- Headed to bed. Big day tomorrow at #cultivate09. Looking forward to meeting some new friends. #
- RT @prodigaljohn: If we’re not careful, eventually our comfort zones become cocoons and then coffins. // so true. #
- Leading and keeping volunteers session at #cultivate09. Great stuff #
- Back in the office today after #cultivate09. What do I find in my box? DVD set from #ECHO09. Keeping up with #story09 today via twitter. #
- RT: @ardentvox There is something liberating about cutting up a credit card. // Yes there is. Paid off ours last year. Now on Student Loans #
- RT @DMosley Driving While Texting. One SCARY video. http://bit.ly/3kam3B // Please RT #
- @TonySorci twitter.grader.com breaks it down by region. I am sure there are others. in reply to TonySorci #
- @ashmariespencer I can already tell I am not going to like typing out @ashmariespencer… in reply to ashmariespencer #
- RT @foxnews: Wal-Mart has started selling caskets on its Web site at… http://tinyurl.com/yjxzfql // this is rediculous. #
- Cliff lee was incredible tonight. #
- Unboxing our newest member of the team. http://yfrog.com/b6uolj #
- @sonicdrive_in When are you coming to NW Indiana. I miss you. #
- hey tweeps and FB friends! I need a good place for hosting a ministry oriented blog on the cheap. Help me out!!! Thanks #
- @charliehallband where are you guys playing tonight? in reply to charliehallband #
- @scotthodge how about mt. Rushmore of sorts with @loswit @mattknisely @cynthiaware and @holycowcreative… in reply to scotthodge #
- RT @mattknisely: miss the Visual Storytelling conversation @ #Cultivate09 Here’s the loose transcript + some examples. http://bit.ly/3YaLnk #
- Praying for @dustinrouse right now. He is leading in our services tonight with his voice at 50%. May God’s voice speak strong through him! #
- @BrianAyers anymore Google Voice invites? in reply to BrianAyers #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-26
- RT: @ardentvox RT @mattmckee RT @prblog: A flow chart to help you decide when to use the Comic Sans font: http://ow.ly/vbDn #
- Anyone know how to integrate Basecamp with MS Outlook? Our office is mixed platform Apple and Windows. #
- @DMosley me too! More ppl on the Wave would be better not worse in my opinion. coltmelrose@googlewave.com in reply to DMosley #
- @37signals Is there any way to integrate Basecamp with Outlook? #
- RT @edstetzer Talking to http://www.bethelweb.org/ in Crown Point, IN via a Skye call about missional church. @bethel_church #bethel_church #
- @BartMillard You are such a dork dude! (Why didn’t I think of that first. doh!) in reply to BartMillard #
- listening to christmas music trying to get into the mood to design some Christmas promotion stuff. #
- @robwegner I’m just glad we are planning this far ahead on things. Still, it makes me feel like Macy’s or something… in reply to robwegner #
- Lined up a volunteer to join the team heading to #cultivate09 next week. Excited to hang with my media/com friends and meet new ones. #
- @donmilleris I love the rope lights. Been thinking of bringing that element into our stage design in reply to donmilleris #
- @mattknisely can I convince you to bring me some Head Country BBQ sauce? Can’t get it up here… in reply to mattknisely #
- @mattknisely Thanks man. I will work on that jingle… in reply to mattknisely #
- Just passed major accident at 231 & co. Line Rd. Near Hebron. #
- @tonysteward I’m jealous. in reply to tonysteward #
- @cheitkamp is everything ok? #
- Praying for @cheitkamp this morning. She was playing for us this weekend and got sick last night. #
- Full day off tomorrow then #cultivate09 on tuesday. It’s gonna be great. #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-18
- @robwegner my theory is only put into it what you can also save for a replacement. in reply to robwegner #
- @CollideMagazine yes. Have been for a few weeks. in reply to CollideMagazine #
- I just won a sham-wow and a $1 gold coin! #
- @aaronasay @dmosley I got it with the bundle as well but have yet to use it. Let me know what you think about it. in reply to aaronasay #
- @adamchristensen congrats man. Looking forward to seeing it. in reply to adamchristensen #
- @mattknisely you should get a Nobel prize for wanting world peace for Christmas. in reply to mattknisely #
- @GodsMac @mattknisely thanks for talking through this publicly. Will be on my new things to try list. in reply to GodsMac #
