There are two types of people in this world. Those who can tell what a pothole looks like and those that can’t. I know this because strange yellow circles have appeared on the streets around Morpeth highlighting the holes in the road surface caused by the unusually protracted winter weather conditions this year. Until they … Continue reading Potholes
Paid by the day
One thing I cannot get my head around when working as a consultant is charging by the day. This is at odds with my whole philosophy that work is not something that is measured by the minute. It is difficult, however, to enter into a contract without being able to describe effort in terms of … Continue reading Paid by the day
Five simple steps
Whenever I am asked if I can get involved in a helping an organization with a strategic approach to technology I always come back with the same answer. I will do it but only if I can start with an understanding of the business. To get this understanding, I talk to as many people as … Continue reading Five simple steps
Clash of the WiFi
I am suffering from a modern problem, something that just didn’t happen a few short months ago, something that reflects the way that I, and many others, live their lives today. Stand on the corner of any city street and you will see the majority of people scurrying along looking at, listening to or talking … Continue reading Clash of the WiFi
Consumption gap
It can be funny how two different conversations can overlap. I had met with Esther at a local coffee shop over lunch. We had briefly met at a couple of events that we had both been to and I was keen to learn about her business which works in statistical analysis of data. AS always … Continue reading Consumption gap
Don’t blast my chimp
Someone blasted their horn at me when I was going round a roundabout. I may have been in the wrong lane, I didn’t think so but then I was not used to the layout and the markings left a lot to be desired. The loud noise did nothing to improve my driving but did get … Continue reading Don’t blast my chimp
The limits of democracy
The sight of the two Vietnamese leaders, Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in shaking hands and stepping on each other’s soil was indeed a momentous occasion. Whether this was brought about by military muscle, diplomatic pressure, economic reality or even the weight of social media may never be known but those involved should be congratulated … Continue reading The limits of democracy
Recipe for success
There are so many interesting people out there and I am getting to meet more than my fair share. Our conversations are rich veins of learning for me, and hopefully for them, as through dialogue we see things from different perspectives. I pick up tools and ways of thinking that I could not do when … Continue reading Recipe for success
Mentoring again
It’s some time since I have written about mentoring yet I have sessions ongoing with three people. It is a kind of background activity, something I try to fit in around everything else I am up to and an activity which gives me a great amount of pleasure. I know a few people who are … Continue reading Mentoring again
Washing machine
Have you ever felt vindicated? Have you ever had an idea that everyone laughed at only for it to come a reality? Well, it looks like I have. It was way back in September 2015 that I first blogged about my idea. We were in our first lean startup training session lead by my good … Continue reading Washing machine
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 