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Going forward – 100 words

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Going forward I had a meeting today It was a heads-up, a brainstorm, about collaboration – someone invited a strawman we had to take its temperature and suck it to see if we could get stakeholder buy-in, holding stakes turned out to be a white-knuckle ride, (virtually, not IRL, LOL) as the horizon scanning spotted […]

Lovely, thanks for asking – 100 words

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Lovely, thanks for asking The first day back and the inbox is full – 450 messages – some with attachments that apparently need attention. Stroppy red ticks What if I dump the lot in the tiny little bin? Meetings have appeared in the calendar on the laptop I shut more than a week ago. Out […]

What essentials do you need when working from home?

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Working from home is increasingly becoming a preferred option by many. At-home start-ups are an intriguing alternative to a nine-to-five desk job, and more organisations are adopting the concept of working remotely. However, before you set up your home office, there are some essentials you would need. The truth is working from home is liberating, […]

Hotter shoes for working and walking – York boots

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Hotter shoe review What do you wear for work when you want to look like a grown-up, professional kind of person in your new job, but still not miss the train? Obviously, the logical answer to this question is to be organised enough not to be late and then you can wear anything you like. […]

Coronavirus: the education continues

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Can you believe that it’s more than a month since we started this particular adventure? Back in early March we didn’t know what furlough, self-isolation, social distancing and PPE were. Remember? A different country. Well, we’re lucky to be healthy and adjusting to this life. And the education continues. Here’s what I’ve learned. Do not […]