Mood

One month into a new role, and this is what I have learnt: There is no such thing as too much support. That may seem like an obvious statement to make — but it is often at the forefront when joining new teams or organisations — being able to share…

X: Should I work for an SME? Me: LOLZ. OK, a cheap gag. I admit it. The nuance of whether you should work for an SME isn’t a simple yes/no answer. I have worked for global organisations in continent-wide roles. I have worked in small university offices and public sector…

Who am I kidding? As I sit looking at another bike on another website. Considering where to divert my pre-tax cash on to the latest Cycle to Works scheme voucher. I begin to wonder. Do I actually like riding a bike? Or, do I just like watching people ride their…

This started off in my head as an idea to share internally — a few pointers for a team starting out on blogging, or considering other ways on how to work out in the open. As such, it is in no way intended as a “This is how we do…

The biggest difference I have noticed between working in the public sector, and moving across to an SME in the private sector, is that you are actually allowed to shout about what you do. For some, this will always seem like an alien concept. Especially if you work in IS/IT/Digital…

I keep seeing that phrase. Usually in the same WhatsApp group. I know it is meant in jest and I do love you guys if you are reading this, I do — but, you know. There are times when I am the most important person in the room. At other…

This post ain’t for everybody, only the sexy people who like standards, service designs and government based assessments. I will write something about food and family tomorrow Yesterday was a big day. It was the first time our team got to see the new live service we, Difrent, are building…

The fallen talk of warriors of great size. That cut you down with words as sharp as blades. The heroes talk of Oracles. With words of wisdom and direction. Of clarity, not riddles tangled in knots. The reality is somewhere less mythical — if not a touch grand and historical. …