I’ve just secured a position working for Elections for a few days in October, plus of course the big day itself. This might only be a very short term gig but I’m stoked for a couple of reasons: Another opportunity to learn some new stuff, meet new people and do something worthwhile….. Yes I’m aContinue reading “Yes…”
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So you’ve thinking, what’s the big deal?
It’s refreshing to have more lateral thinking time. Until I left, I didn’t fully realise the cost of three years in a role that was very inwards focussed. I knew I missed the strategy and external networking but I underestimated my need to ponder “random” ideas. Clifton Strengthfinders identified that strategic, ideation and intellection areContinue reading “So you’ve thinking, what’s the big deal?”
Sometimes looking back helps
When you’re looking for your next employment challenge, it can be very difficult – especially in the current climate. When you’re head down striving for that success, it can be a matter of focusing on one issue after another. Today I was reminded how positive it can be to look back and contemplate your successesContinue reading “Sometimes looking back helps”
Your purchasing can change the world
Procurement isn’t normally the first thing that springs to mind when we talk about changing the world. Maybe it should be. Every time your organisation buys something, someone makes a choice about where that money goes. Normally we think about price, quality, specifications, delivery and service. Quite rightly too. But why stop there? Imagine aContinue reading “Your purchasing can change the world”
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What is authenticity
We see this word so often now, but what does it really mean? Authenticity is when your actions are congruent with your beliefs and values, irrespective of what pressures may be applied. To be authentic, it is not enough to know your values, you must be your values. Brene’ Brown describes it as “a collectionContinue reading “What is authenticity”
What does your business actually do?
Ask someone what their business does and you’ll usually get an answer about products or services. All perfectly accurate but it completely misses the bigger picture. One of the questions that changed my thinking about business was: What difference does your organisation make to the communities you serve? (Steve Bowman, Conscious Governance) This question canContinue reading “What does your business actually do?”
It should be simple
We know we should keep it simple. Even the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius said “Ask yourself at every moment – is this necessary?” Knowing it and doing it are two different things though. Had a great coffee catch up yesterday with a team who have been successful for well over 15 years using a veryContinue reading “It should be simple”
It is who I am
Lately I’ve taken the unusual step of adding humorous memes to some of my posts on LinkedIn (generally involving coffee). Now I understand that some people may see these as more suited to Facebook than LinkedIn. After all, LinkedIn is a serious, professional platform. Sometimes life is too serious not laugh at For me though,Continue reading “It is who I am”
The old bloke is going high tech…
Really looking forward to starting the AI for Charities course tomorrow. Up until now I haven’t paid too much attention to how AI can be used in the sector, mainly because writing, thinking and researching are things I enjoy doing. Now it’s time to broaden my horizons…and become young again (well that’s my plan)
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