Day 166 – 2 October 2014 Bob is someone I have mentioned a few times. He is the Managing Director of Accenture here in the North East and is passionate about skills and development. He’s worth taking to if you can get a moment with him but he is a busy man. I met Bob … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 166
A year of work in progress – day 164
Day 164 – 30 September 2014 The day of the restructure announcement was never going to be a good one. Getting to this point has taken an enormous amount of effort, not by me I hasten to add but by my team. There were some last minute things to sort as always, but it was … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 164
A year of work in progress – day 163
Day 163 – 29 September 2014 The autumn equinox has been and gone. There is more dark than light in the world in so many ways. We’re slipping into winter and that can only mean one thing, it is time to change into my winter wardrobe. Out go the short sleeves, light fabrics and enlivening … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 163
A year of work in progress – day 156
Day 156 – 12 September 2014 Today we had an untitled training session (or should I say learning) with the Senior Leadership Team and the Senior Project Leads. It was untitled because we blended a couple of topics – building rapport and building potential. Steve started us off with a passionate introduction about why he … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 156
A year of work in progress – day 143
Day 143 – 26 August 2014 One of the disadvantages of driving to Durham every day is that I rack up a fair few miles and need to get my car serviced frequently. Today was the day and I also needed some new discs and pads. Of course it’s very difficult to do without my … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 143
A year of work in progress – day 139
Day 139 – 19 August 2014 The back of my neck and shoulders were stiff this morning. A plasterer once told me how it took several days for the muscles in his arms to get used to the work again after his holidays. That was a long time ago and it’s funny how you remember … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 139
A year of work in progress – day 137
Day 137 – 5 August 2014 I can’t get over the drone we’ve bought. I should have mentioned it yesterday but it wasn’t until late in the afternoon that I got round to seeing it. Steve had asked me after our visit to Edinburgh if we could get one as research and development and I’d … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 137
A year of work in progress – day 135
Day 135 – 1 August 2014 The start of another month and it is a good chance to catch up with the ten things I’m going to try and achieve this year. Most resolutions have long since fallen by the wayside but I’m plodding along. Doing well: Enjoy every day at work – seems to … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 135
A year of work in progress – day 134
Day 134 – 31 July 2014 Mobile phones seem to have been the theme for today. They were a key component of my one to one with Don first thing and I had two meetings with separate mobile providers later on in the morning. We’ve managed over the last eighteen months to consolidate all of … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 134
A year of work in progress – day 132
Day 132 – 28 July 2014 The berries on the rowan out front are turning red and the Tour is over for another year (Thomas was 22nd by the way and he’s re-signed for Sky for another two years). The seasons are turning once again and I need to make the most of what is … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 132
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 