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Episode 4 CODE PHRASE: "He who does not know one thing, knows another.”

It's an old Kenyan proverb: "He who does not know one thing, knows
another.” What do you think this code phrase means to the Evoke
network?

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Permalink Reply by Ari Tatian on March 26, 2010 at 9:02am

It means that the Evoke network is full of many talented members, where if anyone lacks knowledge in one field, he or she might have expertise in another. Thus the summation of all various talents may constitute an efficient network.

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Permalink Reply by Aseel Honein on March 27, 2010 at 7:37pm

It's a beautiful expressive proverb. I have learnt from my team leading experiences that every team member brings in something and contribute differently in a group. however, its important to give all members their own time and space to Evoke and then influence their contribution to a certain direction. So when its time to complete or deliver there would be a good order and a good product. I learnt not to be afraid to embrace different ways of tackling the project because diversity could be an additional value to the product.

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Permalink Reply by Rob Ferguson on March 28, 2010 at 4:09am

In addition to what has already been said, I would like to reiterate the reference to "doing one´s passion". It was referenced in the lead, and ties into to recognizing that different people know different things. But just as important, different people are passionate about different things. Teams that align the activities of their members with each members passion will out-perform the rest. You see this on the Evoke teams - each member takes on a role that plays to their own strengths. (Do what you like. Like what you do.)

It is important for team leaders to recognize not just what the members of the team know, but what are they excited about. If leaders can tap into that excitement, the team (and it´s mission) will benefit.

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Permalink Reply by Hafeni on March 31, 2010 at 10:06am

nicely said Mew. It basically boils down to synergy and all working together.

Mew said:

Everyone has something to contribute! :D

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Permalink Reply by NANGAR SOOMRO on April 13, 2010 at 5:08pm

Definetly, colloboration is the way to collection wisdom, No body have every thing of it, no body can have so it is sharing and working together. So Collective Wisdom on Evoke is the best meaning of the phrase.