With any activity like running events or meetings where there is a clearly defined objective, it is really important to do a review at the end of the day. Many people use “happy” sheets as a form of evaluation to get feedback on the day from the participants, but these have limited value. People either … Read more
I walked past a shop window in Liverpool earlier today, and saw a big poster which said “10% off for new customers”. It was a big poster in flourescent orange. The sign was wrong on so many levels. Firstly, it was in a hairdressers window – the colour didn’t exactly fill me with confidence about … Read more
If you have been following this series, you will know that my tastes in podcasts are somewhat eclectic. I like podcasts to amuse me, educate me, and introduce me to new music. The choice today is ‘Headphone Commute‘ which is an irregular podcast (every couple of weeks or so) featuring a mix of music. The … Read more
I spend a lot of time travelling by car. It’s not unusual for me to spend up to 20 hours a week in the car. That’s why I listen to lots of podcasts as well as music. One podcast I have been listening to for over a year now which shrinks journeys and has me … Read more
If you have taken the time to look at the “About” page on this website you will have seen that amongst other things I have a work role in the NHS in England. If you work in it too (and let’s face it that makes you one of 1.3million people, so it’s likely), then you … Read more
Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability | Video on TED.com. I have written about TED before. There are now over 800 videos online to view for free. I am subscribed to the newsfeed so that I get them dropped directly into iTunes as and when they are released. Last week I was catching up on … Read more
I had a “significant” birthday a few days ago. One of the presents I was given was a chinese lantern. My youngest son gave it to me. We lit it late in the afternoon. I hadn’t seen one before. I felt like a young boy again as I watched the paper lantern soar up into … Read more
The marvellous thing about podcasts is the diversity from shows that are put together by someone in their back bedroom to ones that are produced by big corporations like the BBC here in the UK. And then there is the fact that you can listen to podcasts from anywhere in the world. Now, I’ve chosen … Read more
Strictly speaking, this is a vodcast – and it’s something I watch, rather than listen to – but let’s not be pedantic! I have written about TED Talks before. For some time now (maybe 3 years?) I have been watching videos on the TED website. TED (Technology Entertainment Design) has the motto “ideas worth spreading”. … Read more
The New Economics Foundation has a page which highlights the five ways to well-being. I really like this. There is more information at the site, but in summary the five key factors are: Connect Be active Take notice Keep learning Give The more I mull over these factors, the more I realise that they are … Read more