Weeknote 270: back in the swing of it

This week I have learned: that the Free Rangers event is going to be much fun! writer's block is a thing the longer the payment terms, the longer the delay in actually paying on time organizing a place to take a telephone call when out between meetings is where the whole flexible working thing TOTALLY … Continue reading Weeknote 270: back in the swing of it

Yearnote 2015

I should start this with some sort of cliche about how time flies and it's all getting quicker as I get older and yada yada yada. But, do you know what? It actually seems like a really long time since I last did one of these Yearnotes. This one, in fact. Now into my third … Continue reading Yearnote 2015

Weeknote 269: hurtling towards Chrimbo

What I learned this week: Reliance on 4G data connections is a fools errand Writers block is a real worry My ability to re-allocate time that has been freed up by cancelled meetings is really poor Testing models in the wild (and at the drop of a hat) is the best test... ...more than seven boxes … Continue reading Weeknote 269: hurtling towards Chrimbo

Weeknote 268: another year older

Things I have learned this week: when it comes down to it, one should never forget that people are people I'm fascinated by recording the world in 3D - Cardboard Camera merits some experimentation Oxford traffic really takes the biscuit My new strategy is "Paper Assisted Digital": A business banking account is like stepping back in … Continue reading Weeknote 268: another year older

Weeknote 267: half way to 90

Things I have learned this week: Having empathy with engineers is something I'm finding increasingly difficult. Another week, another potential client through the long term plan of engineering serendipity. There is one sector where I keep chipping away to see if someone will bite. Maintaining one's head above imposter syndrome is 90% of the job. … Continue reading Weeknote 267: half way to 90

Weeknote 266: over the Irish Sea

This week I have learned: there's a trap to be fallen into when dealing with accountants that all they can understand is numbers our healthcare services are systemically screwed the Internet of Things still plays second fiddle to Things on the Internet the most interesting stories are usually found in the most surprising of places Oracle … Continue reading Weeknote 266: over the Irish Sea

Weeknote 261: helping

This week I have learned: - it's great to be asked to help others - HR isn't the most, erm, transformative of worlds - innovation isn't the same as invention - ambiguity isn't something that you get comfortable with - you just learn to accomodate it Next week: catching up with old friends at the … Continue reading Weeknote 261: helping

Weeknote 260: Serendipity, engineered

Things I have learned this week: one of these days I'm going to remember to pay the effing DART charge networking these days can be effortlessly international there's no better time to have a fire drill than when there is torrential rain stuff, sometimes, just comes around Northern Ireland. Major International Championships. It's like '82 … Continue reading Weeknote 260: Serendipity, engineered