March 6, 2024
Not equality, fairness
As this interactive graphic from the Office of National Statistics shows, back in 2020, the top 10% of individuals in … Read More “Not equality, fairness”
March 5, 2024
Motivation isn’t just about reward
I’m a big fan of employee-ownership. Whether as a co-operative or direct shareholding or an employee ownership trust, giving people … Read More “Motivation isn’t just about reward”
March 4, 2024
Given motivation and commitment knowledge problems are simple to solve.
If you know you have to step away from your business for a while, one of the things you might … Read More “Given motivation and commitment knowledge problems are simple to solve.”
March 1, 2024
Voting with our feet.
When politicians refuse to listen to what their consituents are telling them through the usual channels, those constituents usually find … Read More “Voting with our feet.”
February 29, 2024
Breadth vs Depth
When we first think of expanding our businesses, we usually think of breadth – of opening new channels to reach … Read More “Breadth vs Depth”
February 28, 2024
If you’re feeling depressed about the future right now,
here are a trio of ideas worth musing on: “The ultimate, hidden truth of the world is that it is … Read More “If you’re feeling depressed about the future right now,”
February 26, 2024
Words AND Pictures
The thing about making film or TV, is that the viewer has to experience the story as if it is … Read More “Words AND Pictures”
February 23, 2024
A four-day week
Today, I am off out to explore Kidbrooke, a new private housing development that replaced the Ferrier Estate, a social … Read More “A four-day week”
February 22, 2024
Today’s news
So, today’s news will be all about the fallout from the shenanigans in Parliament. Not about what was to be … Read More “Today’s news”
February 21, 2024
How to design a really useful business process.
Make it timeless. Capture ‘what has to happen’, not ‘how it happens now’. Describe what happens as the desired outcome … Read More “How to design a really useful business process.”