We discuss the appalling treatment of some migrant workers in Cyprus and find out how the environment could be a catalyst for peace-building on the island.

ALISSA CARPENTER is a workplace communications expert and the owner of Everything's Not Ok And That's Ok. She's also the author of a book called "How to listen and be heard". In this interview, we discuss how to harness differences in the workplace, why it's important to have difficult conversations (rather than avoid them), and how to evaluate the…

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we're diving into a Collaboration topic. Specifically, you'll learn how the spoken voice can be transformed by our Cisco IP Phone into a series of 1s and 0s. Also, we're celebrating the completion of our Cisco Enterprise track consisting of the CCNA (200-301), ENCOR (350-401), and ENARSI (300-410) Video Train…

We look in-depth at the challenges facing one of Cyprus' most important sectors: shipping, and, as she heads back to the Netherlands after 4 years on the island, the Dutch Ambassador looks back over her time in Cyprus

The Deputy Minister for Digital Policy outlines his ministry's ambitious plans to transform our government and society; a citizens' initiative, Gardens of the Future, could reshape our cities.

DARREN CHAIT is the cofounder and COO at Hugo.team - an app that provides centralized, searchable meeting notes that connect with your favorite tools. In this interview we discuss how asynchronous communication is one of the solutions for your time zone who as, why meeting notes make your meetings more powerful, and why having a comfortable office …

As one area of the capital's new infrastructure is completed, Nicosia's Mayor prepares for the revamp of its central avenue: expect some traffic disruption for 18 months; the head of the Forest Department discusses tree felling and the law.

More dithering in the House of Representatives about Politically Exposed Persons and non-performing loans as a new committee is formed to tackle the issue - but will they? Mature trees in Cyprus are being felled indiscriminately to make way for new developments and roads

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, you'll be introduced to the features of Cisco SecureX, which gives you a unified view into all of your network's Cisco security solutions. For more information on SecureX, check out Cisco's product page: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/securex/index.html…

DAN MANIAN is the cofounder and CEO at Donut, a tool which pairs up team members who don’t know each other well to spread trust and collaboration across your organization. In this interview we discuss how a simple team building exercise can build a lot of trust. For more stories, visit https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com…

The Interior Minister comes under pressure at the House Human Rights Committee to rectify the situation at the Pournara detention camp; St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral holds a book fair to replenish the coffers after lockdown

Electoral reform is shelved again; the UNHCR highlights the plight of asylum seekers in Cyprus; the EU Commission explains its Climate Pact

In this episode, we'll discuss a topic from the ENARSI Exam (300-410) blueprint, EIGRP's Variance feature. The Variance feature allows an EIGRP-speaking router to load balance across unequal cost paths, and this episode will discuss exactly how it works and when it won't work.

GARY WALKER is the Product Director and remote work consultant at 22North. He is also the author of Ready For Remote. In this interview we discuss the importance of presence in meetings, some of the ways of measuring collaboration, and why we shouldn't throw tech at the problem. For more stories, visit https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com…

Greek Cypriots open their homes to Turkish Cypriot workers who can't cross back to the north until July; could Cyprus generate all the electricity it needs - and more - from solar power?

Hoy, Jara Pascual, fundadora de Knowco y Collabwith, tiene el placer de entrevistar a Mercedes Zubizarreta, fundadora de Zubi Design. Los bolsos que se crearon a través de imprimir estampados en piel, y han llegado a ser un referente en creatividad, innovación y buena gestión de la empresa. Este podcast, Business of Collaboration, es […] The post P…

The House Internal Affairs Committee will work through the summer so that the bill for local authority reform can go to the vote in the autumn; more developments encroach and threaten Cyprus' most important wetland

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, I'll give you my first impressions of the recently released Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) - Personal Edition, also known as CML 2.0. CML 2.0 is the replacement to Cisco VIRL, and I'll share with you the pros and cons I've found with CML, along with my recommendation as to whether or not it's worth your money. Enj…

Today, Jara Pascual, founder of Knowco and Collabwith, has the pleasure to talk to Prof. Frank Piller, Full Professor of Technology and Innovation Management at the School of Business & Economics of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, Founding Dean at RWTH Aachen Business School, Director of Institute at RWTH Aachen Technology & Innovation Management,…

Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios outlines the plans for reopening airports and hotels; researchers in Cyprus say the two metre social distance may not be enough in certain weather conditions

Today Jara Pascual, founder of Knowco and Collabwith, has the pleasure to talk to Steven Rader, who is the Deputy Director for the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation at NASA and CEO at Crowd Resources Consulting. Steven Rader will be a keynote speaker for the first ISPIM Virtual Conference on Innovating in Time of Crisis […] The post…

