I’ve made no secret of the fact that coffee is a bit of a crutch for me: the smell of the beans, the taste of a properly made coffee, and the whole experience in general is something I find particularly enjoyable and sets me up for whatever the day throws at me. However, I make … Continue reading »
Some of you may watch or at least have heard of The Voice. The concept behind it is that those auditioning are judged purely on their voice – it’s been pretty inspiring to see partially blind singers and those who don’t necessarily fit the social ‘norm’ fly… so uplifting. At the end of each audition … Continue reading »
A client sent me on a ‘dig-around-the-Internet’ exercise to help him get a broader understanding of who defines the ‘s’ and ‘m’ as what when it comes to SME in the UK IT industry. Here’s what I found: FSB, Microsoft, Symantec, Citrix, Wikipedia, UK Government, & the EU European Commission: up to 250 employees for … Continue reading »
It is my belief that everyone is born creative. At this point everything you are is uncensored, liberated and pioneering. As you grow up you are influenced by those around you, be it friends and family, those in positions of influence such as teachers, and those who inspire you such as athletes and explorers. Some … Continue reading »
Won’t it be nice when all awards are given on genuine merit rather than based on a candidate’s popularity.
[This post builds on a similar one written back in 2010 but given it's often overlooked by even the most 'marketable' companies, it's worth a re-cap.] Recipients of your emails don’t necessarily just read the content of your message; they will read your signature and the content that you provide them with. So how do … Continue reading »
