This week I have learned: Oh, there is so much to think about when it comes to what comes after lock down. So it's good that there are some great people willing to think about it... Mary McKenna is "Berocca in Human Form"Cardstock Virtual worked well.Oh boy I'm looking forward to going to the supermarket … Continue reading Weeknote 481: Collaborative
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A Simon Heath-inspired trio of Easter bunnies The week in photos:
This week I have learned: the power of saying thank you.that we need to start to think about the things we want to keep about "in the office" working, rather than just obsessing about the things we want to change.in the absence of informal communication, diaries are becoming increasingly crammed, making informal communication even harder.that … Continue reading Weeknote 478: business as unusual
This week I have learned: boy things can escalate quickly.I miss my wife. I really, really hope she gets home this weekend.I am really, really pleased to be part of a team. The loneliness that I started to feel overwhelming towards the end of my contracting time would be crushing now. I feel for so … Continue reading Weeknote 476: the lurgy
This week I have learned: The world really has gone a little bit hatstandRugby is a very odd gameCOVID might provide the most remarkable catalyst to drive more remote and flexible workingBut making sure the haters don't hate is going to be the keyCatching up with my LEF chums is always brain-stretching (in a good … Continue reading Weeknote 475: COVID
This week I have learned: Start the week with a bit of random artistic endeavourThat Housing Technology appears to be in a -15 year timewarpThat a Prius catalytic converter is both resell-able and extremely steal-ableThe Meeting Owl is rather goodMicroservices are the new snake oilI've got a cold. No, it's really just a coldThree-way on … Continue reading Weeknote 474: housing technology
This week I have learned: sometimes if you go back to old tools and techniques then you can unlock whatever it is you are banging your head againsta problem shared (etc)there's an interesting argument that I must write up that the advent of cloud has led to a decade of crap ITmaybe I need a … Continue reading Weeknote 473: boards
This week I have learned: That just mooching about with the kids whilst getting paid during half term has actually been an odd experience. Six years of free range hustling has changed how I think about my time, but I'm not sure for the better.That is perfectly reasonable to take a troupe of 20 cardboard … Continue reading Weeknote 472: half term
This week I have learned: That I am really not cut out for skiingLaw firm offices really are hilariously interchangeableOnce you get over the initial silliness of talking about gnomes, you find that they’re a great way to explore interesting problemsThe gulf between wallpapering over the cracks and knocking down the whole damn building is … Continue reading Weeknote 471: sore toes
This week I have learned: skiing is not like cycling. it also uses muscles I’m not sure I have. I’m thoroughly enjoying Steve Chapman’s WTFeb art challenge. Next week: My first meeting with the board The week in photos:
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