- Friday night football! Go Vikings. Current score 17-0 over Lake Central. http://yfrog.com/5ewvgjj #
- Pastor steve bringing it this morning @bethel_church http://yfrog.com/13sticj #
- Just came home to a lunch of football foods and an expectation from my wife that we will consume while watching football! Lucky! #
- @DustinDK opt-ctrl-click on icon in reply to DustinDK #
- When did Pete Sorci start coaching the falcons? #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-11
- Redbox free MONDAY rental. CHECK OUT WITH COUPON CODE QNGJ7KD. Expires at midnight CST, 10/5/09. // Enjoy! #
- RT @scotthodge: they’ll know us by our…….CHRISTIAN t-shirts! http://tinyurl.com/ye34wce // love it. We all need to check ourselves. #
- Up and at em. Headed to the airport to drop off my mom before heading to the office. #
- Meetings all day long… then Small Group Tonight. #
- Just registered a team for Cultivate ‘09 #cultivate09. Can’t wait!!! #
- @dustinrouse it is a communications conf. At Park in reply to dustinrouse #
- @jasonwidney for sure. Linking forward to getting the Widney treatment. in reply to jasonwidney #
- Just completed day 1 of hundred pushups. Inspired by Dan on Biggest Loser. #
- RT @joeslaughter: http://twitpic.com/kjxsc – Reverting to low-tech for fun w my 7yo // so jealous! #
- At home. in Hebron, IN http://loopt.us/GSpwcw.t #
- @joeslaughter looking forward to it. in reply to joeslaughter #
- RT: @adamchristensen A pic of our first monthly prayer/mission gathering: http://twitpic.com/knp8v // Excited to see God move through MCC!! #
- @mattknisely looking forward to it too! in reply to mattknisely #
- How many times are they going to spell out Jets on Sportscenter today? #
- Quarterly planning meeting with @dustinrouse and others. http://yfrog.com/6z6s1j #
- Finally got my invite to Google Wave! #
- RT: @dustinrouse @MattChandler74 Btw…communiy does NOT define the Gospel. The Gospel defines community…to say otherwise is at best silly #
- Working with Coroplast? This tool is invaluable. Just got it today and in 10 sec. Did what took 10 min. http://yfrog.com/2pfb2hj #
- @jasonwidney add me as a contact. Coltmelrose@googlewave.com in reply to jasonwidney #
- @muntz I like the updated Text. It covers everything I think. in reply to muntz #
- My beautiful wife and I at the wedding of mark and Ashley @almostaspencer who is really now a Spencer. http://yfrog.com/0u7oqj #
- @PhilCooke bad coffee for sure. in reply to PhilCooke #
- Steak the way it should be. Add some country music and my wife and I am never leaving Longhorn! http://yfrog.com/12zbsj #
- RT @camron_ware: http://twitpic.com/l6fr0 – Demo-ing Environmental Projection at Parkway Hills// love it man! #
- Ready to watch Colts v. Titans. Broncos/Pats game was fun to watch. #
- @alan_reed no doubt. in reply to alan_reed #
- Just installed tweetie 2. Thinking I will really like the new features. #
- @dustinrouse the me’s of course! in reply to dustinrouse #
- Not sure if the titans are looking good or the colts are playing badly #
- Thanks titans for those 30 yards! #
- @rhowell can I request a nice rainbow slice? in reply to rhowell #
- @dustinrouse love the functionality. Check it out on my phone before you buy. in reply to dustinrouse #
- Just saw a trailer for Saw 37. The best selling horror sequels of all time. #enoughisenough #
- RT @timschraeder: #Tweetie2 is incredible. #justsayin // I agree #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-04
- @TonySorci thanks in reply to TonySorci #
- At the airport waiting for my flight back to Chicago. #
- Houston hobby gate 23. Headed home. Services today for Lindy’s grandaddy were very nice. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. #
- @Trent_Armstrong nice. I love it when the sky looks like that. Usually means storm chasing for me. in reply to Trent_Armstrong #
- RT: @human3rror Looking to hire a 40hr/week Web Graphic Designer for http://crown.org <~~~ Wow. Awesome job! ~~~> http://bit.ly/3VPsRu #
- @samsoffes how is dallas treating you? #
- I found out today that a friend gave me an invite to Google Wave. I can’t wait until I get it so I can finally enjoy some wave action… #
- RT: @justcreative Ironic Sans – Think you can tell Arial from Helvetica? http://bit.ly/zn6Wo // How well can you do? #
