Conscious Technology site debuts…

This is perhaps the most beautiful time in human history; it is really pregnant with all kinds of creative possibilities made possible by science and technology which now constitute the slave of man – if man is not enslaved by it.
~Jonas Salk

It’s been a long time coming, but finally the Conscious Technology website is live! Yay!

First things first, let me introduce myself. My name is Sue Nyoni, and earlier this year I began a technology consulting practice after spending 11 years working as an IT manager.  (Check out my About page for my full bio.)

I was so fortunate that my first job out of college was in the philanthropic sector. It enabled me to observe up close the work of some amazing non-profits organizations and the passionate people who run them.  These folks believe in and work towards making change happen. I discovered that I loved to find technology solutions which supported the world-changing work of my colleagues. This is a core component in my approach to my work – the appropriate use of technology in support of mission and values, not just for its own sake!

Yes, I love technology and I often get excited about gadgets and software platforms, but I get even more excited when these tools can be used in the service of positive,  meaningful, transformative work. I care far less about technology than I do the positive ways it can support our individual and communal lives when used right.

My approach to technology is to focus on people. I do my best to support my clients in making technology decisions which support what is most important to them. I believe that when used consciously and appropriately technology can be a powerful tool which enhances our ability to connect, communicate and collaborate on a very real, human level. For me the conscious use of technology is about making sure that we are not enslaved by it, but rather that we use it to support our contributions to solving problems, helping each other and improving the quality of life for ourselves and everyone in our local and global communities.

In the short time I’ve been consulting, I’ve already made some amazing connections with some of the coolest individuals on the planet.

What you can expect from the Conscious technology blog

Most of the people I work with don’t want me to explain the technical ins-and outs of technology to them.

- They don’t want to become technology experts;

-They want me to help them identify tools that will help them do what they do easier/better/faster/more efficiently;

- They want to know how they can spend more time on what they care about and less time being frustrated by technology;

-  They want to find more ways to connect and communicate with other people who care about the same things;

-  They do NOT need me to come in and dazzle them with techno-babble. Instead they need me to explain how technology tools can support their lives and and their work.

The same kind of support I bring to my clients is what I intend to offer through this site.

It’s my intention to share information and resources in a way that is useful without being overwhelming. I’m not going to write in-depth technical articles. There are lots of awesome blogs that do this.  This is not going to be one of them.  I follow a lot of these blogs and I’m sure I’ll mention them from time to time and point you in their direction if you decide you want to know more.  Some of the areas I’ll focus on include:

• Personal Technology: how you can use technology tools in your personal life in order to organize and simplify, allowing you to spend more time on what you care about
• Non-profit technology: my thoughts on how nonprofits can use technology to further their impact and to respond to the challenging times many of them are now facing
• Social media: my thoughts on how social media is changing our world and how this impacts both individual and collective lives
• Global-tech: reflections on the global impact of new technologies, particularly given the fact that access to technology is not equal and there is still a huge divide between technology haves and have-nots
• My favorite things: I’ll share some examples of how I use my favorite technology tools and gadgets to support my own life and work

I’m excited by the possibilities and look forward to more – more connecting, more learning, and more growth. So I invite you to connect with me and stay in touch.

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You can also reach me through the Contact page.

Sue