Some of my blogs are eaten by the birds while others fall on stony ground. Occasionally though one seems to take root and ends up giving me a good crop of readers. Such was the case with one of my latest, ‘Do structures make a difference? ’ a subject that has been exercising my mind … Continue reading The Shape of Water
The beautiful birds have flown
I always knew that this day would come but now that it has arrived I cannot deny that is not tinged with a little sadness, at least for me. It is the end of an era. The paper birds that were on display at North Tyneside’s offices on the Cobalt Business Park have finally come … Continue reading The beautiful birds have flown
The first time I realised that technology was great
I try not to start my blogs with the same words that are in the title otherwise it sounds all a bit like ‘Just a minute’, that fabulous show on Radio 4 and now on TV(Saturday morning), not that that is a bad thing but here goes nothing. The first time I realised that technology … Continue reading The first time I realised that technology was great
Only humans need apply
We are running a programme called Digital Durham to improve the roll out of superfast broadband in County Durham and the wider region. Things are going very well and we have got to the point where we need to take someone else into the team. So to get this started it’s quite simple. All we need … Continue reading Only humans need apply
International calendar alignment
You know what happens, you get your diary organised, management meetings, opportunities to meet with suppliers time to work with customers and the odd space to talk to your team. Oh and don’t forget some time for yourself to get that all important work done. Your calendar is looking good with everything neatly colour coordinated … Continue reading International calendar alignment
I feel so insignificant now after Thinking Digital 2013
Another great day at Thinking Digital getting to hear speaker after speaker who is involved in or has done unbelievable things, things that make your hair curl, things that you find it difficult to get your head around and things that make you feel as if what you have managed to get through in your … Continue reading I feel so insignificant now after Thinking Digital 2013
Seeming to be helpless invokes support
Check this out http://www.blabdroid.com. I’m at Thinking Digital 2013 and just had a presentation from Alexander Reben who describes himself as a roboticist – very cool indeed. He is working with these Blabdroids, small robots that go round filming people, asking them questions and creating content without a human behind the lens. It is incredible … Continue reading Seeming to be helpless invokes support
Eurovision – don’t you just love it?
Eurovision is an institution that’s older than I am. It’s a festival of song that brings the countries of Europe together for at least one evening in the year and it is a celebration of the unity and diversity of this great continent. It’s a serious business yet it is not to be taken too … Continue reading Eurovision – don’t you just love it?
Innate stories
Are there some stories that are innate, that are built into our genetic code, stories that we all knew before we were ever told them? Are there stories that we have heard many times but have known them all along? Just as a bird knows how to build a nest or a silkworm knows how … Continue reading Innate stories
Alex Ferguson – lesson in leadership
I have never really been a fan of Alex Ferguson but must admit to having a begrudging admiration for him and his achievements. I have never liked the way he seemed to lose his temper at a whim and the way he used this as a tool in his armoury or the mind games he … Continue reading Alex Ferguson – lesson in leadership
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 