Advising for change: listening, learning and building togetherAdvising isn’t about showing up with all the answers. It’s about stepping into a space with curiosity, listening to what’s really going on…15h ago15h ago
Communities: the spaces between usThe other day, I found myself walking along Worthing seafront, where the sea blurs into the horizon, and people gather without a script…2d ago2d ago
Digging for ideas: finding innovation in the messy middleInnovation isn’t neat. It’s not about perfect plans or lightning bolt moments of genius. It’s messy, awkward, and often starts with a…2d ago2d ago
Why It MattersWe’ve all been in meetings where unmet needs are listed like items on a menu: “lack of digital skills,” “isolated communities,”…6d ago6d ago
Designing for now and the distance: how we balance urgency with legacyI’ve been thinking a lot about how we tackle today’s challenges while staying true to a bigger, longer-term vision. It’s something I…Jan 6Jan 6
What can we learn from scenarios?Scenarios aren’t just a tool for anticipating the future — they’re a way of opening up possibilities, challenging assumptions, and sparking…Jan 5Jan 5
The resolutions won’t be televisedIn a world where it feels like every solution needs to be broadcast, sold, or scaled instantly, what if the most important resolutions…Jan 4Jan 4
It’s a free worldThink of a story that you found moving and retell it. Why is it powerful for you? How does it use the elements of the story? What are some…Jan 3Jan 3
How to design for simplicityIn a world drowning in complexity, simplicity isn’t just a luxury — it’s an act of courage. The clutter of processes, policies, and…Jan 2Jan 2
What does it feel like?I love reading and writing, and I instinctively prefer reading non-fiction — from delving into the history of different cultures to getting…Jan 1Jan 1