This week I have learned: the appeal of Japanese fox-based metaphors (cheers Mr Wilshire!)the power of listening to the stories customers want to tell.that The Bullingdon Club really are the crème de la crème.that Data is moving up the agenda.that you really need to know why.that standing is the new sitting. Or something. Next week: … Continue reading Weeknote 523 – 5 days
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This week I have learned this week: How to use SignalThere's no such thing as "just" an ERP upgradeIT doesn't save money. Stopping spending money saves moneyIt's going to be a long three monthsBut at least we have World Cups to see us through Next week: getting some consensus on focus The last few weeks … Continue reading Weeknote 516 – back to it
2020. Oh where to start? Well, let's just say that I guess most Corporate "2020 Visions" didn't turn out quite as they were planned in 2015 or 2017 or whenever they were cranked out. What can we learn from this year that kept on giving? Well, first of all that whilst it's utterly untrue to … Continue reading Yearnote 2020
This week I have learned... sometimes you just need to present things in a different way for them to make sense.January is shaping up to be a VERY BUSY MONTH.more about the Housing Data Standardthat maybe "what you would do if you were forced into an emergency response" should just be your planthat as of … Continue reading Weeknote 514: the slow descent
This week I have learned: How to use the Polyrhythm function on my drum machineThat the pauses between words are as important as the words themselves (awesome interview coming up on WB40podcast.com week after next with Liz Stokoe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtOG5PK8xDA)Meet people before the big meeting190 people in a training event? No worries.That we've have the first … Continue reading Weeknote 510: Polyrhythms
This week I have learned: That I really can't remember quiet enough about the American constitution and electoral system, but it is 32 years since I studied it at A Level.Thirty two years.This lockdown isn't going to have any of the novelty factor.We need to think less about technology as housebuilding and more about technology … Continue reading Weeknote 509: locked down too
This week I have learned: I'm so lucky to know so many great Pele who I can invite onto WB-40.I've spent the last three months writing papers rather than thinking about the future. The price of governance.It's time to start making processes in anger.We need to get our heads around this as the new normal. … Continue reading Weeknote 508: a sense of completion
This week I have learned: that I have an idea for a project to keep me entertained in my 51st yearGDPR is the gift that keeps on givingsometimes it's just about talking stuff throughthe football season might now have actually started Next week: half term contemplation The week in photos:
This week I have learned: to not be judgemental about using Excel. Well, not as judgemental.once again the power of Working Out Loud.that the new supplier seems to be ace.online events can work...... but sometimes they really don't.that we are in this for the long term.Presenting to a big group is a great way to … Continue reading Weeknote 505 – sampled beats
This week I have learned: it's been a long time since a derby-day victory.that it's surprising to see more suggestions that it's made up than there are directly wishing ill will.we have completed our first major procurement and have found the end-to-end digital business that I've been looking for for years.even UI look and feel … Continue reading Weeknote 504: Schadenfreude
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