Category: Weeknotes

This week I have learned: of the unbelievable chutzpah that Blockchain startups have got to package sweet FA into a series of randomised buzzwords that leave otherwise reasonably intelligent professionals in a state of confusion and thinking "Well, it's so hard there must be something in it." that the view from the 40th Floor of … Continue reading Weeknote 379: Welsh Wales

This week I have learned: Last week 6 Music, this Radio 4 It's nice to know when the good people get recognition I really don't understand the fashion for office dogs Government is going off the rails in so many ways It's all about the people. Repeat. It's all about the people. Next week: Welsh … Continue reading Weeknote 378: feedback (with Roger Bolton)

This week I have learned: sometimes there are problems that you just end up staring at. Staring, and staring, and staring. And then something clicks and you realise that it wasn't nearly as complicated as you first thought. That today, apparently, Lauren Laverne made reference on her show to my flow chart. That makes me … Continue reading Weeknote 377: Cuckoo Blogging

This week I have learned: how to binge on Podcasts (Richard Herring's RHLSTP) And on Netflix (The Crown & Black Mirror) CIOs need to stretch their ideas That maybe we should book meeting rooms like we do hotel rooms- specify your needs but get allocated at time of use. Or maybe we should just discourage … Continue reading Weeknote 375: binge

This week I have learned: Yes, I'm shallow. Getting a daft one liner on The Poke gives me immense satisfaction. #famousfor15tweets Looking at complex things makes me want to break them down and codify them. It feels like it helps, but I'm never quite sure. I don't understand America and gun laws. I never will. … Continue reading Weeknote 374: Hanging around

This week I have learned: every time, just every time I think that my support is waning something happens that reminds me once again why I'm a Watford fan. we continue to discover new technologies that it's hoped will supersede the need to change behaviours as a separate activity. They're so alluring. I should read … Continue reading Weeknote 373: four one

This week I have learned: it's sod's law when faced with a crazy busy week I get my first actual cold of the season. warm feedback from unexpected quarters out of the blue - what's not to like? I'm seriously thinking about a new tier of client charging for when work inhabits my dreams. If … Continue reading Weeknote 372: from port to port

This week I have learned: - there is much to be said for this weeknoting lark. A number of people around me seen to be using it as a gateway into working out loud. - there is a fine line between working out loud and rampant self-publicity - Tim Berners-Lee followed in his mother's footsteps … Continue reading Weeknote 371: press start

This week I have learned: structured procurement exercises are obviously fantastic things (a 20% chance of me saying that). it was long time I went from "we" to "I" in how I represented myself and stamp. The brochure site now duly updated. WB-40's move into WhatsApp seems to be paying dividends. Join the conversation at http://bit.ly/WB40WhatsApp I … Continue reading Weeknote 370: and the winner is…

This week I have learned: I do love running workshops. Especially when I get the chance to try out some new tricks. Amsterdam to London is a bit of a schlep for a dinner. It was worth it, though. I'm not the only one who thinks classical economics might be broken. Doing pitches for work … Continue reading Weeknote 369: Clap Clap