We always try to start our management meetings with a good story or two. It gets everything off to a nice start before we get into the inevitable not so good things that crop up. Some of us can always find something to say. Sometimes it is relevant and sometimes it’s not. Sometimes it helps … Continue reading Unfolding plans 105 – a good story
Unfolding plans 102 – Why do you want to talk like Ted?
I've come to enjoy presentations. You and I know that I do enough of them. Lately it seems to have been the main topic of my conversations, which is apt. I’ve been trying hard to improve my technique and practiced much harder than I used to. I’m trying to hold conversations rather than stick to … Continue reading Unfolding plans 102 – Why do you want to talk like Ted?
Unfolding plans 99 – I was even trending
This is part two of the presentation I made at the conference on ‘Transforming The Way We Work: A Vision for Mobile Public Sector.’ It is an abridged version. OK, it is cheating a bit but I’m not the only blogger to have ever recycled his or her own material. After all I did spend … Continue reading Unfolding plans 99 – I was even trending
Unfolding plans 98 – astronauts for boys
I’ve gone on the front foot. I’ve started to talk as much as I can about the great things that are going on in the region, trying to change perceptions and break down stereotypes. I’m doing the same with our own business. There are some fabulous tales to tell. Yes, we have issues to deal … Continue reading Unfolding plans 98 – astronauts for boys
Unfolding plans 97 – chugging tugboats
This Guerrilla Working thing is catching on, at least in part. I find I can work more or less anywhere, with or without a wireless network. If I’m offline then I can catch up with all of the things that have been synchronised with my laptop, such as mail. I can do reports and presentations … Continue reading Unfolding plans 97 – chugging tugboats
Unfolding plans 96 – Phil Jackman Author
I am an author. I am a writer. I have written a book and it has been published. I doubt it is the best book ever to have been written and I don’t expect it to be in the best sellers list but that is not the point. It is published and a small number … Continue reading Unfolding plans 96 – Phil Jackman Author
Unfolding plans 92 – what was I doing in Sunderland?
So what was I doing in Sunderland? You ask me? You know that I have an interest in regional technology and such issues as collaboration across the differing authorities so when Sunderland City Council announced that they were planning a market engagement event for a technology partner then I had to wangle a ticket. (Actually … Continue reading Unfolding plans 92 – what was I doing in Sunderland?
Unfolding plans 91 – What did Steven Kelly ever do for me?
What did Steven Kelly ever do for me? I’d come across Steven before but never heard him speak until Dynamo15. He was the Key Note speaker in his role as the Chief Executive Officer of Sage, the North East’s only FTSE100 company. I loved what he said. He was really inspirational and came across as … Continue reading Unfolding plans 91 – What did Steven Kelly ever do for me?
Unfolding plans 84 – first days back
I’m never sure about first days back. You’ve been on holiday, everything is relaxed and you are chilled out yet the prospect of going back to work ruins your last day. Why? It’s something you do every Monday after the weekend and if work is something you enjoy overall then why the perturbation? I think … Continue reading Unfolding plans 84 – first days back
Brand aware
Today we have been running a pilot session for our upcoming ICT workshops. These are building upon the successful customer focus sessions we ran last year. The basic thrust of the event is around our ICT strategy, how this fits in with what the business wants and what our individual roles are in delivering it. … Continue reading Brand aware
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 