Things I have learned this week: If you don't suffer from migraines, it's probably a bit incomprehensible. My other half can't understand why a few times a year I have no option but to go and lie down and sleep for hours upon end. Anyway, for me it's usually a sign of extreme tiredness. And that's … Continue reading Weeknote 273: Migraine Mitigation
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This week I learned: sometimes when you're trying to judge what someone wants you can end up over-engineering things If I get two calls out of the blue for potential new bits of work each week, I'm a happy bunny... ... but there again, there's a big difference between potential and actual It does feel … Continue reading Weeknote 272: from chaos, structure emerges
This week I have learned: structure, structure structure... I don't like solitude the incompetence of large organization accounts payable departments would lead the cynical to summize that they are on a cynical mission to protect cash flow. Cock-up theory is the most likely actual reason. I never fail to be amazed by the ability to … Continue reading Weeknote 271: wading through the soup
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
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
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
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
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
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
Things I have learned this week: - the 3 thirds model of CIO distribution still holds true - sometimes the right ideas down when they're articulated from the wrong place- it's all about positioning - this collaboration project is going to help - knowing when to stop will be the key Next week: what's the … Continue reading Weeknote 265: a funny thing happened on the way to the forum
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