This week I have learned: Pairing is a wonderful thing. Not just for coding. Spending time reflecting on one's feelings feels very self-indulgent, but it's an interesting exercise. I struggle with days when meetings get cancelled. I spent an enlightening few hours on Wednesday evening listening to David Baddiel talking about religion, atheism and dysfunctional … Continue reading Weeknote 687: nudged
This week I have learned: The value in remembering the Kirkpatrick Model. What we think about an experience immediately after we have experienced it might not be the same at the longer term impact. I had a conversation this week that really, deeply challenged me. It involved worldview and self-perception, and I'm still trying to … Continue reading Weeknote 686: Pentium Pro
This week I have learned: the power of convening. We had our annual conference in London this week (my third) and it was a simply wonderful series of days. I've got to know loads of people over the last two years, and they're all lovely. three days of conferencing and two nights out, though. Let's … Continue reading Weeknote 685: conference
This week I have learned: how fun Julia Hobsbawm's events are. I mean, I knew that already. It's just she hasn't done any for a while. A very engaging afternoon in the Cheesegrater talking about the future of work. I've started a new book project. Let's see if this one comes to fruition. I've been … Continue reading Weeknote 684: books
I spent a fascinating few hours yesterday afternoon as a guest of MS Amlin and Julia Hobsbawm at an event looking at some dimensions of the future of work. Looking out over the skyline of London there were some thought-provoking conversations. Here, in no particular order, are some of the thoughts the discussions sparked for … Continue reading Some futures of work
This week I have learned... After two years at Equal Experts, I'm more convinced than ever that if you want engaged employees, you need to make their work engaging. There's no point in doing stuff around the periphery that takes their mind off the sheer mindlessness of a job designed exclusively around the needs of … Continue reading Weeknote 683: two years
This week I have learned: the value of participant observation. Being able to get real views from the ground in front of people working in the heady echelons of an organisation is really valuable. finding a space to talk. Getting that space is the tricky bit. Once it's provided, the talking comes freely. I have … Continue reading Weeknote 682: starting
Things I have learned this week: Lego Serious Play. I spent a good few hours this week on Amale's LSP for Coaching course with a wonderful group of other coaches and facilitators. I have to say I've been a bit sniffy about LSP until now, partly because the book I bought about it was so … Continue reading Weeknote 681: bricks
There's a familiar trope that tells us that Science Fiction shapes the future. And while there are things that have been talked about in Science Fiction that have turned into reality (rocket ships, VR, Video Recorders, the Internet...), there is a tonne of stuff that hasn't (teleportation, time travel, hoverboards...). But with the revelations over … Continue reading A lack of imagination
This week I have learned: going out two nights running is a challenge these days. Probably more so because I still seem to wake up at the dawn chorus no matter when I collapse into bed. it was worth it, though. Tuesday saw a catch-up with a lovely client followed by going to the British … Continue reading Weeknote 680: going out
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