First of an occasional series where I’ll be venting. Preparing slides with too many words on them – why? If you need them to present effectively you need to learn again how to present. Using THAT quote by Maya Angelou. You know, the way you make people feel. Not reflecting the diversity of the audience… Read More What grinds my gears – presentations
Our bodies are surrounded by a warm layer of air. When it’s windy, that layer is blown away and we feel colder. The stronger the wind, the quicker the warm insulation is blown away from around us. We can protect ourselves against it with layers, hats, gloves, scarves. When the wind is an external change,… Read More Wind chill factor
In the 80s, I stopped by my Nan’s house once after going to a QPR match. She asked me what I wanted to drink and I remember saying to her “You know what, I really fancy a glass of milk”. For the next 7 years, whenever I went to see her she got extra milk… Read More Crying over spilt milk
To put minds at rest following yesterday’s post, no, I’ve not given up. Marmite has developed a brand on the basis that you’ll love it or hate it. There is no middle ground and it’s a binary choice about taste. But tastes change. Someone I know who couldn’t stand it has learnt to love it.… Read More Marmite
You’ve owned a project from the start. It’s taken energy, effort and time and you’re invested in it. It doesn’t have to be a full-blown activity, it might something relatively innocuous like a blog post. But it’s not going to achieve what you wanted it to. Your sponsor has cooled, the spark of need has… Read More Giving up
Lost and Desperate 