I spend a lot of time working remotely, pretty much on my own. In the last week I’ve been out and about a bit for various things and here are a few of the things I didn’t realise still happen when you work in your own. Lanyards. Everyone has one. On the Tube, in buildings,… Read More Out and about
I’m a fan of a few Alt code entries, most noticeably Alt + 0169 — © if you’re interested. It looks so much better than (c). There’s a new kid in town and it’s Alt + 0151. Otherwise known as the Em dash, it’s become VERY popular recently. Something to do with AI I believe?… Read More Alt + 0151
I usually write short posts, but not this time. This is so important. I’ve worked in L&D for a long time, and a tension between FE, HE, and workplace learning (WPL) has always been there. Each has its own purpose, but they’re rarely aligned. At best, they cooperate. At worst, they compete. That’s why I’ve… Read More This one matters
The Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2025 report came out recently and there was one headline which stood out to me: Manager engagement has dropped from 30% to 27%. That’s not just a wobble, it’s a trend. Even more telling: younger and female managers are bearing the brunt of the disengagement. The people we… Read More The Manager Problem
I was chatting with my barber the other day about technology and the way we use it now. This was as he was changing his Spotify playlist o his Bluetooth speaker. He then said: Technology won’t change what a barber does I thought long and hard about this and he is, in many ways, correct.… Read More Cut your hair
Lost and Desperate 