Category Archives: Perspective

Organisational Development and Competencies: the long and the short term view

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Yesterday i met near London with one of my learning communities, one with a focus on organisational development and competencies. It was a rare chance to come together with a dozen great people to share ideas, experience and stories. The … Continue reading →

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Inequality: can we afford to leave anyone behind?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

The thing about travelling is that it broadens your perspective, it gives you views you never had when you stood still. Whilst travelling by train through Europe at the weekend, a friend commented that she’d never realised how restrictive her … Continue reading →

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The rebirth of knowledge: part 2 – foundations

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

This week i’m away from work, skiing in Finland, so instead of the usual fare, i present a five part series on ‘the rebirth of knowledge’. It’s a light hearted look at how our relationship with knowledge is changing: from … Continue reading →

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Closing chapters: Singapore Diary day 5 (Learning, knowledge and meaning)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

This week, i’m in Singapore and have taken the opportunity to explore learning, knowledge and meaning from a variety of angles. Yesterday was all about feedback and reflection: today, i want to close the chapter and think about narrating my … Continue reading →

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The good, the bad and the ugly. What do we learn from feedback?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

I’ve been reading the first couple of reviews of my book. It’s an enlightening, worrying and somewhat challenging experience. Writing is very personal, something that you own yourself, something that is given permanence in print or on screen and something … Continue reading →

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Heading North: The end of the Journey.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

All things come to pass. All journeys have a start and and end, and my journey ends tomorrow. Or at least, the physical act of travelling ends tomorrow. Maybe there is more to exploring and travelling than simply getting from … Continue reading →

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Heading North: Painting in perspective

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

I realise that i’m grumpy when i paint. It’s not that i’m in a bad mood, it’s just that i’m very focused. The thing about watercolours is that they’re alive, or rather, they are until they dry, so you’re on … Continue reading →

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Reflections on mentoring: starting the relationship.

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I’m starting a new mentoring relationship this week, providing support someone i’ve never met before through a global mentoring scheme. It puts people in the UK and US in touch with people in various developing countries to establish mentoring relationships. … Continue reading →

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Making Christmas cards. A seasonal reflection on learning.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

It’s that time of year when i need to make my Christmas cards. Normally i like to do something different every year, but this year might be a repeat of last. You see, last year i did some lino print … Continue reading →

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Coaching from outside the organisation. Why finding a group of widely differing individuals to coach us can unlock new ideas and broaden our perspective.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

When you’re facing a particular challenge, be it a technical problem or looking at your leadership style, having a coach can be particularly useful. For some, having formal coaching sessions is invaluable, whilst for others, a more informal style and … Continue reading →

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