Nov 27, 2022S3 Ep1: Doing an old thing in a new wayIt was my birthday a few weeks ago. I made a promise to myself to restart my weeknotes. After some predictable procrastination and a bit more introspection, I’m putting some words in a Google doc. I’ve missed the opportunity to reflect on what’s been happening at work and how it’s…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Jul 10, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep17: Mini heatwave edition featuring new team members, figuring out stuff together and values-shaped governancePatchwork week It’s been a week of lots of bits and bobs. Monday started with a really valuable conversation about how we are governing our work and how we could mature this to better support teams and maintain a focus on the change we want to achieve. What worked in…Digital Transformation2 min readDigital Transformation2 min read
Jul 3, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep16: Food edition — the power of snacksKit’s tweet about our self-catered meetings inspired me to write a blog about the power of snacks at work. Food keeps together mind, body and soul Eating sustains us. It keeps us alive. Currently 7.3 million adults in the UK are estimated to be food insecure. Worries over whether we can feed ourselves and our families can…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Jun 26, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep15: Hiking edition featuring wild camping, digital inclusion and open-minded listeningWhat’s hiking got to do with leading digital transformation? I spent three days hiking and wild camping in Scotland. I’m a fair-weather walker and lover of B&Bs, so this micro adventure was always and intentionally going to test the boundaries of my suburban-loving comfort zone. I thought a lot about the experiences I’ve had during our first year of…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Jun 4, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep14: Mini edition featuring Monday morning, people-centred policies and confidence journeys.Monday Investing an hour on a Monday getting my priorities straight for the week is always time well spent. I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with this. Love because it improves my focus and forces me (in a good way) to decide where to put my finite supply…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
May 15, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep13: Overcoming exam nerves, career-defining pivots and learning-by-doingGood things I finally nailed the video submission for my grade 3 piano exam. Ultimately it was a combination of perseverance (I could have skipped it) and being kind to myself (mistakes are normal and ok). …Agile3 min readAgile3 min read
May 2, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep12: More cycling adventures and taking each day as it comes.Good things It’s good to get into a rhythm of going into the office a couple of times a week. The longer days are definitely helping — commuting both ways in the daylight makes a big difference to my energy levels. Susan and I completed the second iteration of the…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Apr 23, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep11: Re-fueling in Norfolk, a different walk to work and attention grabbing TVGood things A break over Easter was well-timed and welcome. A long weekend in Norfolk visiting family — punctuated by dog walks, endless cups of tea, the gentle kindness of my in-laws and two energetic nieces — re-fueled my sense of optimism and possibility. Learned things No great revelations. A…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Apr 3, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep10: The Ramadan edit including potholes, llamas and laying foundationsGood things It’s great to see our year 2 priorities taking shape. This work has been led by Kit, Daniel and Lingjing. It’s going to be a busy year, but it feels like our focus will be on the right things. I spent a productive 30 minutes with Beth earlier…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Mar 26, 2022Weeknote: S2, Ep9: Old friends, breathing out and new mental modelsGood things I have been able to recruit a new delivery manager to the team. I’m excited because she brings some great transferable skills from her existing career and our fledgling delivery manager community now feels robust enough to upskill a new team member. I caught up with my former…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
