On a reasonably regular basis, I get asked to speak at events. I mean, I'm not deluged with offers. And none of them pays me. But it's nice to be wanted. However, requests in the last few months go something like this: Me: Thanks ever so. I'd really like to take part. Full disclosure, though. … Continue reading Crossing the divide
This week I have learned: the challenges of unpacking thingsintersectionality can raise the hackles in unexpected placesthat in-person events are probably better overall than online ones... but if you promise me breakfast, I need breakfast!that in-person makes family diary management soooo much harderthat an increasing number of "last times" starts to get emotionalthat there are … Continue reading Weeknote 582: decoupling
A few weeks ago I posted something vaguely witty on Twitter. This is such a regular occurrence that I can't even remember what it was. It was probably funnier in my head than it was on screen. But some people responded to it. Some Likes. Some Retweets. These aren't important to me (of course they … Continue reading Forget about the bloody water cooler
This week I have learned: How a 19" rack can give the illusion of order and tidinessThat there's no sign of things letting upThat a path will emerge out of the fogThat the Roundhouse is a glorious spaceThat it's good to be podcasting again Next week: my last event as a CIO for a while … Continue reading Weeknote 581: gigging
Over the course of what I self-deprecatingly refer to as my "career" I've worked in and with a large number of different organisations in a very varied number of industry sectors. The sociologist in me finds learning about new organisations utterly fascinating, and quickly being able to pick up the nuance of a new setting … Continue reading Trump cards
This week I have learned: the things that you stress about for ages and ages are probably rightly stressful.saying that you are going to leave is never easy.but it's such a relief when you do.I never seem to have pulled off the knack of "gardening leave"I'm mostly focusing on leaving, but I'm starting to get … Continue reading Weeknote 580: Out
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This week I have learned: The importance of as soft a launch as possibleThe consequences of volunteeringDifferent ways of thinking about the futureHow important it can be to have a coachThe fun that is Polymer ClayThe importance of saying "thank you" Next week: Northumberland The week in photos:
This week I have learned: there's an awful lot of empty retail in central Londonthat I thought it was summerthat two and a half years of work culminate (for a while) in the softest of launchesthat positive feedback is the best sort of feedbackthat I need to get the Play Cards back on the (digital) … Continue reading Weeknote 577: launch
The buy versus build debate is one of the constants in the tech industry. Should you get a product off the (virtual) shelf, or invest in developing something bespoke to your needs? I was recently asked my views on the question, and thought it worthwhile to note where my head is currently at on the … Continue reading Buy versus Build
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