- RT: @timschraeder just had a convo w/ @coltmelrose. his church is thinking about killing their weekly bulletin! http://bit.ly/kAAkp #
- RT @A_Lan: TM High school! Fire http://bit.ly/16w0Yb #
- RT @GoogleWaveBeta: We have 2k #googlewave invites , #wave http://bit.ly/1VVSMF if someone needs, RT that and follow us. U’ll get it tonight #
- RT: @revelife The Mojave Cross: Desert Memorial or Religious Obstruction? http://bit.ly/TneMl #
- I am moving my ProPresenter Library from one computer to another. #
- Talking with @mtravisvaughn about Twitter. #
- I just finished accepting 42 Farkle Chip Requests. I wish I could use those at the store or something. #
- @adamchristensen looks like fun! in reply to adamchristensen #
- going home to get the house in order before my wife and mother fly in tomorrow. #
- RT @derrickhenslee: Turned the heater on last night. I love it when it comes on! #LoveFall // glad to know I wasn’t the only one. #HeatIsOn #
- @nathanhale like the direction. I am assuming you only want them to call. Not email or communicate via web or twitter, etc… #
- Lord, I can’t do it on my own this morning. I need Your help. Please show your strength in my weakness. – Colt #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-28
- Justins birthday party! http://twitvid.com/EB0BB #
- Speaking to all of our assistants about design principles today. #
- @Lindsay_Rouse I am more apathetic toward them really, but have lots of friends who love, so I like to be the anti-cowboy friend… in reply to Lindsay_Rouse #
- @racheldurban I’m sorry… in reply to racheldurban #
- @jasonwidney i love it. Can’t wait to hear more about how you guys benefit in reply to jasonwidney #
- @racheldurban superchick and barlow girl brings my pity on anyone… in reply to racheldurban #
- Looking forward to a couple of days off and some time with the in-laws…really! Will be watching for tweets from Innovate09. #
- RT @ryanwynia: Brand collaboration: Now this is bringing the experience together! Thanks Wonder & Oscar Meyer! http://bit.ly/10TlSO #
- Giving blood. http://yfrog.com/0pwwmsj #
- Praising God for the life of Gayle Clawson. Glad I got to know him in his last years. #
- New/old piano is getting some play time as lindy’s parents are preparing for her grandaddy’s funeral. http://yfrog.com/0nw8wjj #
- Touchdown! #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-28
- Justins birthday party! http://twitvid.com/EB0BB #
- Speaking to all of our assistants about design principles today. #
- @Lindsay_Rouse I am more apathetic toward them really, but have lots of friends who love, so I like to be the anti-cowboy friend… in reply to Lindsay_Rouse #
- @racheldurban I’m sorry… in reply to racheldurban #
- @jasonwidney i love it. Can’t wait to hear more about how you guys benefit in reply to jasonwidney #
- @racheldurban superchick and barlow girl brings my pity on anyone… in reply to racheldurban #
- Looking forward to a couple of days off and some time with the in-laws…really! Will be watching for tweets from Innovate09. #
- RT @ryanwynia: Brand collaboration: Now this is bringing the experience together! Thanks Wonder & Oscar Meyer! http://bit.ly/10TlSO #
- Giving blood. http://yfrog.com/0pwwmsj #
- Praising God for the life of Gayle Clawson. Glad I got to know him in his last years. #
- New/old piano is getting some play time as lindy’s parents are preparing for her grandaddy’s funeral. http://yfrog.com/0nw8wjj #
- Touchdown! #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-21
- Can’t believe they just overturned that TD. #mondaynightfootball #
- RT @bdivine: got MMS working on my iphone. thanks @a_dickens. http://bit.ly/T91d0 // love it! #
- @rhetter sorry to hear. Will be praying for you. in reply to rhetter #
- Wow! This game has been fun to watch. #mnf #
- Good night. #
- @benfraley congrats man! in reply to benfraley #
- RT @JasonTopp: How to Save (Potentially) Thousands by Spending $3.99 http://ow.ly/pBxr // great post #
- Chillin with @tonysorci and @dustinrouse next to the fire. http://yfrog.com/0c99717633j #
- RT @jonplotner: Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you. #
- @creativearts nice. We need pics. in reply to creativearts #
- Chillin at the Chesterton Oz festival with @Lindymelrose #
- Love happens or time travelers wife? #
- @MatthewBorrett what are you using to watch the game? in reply to MatthewBorrett #
