About Me

I'm Harold Jarche, an independent consultant based in Atlantic Canada.

I'm interested in the development of sustainable businesses and communities. My professional work is centered on the business and performance aspects of learning, especially informal & workplace learning. I'm passionate about learning, and have been lucky to be able to create a business around one of my passions. I also have a passion for cycling and good wine, usually in that order.

Open source for learning

This lens is focused on free and open source software and content for learning applications. To encourage learning, you don't have to spend a lot on the technology. It's more important to focus on getting the people and processes aligned so that lear...

Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

Sackville is a small town in the centre of the Maritime provinces with many advantages of a larger city. The town of 5,000 is home to a university, many environmental organisations and a vibrant cultural community. High speed internet access is availa...

Our Commons

The Commons is a movement across Canada and the world. It is about the creation of a trusted third-space for people to work, share and play. It is also a move away from industrial management models and the bringing back of some older forms of work an...