People are fed up of hot takes! In a world where we’re speeding up how fast we shove information in front of people, it’s understandable that we’re drawn to the quick fix or simple headline. But hot takes aren’t the answer. They’re often a shortcut and an oversimplified version of what’s really needed. They’re hot… Read More Hot take!
I am almost 100 sessions down in a series I’ve been running and this week someone said something which I’d entirely missed. A fundamental insight which shape some of my work for the next few months. Expertise is never final. Curiosity always pays off. Every day is a learning day. #Learning #AlwaysLearning #WorkplaceLearning #LearningAndDevelopment
It’s been hot in the UK this summer – we’re on our third heatwave and I’ve lost count of how many ice cubes I’ve gone through. I’ve got two options: ▪️ Buy a bag of ice. Quick, convenient, works immediately…but expensive and disposable.▪️ Use the large silicone moulds I have at home. Slower and takes… Read More Add ice
The phrase “you get what you pay for” has never been more relevant. Each month I spend about £20 on books – and for the same amount I subscribe to the Pro version of ChatGPT. The books offer originality and connect me with people, their voices and their thinking. Occasionally, they connect me with the… Read More Value isn’t obvious
There seem to be a lot of right/wrong and black/white in our work. Things are rarely definitive or exact when we talk about performance; context matters and sometimes understanding the way something is done can be as enlightening as the result. So what tolerances are you willing to accept? For example, do you have pass… Read More Tolerance
Lost and Desperate 