full immersion – everybody is connected, thinking together and able to see each others thoughts in real time. We are calling it “lectric Lewin.”
• Reliable fast network connection – no wires, and 10 hours of battery life mean seamless integration of data collection, understanding, deliberation and actions.
• Breakout groups become break-in groups, large groups can work on issues by stakeholder, region, affinity, and they can instantly slice their data in the moment for very specific understandings. New understanding get created by the group and for the group in real time.
• Candor, honesty, and trust go way up, leaders are shown to be courageous, willing to work with live data. New norms of trust, mutual regard and feedback sharing are able to be set quickly.
• Classic Designs can be revisited. We can add new life to some of the classic group dynamic designs of Marv Weisbord, Elsie Y. Cross, Kathleen Dannemiller, Allen Drexler, and Dick Axelrod. Think its hard to improve a classic? Try playing with the time dimension. What we find is that we make the impact of Action Research immanent, here and now takes on a new meaning.
• A whole new experience, with no visible loss of magic, ever! We are happy to say that after years of working in this field, we have created a whole new way to meet. Enjoy!

If you are interested in learning more, please contact us. McNeil Consulting