- wonder if they will show that instant replay on the ridiculous screen. Give ‘em the touchdown. #gogiants #cowgirlssuck! #
- Touchdown!!! #
- I don’t want the giants to win as much as I want the cowgirls to lose!!! #
- everytime they show a shot of Jerry, there is a different guy sitting next to him. Do you think they have seat fillers at the new stadium? #
- Romo is the best player on the Giants defense… #
- TOUCHDOWN!!!! #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-21
- Can’t believe they just overturned that TD. #mondaynightfootball #
- RT @bdivine: got MMS working on my iphone. thanks @a_dickens. http://bit.ly/T91d0 // love it! #
- @rhetter sorry to hear. Will be praying for you. in reply to rhetter #
- Wow! This game has been fun to watch. #mnf #
- Good night. #
- @benfraley congrats man! in reply to benfraley #
- RT @JasonTopp: How to Save (Potentially) Thousands by Spending $3.99 http://ow.ly/pBxr // great post #
- Chillin with @tonysorci and @dustinrouse next to the fire. http://yfrog.com/0c99717633j #
- RT @jonplotner: Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you. #
- @creativearts nice. We need pics. in reply to creativearts #
- Chillin at the Chesterton Oz festival with @Lindymelrose #
- Love happens or time travelers wife? #
- @MatthewBorrett what are you using to watch the game? in reply to MatthewBorrett #
- wonder if they will show that instant replay on the ridiculous screen. Give ‘em the touchdown. #gogiants #cowgirlssuck! #
- Touchdown!!! #
- I don’t want the giants to win as much as I want the cowgirls to lose!!! #
- everytime they show a shot of Jerry, there is a different guy sitting next to him. Do you think they have seat fillers at the new stadium? #
- Romo is the best player on the Giants defense… #
- TOUCHDOWN!!!! #
Collaboration vs. Segmented Communication
I was thinking today about how we communicate with others and how that communication gives us the end results we see. In every relationship you have communication or the absence of communication, and you have end results that you get from that communication. Those results are good, bad or ugly. I have experienced all three. As I look back at the projects I have worked over the years I can think of multiple situations where the end result fell into one of those three categories. Every one of those projects developed from “segmented communication.” By that I am referring to having conversations and then working on the project and having more conversations and working more, etc… You get it. Back and forth communication. The more you communicate, the better the end result is.
The problem with this communication style is that it takes so long to get to the end result. Between going back and forth between all the decision makers it can become rather lengthy. To solve this problem, we tend to work and work and work on a project and skip the steps of the back and forth communication. This workflow cuts out the time invested in the project but also cuts out the little decisions that drive the project down the right path. Instead of making that right on I80-94 and going toward Ohio, we stay on I-90 and end up in Wisconsin. And by the time we know where we are and how far we are from where we want to be, it’s too late. So what should we do?
There is a fourth category that I see some of my past projects falling into: Great! Now don’t go getting all “I can’t believe he is so prideful…” What I am saying is that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the expectations and is right on target with all points of the execution. So how do we get here? How do we get to “Great!”
As I look at the process of those projects, I see a common thread, “Collaboration.” Time taken to work together and share ideas in the midst of the process. Time to work through the little decisions and get to the best possible conclusion before going out of the way and having to turn back. This happens when we build teams instead of individuals who work in very specialized areas. This happens when as a family you meet and talk and work together. This happens as you break down the idea that two people working on two different projects exclusively will give you better results that two people collaborating on both projects.
Where have you seen Collaboration? Where have you seen Segmented Communication? What conclusions have you come to?