Have you seen the 'Undercover Boss' programmes on television? Though I'm not an avid fan I have watched a few. Why? Because it still fascinates me how individuals can hold senior leadership positions and still be completely dissociated from the people who make the company great. Tearful insights that other people have challenging lives outside... Continue Reading →
I have been pondering the subject of leadership and role models, and the part they play in innovation and encouraging learning and development. Of all the potential links between role models and innovation, the one that resonates most strongly for me is inspiration; something or someone that stimulates the mind and can foster feelings of... Continue Reading →
Being invited to speak at TEDxDorking was a dream come true. A chance to share my insights and ideas on a well-respected global platform. Amazing. Then the doubt set in!! It wasn't the speaking that had got me in a spin. It was the content. Firstly, I convinced myself I didn't really have anything to... Continue Reading →
I am looking forward to working with another group of SEPnet physicists as part of the Enterprising Ideas Competition. We have teams signed up from institutions across the SEPnet consortium who are ready to learn, get innovative and possibly win some cold hard cash! It is great to be working with SEPnet again as I... Continue Reading →
Conversations with others can aid career development, innovation and help to keep our perspective fresh. You never know what you might learn or what new insights may be gained. Face-to-face networking at events is a good way to meet people. Just remember not everyone is always as professional and friendly as you 🙂 I hope... Continue Reading →
Curious and creative... ... a philosophy for life ... my personal mantra ... the theme of this year’s Learning at Work Week. Learning at Work Week (LAWWeek) is an initiative from the Campaign for Learning designed to encourage, champion and celebrate learning in the workplace. This year it’s taking place between 15 and 21 May... Continue Reading →
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