Things I have learnt over time ...
Deleting all your meetings can free up your time and remove the noise
Could you be bold enough to delete all the meetings in your calendar?
Read more ...The start of the Ashes sees a clash of styles and my Ashes experience
I watched a day, well some of a day, of Ashes cricket between England and Australia in 1989.
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Teachers make a difference and how I was able to thank one of mine
Teachers can make a huge difference - in both a positive and a negative way.
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You only learn when something is outside your mental models
When I am developing software I build an internal mental model of how I expect things to work. As I learn more I tweak that model - or if it is not working as I expect then I tweak the code to match the model I have. Over time that model grows and evolves.
Read more ...An art forger, tracking down stolen paintings and a Caravaggio
I am not an artist and I have limited knowledge of art but I recently enjoyed a TV series and I am currently reading a book related to the subject.
Read more ...My grandfather was a skilled artist and woodcarver
My grandfather was a skilled artist - well in my eyes he was. He also taught art at secondary school.
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A restaurant that thrives despite getting orders wrong
I came across this YouTube video with an intriguing title - "The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders". Having recently read a lot about hospitality this piqued my interest.
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Opening up discussions in new directions by asking 'how might we ... ?'
The simple use of the phrase "how might we" can open up design discussions and improve company mission statements.
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