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Understanding The Myth Of The Neat Office!

Posted on November 12, 2022 22 Comments

Should you have a neat and tidy office? Should it be organised? Should you use a fake backdrop during video conferencing? When I started work, you had to be quiet, sit at your desk and weren’t allowed to talk. If you had an office, it had to be sterile, almost minimalist. The war regarding the […]

Reclaim Your Space – An Experiment in Converting Posts to Useful Resources

Posted on February 11, 2021 18 Comments

Inspired by other creative bloggers out there, I have commenced the development of useful resources based on posts within the Strategic Teams Blog and from my book: Engage, Communicate and Act 😊 So, my first attempt is: Reclaim Your Space. This booklet is based on a short post, from a little while back regarding the […]

It’s Friday – Some Stories From The Vault

Posted on January 15, 2021 9 Comments

The great thing about a Friday is that you can use this as an opportunity to celebrate the week with your team! I have always used Fridays to make a point of difference regarding the people I have worked with. For instance, if there is Casual Friday in place as a fund raiser undertaken by […]

Reflecting, Gardening and Taking Care

Posted on October 24, 2020 27 Comments

Or, sometimes just go with the flow I thought I would share with you where I am at with my current gardening project(s) and the enjoyment from them as a result! At the start of the pandemic, there was advice out there that because most of us were going to spend more time at home, […]

The Emperor’s New Clothes – Wearing A Suit for a Day

Posted on July 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

I put a suit on yesterday for the first time this year. I had to travel 120 kms to my destination, attend a council meeting where that local government adopted its budget and then turn around and head back home in the dark through very heavy kangaroo infested territory. Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels I have been […]

Social Distancing (and Isolation) in Space! 7 Useful Tips For You At Home

Posted on April 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Mission 63 is underway on the International Space Station (the ISS). So, what insights can we glean from such missions in space regarding social distancing and social isolation? After all, isn’t it a bit cosy up there? What do they do to stay sane? And aren’t they up there, like, forever? Seven Tips For You! […]