The train ride from Newcastle to Edinburgh is very beautiful if you get a chance to look out of the window that is. Danielle and I weren’t there for the view however but rather to work. We were on our way to visit ScotlandIS and had a boat load of other things to catch up … Continue reading Brief encounter
I only want to pay my tax
Image thanks to Freepik.com Here is some advice, if someone is offering, never miss the opportunity to take someone's money. It was a Sunday morning, I had a corporation tax bill and I was happy to pay it. I went online to transfer the money and this is where the fun began. I had the … Continue reading I only want to pay my tax
A second trip to ScotlandIS
One thing that I am proud of when it comes to CyberNorth is its willingness to engage with other clusters, to share, to learn and to collaborate. In many ways, we are leading the drive for cross cluster collaboration, at least here in the North. Last year we worked with our colleagues in Yorkshire and … Continue reading A second trip to ScotlandIS
You can’t cheat time
Image thanks to Freepik A colleague said to me ‘Phil, you achieve in a day what most people would be happy achieving in a month!’ Of course it’s not true, it’s just an impression that I give. Yes, I get through a lot but then time runs at the same rate for me as everyone … Continue reading You can’t cheat time
Innovating in innovation
Image thanks to freepik.com The Xmas break is over and we are back to the first proper working week of the New Year. Time is flying already as my thoughts turn to the plans for the next twelve months and beyond. The subject occupying most of my thoughts is my old friend innovation. To be … Continue reading Innovating in innovation
No resolutions
Image thanks to Freepik I’m not making any resolutions this year, no not this year, none at all. The pedant in me wonders if this is indeed a resolution but I’ll let that pass. I’m resolute and in this way success is guaranteed, I cannot fail to achieve anything I haven’t set myself to do. … Continue reading No resolutions
Enjoy yourself
Image thanks to AIImageGenerator I always have a love-hate relationship with Christmas. Yes, it’s lovely to meet up with your family and exchange gifts, eat too much, drink too much and watch crap on the television. It’s a time to grab a bit of rest in an otherwise hectic life. What I don’t like is … Continue reading Enjoy yourself
Stop worrying about AI
Image thanks to FreePik Arriving at Newcastle Falcons’ ground to watch the rugby only to find the car park was full gave us a fine opportunity for a chat on the walk to the stadium. I’m sure my son in law and I could have found somewhere closer but then we may not have got … Continue reading Stop worrying about AI
Old school
Last year, or perhaps it was the year before, I was invited to go and help out with some mock interviews at my old school. I must admit that it was a strange experience to say the least. Although the school is very different to when I was there back in the 1970s, the basic … Continue reading Old school
One day per week
Image created by Perchance You can’t work one day per week, believe me I’ve tried. I’ll qualify that, you can’t work one day per week and get anything done, at least not in my line of work. Let me explain. I’ve been gradually reducing my hours of work, going down to three days a week … Continue reading One day per week
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 