It dropped

March 11, 2025

You put the new system in place because it worked better than the old one. You coddled it and nurtured it into shape, you measured it and managed what you... READ MORE

On the list

March 9, 2025

Some tasks build themselves up into more than they are. Maybe it’s their significance, maybe it’s some perception of difficulty, or there’s no joy in there, or no interest, or... READ MORE

Out of the woods

March 8, 2025

After a while, things begin to look familiar. What was novel or challenging become every-day and ordinary. A little while longer, you settle into a pattern. When this happens, we do that. Thing is,... READ MORE

Not this minute

March 6, 2025

Despite all the plans and the prioritisation discipline - sometimes the time is now. Something you hadn’t thought of five minutes ago forces its way to the top of your... READ MORE

Get on with Plan A

March 4, 2025

Wouldn’t it be lovely if … is not a strategy. It’s a hope. It’s a nice idea. It’s something to wish for. But it’s not a plan, not something you can bank on, not... READ MORE