In the woodwork

February 24, 2017

When something is important to someone, they let you know. Sometimes it’s in your face. They put it at the top of the page, punch it home, leave you in no doubt. Sometimes... READ MORE

The waiting room

February 20, 2017

It’s definitely possible to partner. But it’s hard. The easiest are between equals - when each needs the others just as much as they’re needed themselves. Easier, but still hard. The hardest: between... READ MORE

Everyone’s and no one’s

February 19, 2017

Yep. Absolutely. Great idea. Let’s do that. Seventeen nods around the table. Everyone’s on board and happy to get it done. Tick. Tick. Tick. Nothing. Actually. Happens. When everyone feels that everyone else is responsible … she’ll do... READ MORE

Horses

February 18, 2017

Some people are amazing at testing ragged products. They light up with possibility and intrigue - what about this, how about that, why have you done it that way, where is... READ MORE

At the end

February 16, 2017

"Man! That was a useful meeting. We covered so much ground. Brilliant! Thanks. Bye." At the end of meetings, especially the kind of that are truly necessary - rather than merely reporting,... READ MORE