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Embracing thinking… carefully
All of a sudden it seems to be events season (yes there is an event season). I have been on the road quite a bit recently, and away from the office. Whenever this happens what always strikes me is just … Continue reading
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The Future? From the Back of the Bus?
It’s been a hectic few weeks; there seem to be events everywhere. It really does feel like there is a ‘conference season’. As overwhelming as these can feel, by listening, closely, we can often use these to pick out many … Continue reading
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Making a Pitch for Excellence
This week I was at the annual CSA conference, held this year at St George’s Park in Burton, Derbyshire. An interesting agenda and discussion of course… albeit with a slightly disturbing update on the economic outlook for the UK. It … Continue reading
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Spring out of Summer
There is always a day when you notice it, usually mid-August. There is a slight cool breeze in the air, more amber hue to the sunlight, or a chill when you open the window in the morning. You suddenly realise … Continue reading
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… so boring
This week, I was struck down by the lurgy. Not the normal run-of-the-mill sniffles, but the proper ‘I need to go to bed’ feeling type, which is unusual. Although I did test negative for COVID, it did bring back memories… … Continue reading
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A Japanese lesson… or two
The last couple of weeks I have been away. For one of those weeks, I had the delight of a journey across Japan. Japan is a country I have been to before, but only briefly for work many years ago, … Continue reading
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Setting your mind racing
There was a big event in the UK last week, for those that didn’t notice. No, I am not talking about the general election, Wimbledon, or even England (scraping through) at the Euros. No, what I am talking about is … Continue reading
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Don’t be toast – small things matter, sometimes a lot
Every Saturday, I find myself playing the role of ‘taxi driver’, needing to take a trip into town to pick someone up and give them a lift. As is the nature of these things, it can involve a bit of … Continue reading
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Awards Season – Making it count
It is nearing the end of exam season and in the last couple of weeks, I have also spent some time marking… judging industry award entries. As always it has been an interesting process, with lots of close entries, which … Continue reading
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That Friday feeling… on Thursday
Why is it that short weeks always feel longer than longer ones? It never ceases to amaze me, and that was exactly what happened this last week, being the second bank holiday in May (in the UK). I am not … Continue reading
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