This week I have learned: Innovation isn't about sparks of inspiration... ...it's more about getting the right people in the right mood in the same room at the same time. We appear to be living in an era when politics becomes impossible to be judged by satire. Next week: the countdown to summer.
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This week I have learned: an experience is worth a thousand words the next wave of virtual reality is really very impressive never underestimate the creative potential of anyone Edinburgh is a beautiful city (I knew that - I was just reminded) juggling work and parenthood is a constant zero-sum game... Next week: to the … Continue reading Weeknote 296: experiential
This week I have learned: - I'm really looking forward to a time when the news gets boring again... - I'm probably going to be waiting for a very long time Next week: adventures in virtual reality
It's been a funny day. I'm not sure what to think. As I wrote recently, I regard myself as a Londoner and a European. This morning it felt as if a part of my identity was removed from me. Things will work out. They always do. But it doesn't feel to be a world that … Continue reading Weeknote 294: bereft
This week I have learned: touchscreens are rubbish without apps designed for touchscreens; the "Android on Chromebook" thing is very significant boiling it all down, some stuff is just projects... fear of delegation is a powerful barrier to change I could do without a day spent in a hospital, but it makes for fabulous anthropology … Continue reading Weeknote 293: androids
This week I have learned: I do, quite frankly, spend far too much of my time wondering what on earth is going on Listening to the Brexit debate is making me worry about the collective sanity of this country Start small. Scale what works. Repeat. Next Week: FOOTBALL!
This week I have learned: - Chinese time zones can have a calming effect - 24 hour notice is enough time to be briefed and deliver a reasonable presentation - but I really struggle to write slides for other people Next week: new joiner
This week I have learned: - a great new three stage model for technology innovation: "toy; disruption; obvious" - and a new spin on the hype cycle: "tech tourettes" - my focus now becomes fostering communities of makers... - ... who might be currently thinking in the mindset of specifier/purchaser - it's also time for … Continue reading Weeknote 290: after the main event
This week I have learned: I'm using the phrase "skin in the game" way too much. Alternative metaphors requested. Maybe the best way to prioritize initiatives in organizations is to go for those ones for which people outside of tech teams are willing to put "skin in the game" (See what I mean?) Organizing events … Continue reading Weeknote 289: getting together
This week I have learned: getting a discussion started is great fun The Freerangers got past the "difficult second meetup" sometimes daft-looking suggestions might be a good idea... ...although sometimes they're just daft getting stuff done by stopping doing stuff is counter-intuitive but often the right answer Next week: Catapult
