Category: Weeknotes

This week I have learned: at last someone has engaged with my SAE project. The long burn...introductions from trusted friends are always good. A new set of Priorities cards - provisionally entitled Inclusion Priorities - are on their way.and another set, with a chance to work with a big software company to play some games … Continue reading Weeknote 566 – delayed gratification

This week I have learned: that PlayCards need to take another pivot - either to a new format, a new publishing route, or into gentle retirementthat resilience is just another way of saying "don't burst into tears"that negotiation "hardball" necessitates having a very good understanding of the other sides' perspective for risk of finding that … Continue reading Weeknote 565: back to it

"So with that, here’s to 2021. Hopefully a year that is a bit less tiring than the one we are seeing out." Oh such optimism I had back at this time last year. Of course, as it panned out, 2021 has probably been even more exhausting than the year it proceeded. Partly the global stuff … Continue reading Yearnote 2021

This week I have learned: that I bought a lot of books this yearthat we could replace Powerpoint with Interpretative Dancethat writing lists helpsthat I think everyone probably is in need of a bit of a breakthat it's nice to be on someone else's podcastthat there's something special about hardware synthsthat John Wilshire makes lovely … Continue reading Weeknote 563 – the medium of dance

This week I have learned: never to fail to be surprised by being surprisedthat I've missed being at The Vic, even if it was nervewracking and a close defeatthat shifting mindsets to "be more firefighter" will take timeI'm looking forward to a break over Christmas Next week: the slow burn The week in photos:

This week I have learned: that some blokes really get uppity if you even possibly suggest that there is more that we could collectively be doing to make the world a more equal placethat I'm really glad that Lockdown has made it socially acceptable to have Zoom Pub Nights. The Kebab & Ventilator is my … Continue reading Weeknote 560: All Men

This week I have learned: that something I had a hand in starting 30 years ago has turned into something joyousI do miss working in the meedjaThe Value Proposition Canvas is a very neat tool now I've got my head around itI don't want to live in a world where women have to cover the … Continue reading Weeknote 559 – Stampable

This week I have learned - how to intervene when a colleague inadvertantly steps into a world of prejudicial stereotypesthat we maybe need to think about long noses when we think about generational differencesthat I need to think more about radiating intent rather than begging forgivenessthat we may be waiting a little longerthat it was … Continue reading Weeknote 557 – accomodation

This week I have learned: the joy of being able to run sessions with cards in personthat the podcast is good fun on the road, but never trust another sound guythe unforeseen consequences of psychological safetythat I'll be panelling with the best of them in Manchester the week after nextthat 30 years after helping to … Continue reading Weeknote 556 – eventing