By Derrick Brown (follow on Twitter @dbrowndbrown)
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KnowledgeBase Launches "Gently Used" Laptop Collection Project
KnowledgeBase
hopes its “Reach – Then Teach” Leadership Cohort can leverage obsolete technology to help people who help people.
Marietta,
Georgia – January 28, 2015 – The
2015 KnowledgeBase “Reach – Then Teach” Leadership Cohort launches its campaign to collect 100 "gently used" laptop computers / tablets by December 31, 2015.
The year-long cohort is a diverse group of 12 professionals who become
a team by executing mentoring, conflict resolution, and problem solving
projects.
The 2015 cohort will be chosen through a competitive application
and interview process.
KnowledgeBase Principal Consultant Derrick Brown (a publisher, filmmaker,
executive coach & registered mediator with engineering degrees from Clemson
and Georgia Tech) leads the cohort.
“Our previous 2 cohorts have teamed high school & college
students with experienced professionals in creative, unconventional ways,” said
Brown.
“For example, each member is a mentor and mentee –
depending on our project. When we helped a local school keep iPhones off the
school’s network, our younger members led that effort.”
“The older members led when we supported a homeowner association’s
outreach effort by mapping its surrounding communities online.”
"Computer applications were the key to both of these solutions. We have created some absolute magic using 'old' computers and 'new' skills."
"Computer applications were the key to both of these solutions. We have created some absolute magic using 'old' computers and 'new' skills."
“Members are pleasantly surprised to learn that they are paid for
their solutions. My mission is to coach each cohort to victory in ways that
help our project partners reach their goals.”
“I love to engage innovators who like to solve problems and help
people. I am the product of mentoring relationships, peacemaking, and problem
solving. I am simply teaching what I have been taught, while continuing to
learn from my students.”
In addition to the external projects, Brown also teaches and
trains members by conducting workshops on diverse topics like creative problem
solving, data analysis & visualization, conflict resolution, game design,
and filmmaking.
“These workshops develop and sharpen our mental, physical, and
strategic tools. This teaching, coupled with nurturing and guidance, produces
personal growth and great fruit. The fruit is then used to feed and
replant.”
Contact: Derrick Brown
(Principal Consultant, KnowledgeBase)
Email: derrick.s.brown at att.net
Phone: 678-467-1256
Blog: http://reachthenteach.com
Linked In: http://bit.ly/li_db
Facebook: http://bit.ly/rtt_fb
Email: derrick.s.brown at att.net
Phone: 678-467-1256
Blog: http://reachthenteach.com
Linked In: http://bit.ly/li_db
Facebook: http://bit.ly/rtt_fb
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About Derrick Brown (Principal Consultant)
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I am Keisha's husband, and Hannah's father.
My *other* passion is empowering people via methods that balance skill & will, analysis & synthesis, ideas & execution, and activity & achievement.
My *other* passion is empowering people via methods that balance skill & will, analysis & synthesis, ideas & execution, and activity & achievement.
I solve problems.
Copyright © 2015 Derrick Brown. All Rights Reserved.
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