JEN BROWN is the Founder of The Engaging Educator and the Author of Think On Your Feet: Tips & Tricks To Improve Your Communication Skills On The Job. In this interview, we discuss using improv to develop and use your listening skills, how to communicate your communication style to others, and how to deal with conflict on remote teams. For more sto…

We've already had some devastating forest fires this year: the head of the Forestry Department explains what we can do to help prevent more; the Employers and Industrialists Federation hopes that flexible working could become the norm

Today Jara Pascual, founder of Knowco and Collabwith, has the pleasure to talk to Prof. Henry Chesbrough, the father of the Open Innovation and Faculty Director, Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation at UC Berkeley-Haas School of Business, Maire Tecnimont Professor of Open Innovation at Luiss University, Rome, Italy. He is founder of the World Op…

RYAN ROGHAAR is the Founder of Teammate Apart, a company that teaches those who work remotely - and those who hire them - how to work better together. In this interview we discuss the building blocks of great communication, how to deal with isolation, and why it's important to be generous with your time. For more stories, visit https://www.collabor…

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, you'll learn what to expect when you take a proctored Cisco exam online. Register for Your Exam Here: https://pearsonvue.com/cisco Save 25% on the ENCOR (350-401) Video Training Series: https://kwtrain.com/encor

A legal expert on data protection discusses teachers' objections to the plans for distance learning in state schools; a man is jailed for an offence committed before a new law came into force, and regulations are to be tightened with regard to the sale of pets.

This is your host, Jara Pascual, founder of Knowco and Collabwith, today we have the pleasure to talk to Rohit Talwar, CEO Fast Future Futurist Keynote Speaker – Human Centered Digital Transformation. Rohit Talwar will be a keynote speaker for the first ISPIM Virtual Conference on Innovating in Time of Crisis on 7-10th June 2020. […] The post PODCA…

Whether from home or the office, many workers still feel more comfortable with physical desktop phones and headsets as opposed to soft phone clients. Darren Knapp from Poly talks about recent innovations to these venerable endpoints.

It's International Thalassaemia Day; air pollution has dropped dramatically during the Cyprus lockdown; celebrate Europe Day online; should a 16-storey tower block be built in the classical, colonial heart of Nicosia?

This is your host, Jara Pascual, Founder & CEO at Knowco and Collabwith, today we have the pleasure to talk to Markus Bensnes, previously founding partner and senior consultant at Tinkr now senior innovation adviser at NorConsult, and committee member of the work group of the ISO Innovation Management Systems standard. This podcast, Business […] Th…

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, you'll learn the difference between OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) and OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), which is used by Wi-Fi 6. Also, if you enjoy these brief trainings in The Broadcast Storm, you'd love our monthly membership program called IT Insider. Get more info…

Restrictions in Cyprus are gradually being lifted, but we must still maintain social distancing, and we discuss the health and social issues faced particularly by the elderly

How can you help your remote workers when you aren't there? Crisantos talks about AI-enabled analytics, remote coaching, and what the future of remote work may shake up to be.

As the lockdown continues, we hear about the benefits of yoga to keep you healthy in mind, body and spirit - and try out some basic postures

DAVIT BAGHDASARYAN is the Co-founder and CEO at Krisp.ai, an app that mutes background noise during calls. In this interview, we discuss the three key values of remote working: over-communication, transparency, and fairness. As well as how to work with time zones, tips for leading remote teams, and how to build trust by example. For more stories, v…

An online diagnostic tool can help you decide if you need to see the doctor about Covid-19; Cyprus' parliament postpones a vote on allowing the kosher slaughter of sheep and goats for export - we find out why - and it's not altogether to do with animal welfare

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, you're encouraged to develop a learning curriculum for yourself as we go through this very unique time in history. Also, we give a big announcement, a brand new ENCOR (350-401) Master Class - LIVE happening in May. Get all the details here: https://bit.ly/encor20…

“Technology alone is not bringing solutions, we have to design technology with purpose” This is your host, Jara Pascual, founder of Knowco and Collabwith, today we have the pleasure to talk to Prof. Dr. Klaus Fichter, Professor Innovation Management & Sustainability at University of Oldenburg and Founder & Director at Borderstep Institute for Innov…

In total contradiction to the Cyprus government's edicts on hygiene and social distancing, asylum seekers are being locked in detention camps without basic facilities, sleeping up to 6 in tents that are now flooded after recent heavy rainfall

MIKE TANNENBAUM is a design strategist, consultant, and facilitator at Humanity LLC. In this interview we discuss how to collaborate as an independant working in companies and virtually, creating a productive environment for yourself, and how to give yourself space to create. For more stories, visit https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com.…

“We are currently using our concept of smart mobile learning to fight the coronavirus (www.fight-covid19.com) but so far we couldn’t win strong partners in NGO’s or government to support our movement. In comparison to all the other information around we would be able to create a personalized, fully mobile learning tool for young people (8-16 […] Th…