All change
Some of the changes brought on by lock down are here to stay – our increased reliance on our internet connection is one
Some of the changes brought on by lock down are here to stay – our increased reliance on our internet connection is one
A rant against those who are trying to exploit the inexperience of millions of new internet users with an old fear scam
As we all live longer this advice has never been so important…
Did you see the recent press report saying that young UK people (aged 16 – 24) are spending an average of 7 hours a day on their smart phones. The article included the normal backlash from so called ‘behavioural experts’ saying how bad this is for those involved and that their world is going down […]
With the prospect of a Sixth From College Careers Day looming I’ve been thinking about the challenges facing our school leavers and how to prepare them for a life that we know will be significantly different to that experienced by their parents and grandparents. I use the word ‘different’ because it will not necessarily be better […]
Of the six life skills critical to success in later life embracing change is often seen as the most challenging. Why? Well at one level it is self evident – the world is changing so rapidly that we are constantly evolving and adapting just to keep up – over time that takes its toll. Perhaps […]
While I am a huge Apple fan I am increasingly concerned with a fundamental flaw in their products – the description. It started with the i-Phone. This product was always far more than just a phone but 10 years on ‘making a call’ doesn’t even feature in the top 10 uses for the device. Then […]
I was recently a guest at a STEMX award ceremony (they are the folks who encourage young people into careers in science and technology). It was an inspiring venue with the awards being presented by local dignitaries, resplendent in their chains of office. The messages too were upbeat and encouraging – you’re wanted, you’re needed […]
If you are part of the post – millennial generation (born after 1997) then the world you are inheriting has been just through a period of unprecedented change – the impact of which we are only now starting to appreciate. Your challenge today is to work out what those changes are, how they impact your […]
At University I studied business with a particular interest in entrepreneurs. I loved to hear their stories – the journey they followed to create their business empires. One comment I heard frequently was that these people already knew the business results long before the accountants had finished adding up the numbers. Asked how and the […]