long view planning
A lot of goal setting articles include the assertation that “you overestimate what you can do in a day but underestimate what you can do in a year”. A similar quote is attributed to Bill Gates: “We...
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leaving RNIB
The Web Strategy Programme of work that I’ve been working on at RNIB has been completed and in the current climate there’s not likely to be big new web projects coming up. So it’s time for something...
View Articlethe obsession of The Story
The Story was a satisfying and intriguing day out. Chatting to @lynsey_s in a break, we reflected that it felt different to the usual speaking events we get to go to. (although I’ve not been to much in...
View Articleback to the Guardian
The Guardian was my first job out of university. I’m back 10 years later and the office is a whole lot shinier and is also closer to my house. So far, so good. I’ve been surprised at how pleased I am...
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ux themes in ‘Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love’
Marty Cagan ran a product management workshop for us yesterday and I spent some of this morning reading Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love. The workshop was based around his top product...
View Articlea decade of 9 to 5
My first job was 10.30 to 6.30. The ‘late’ start was so we trainees didn’t have to be paid enough to travel peak. It suited me too as I don’t approve of waking up already under pressure about the...
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I have two degrees. I’ve carried on studying with Open University. My degrees helped me get specific jobs. I love studying. I’m still fascinated by some of the stuff I studied at universities and I’m...
View Articleleaving the Guardian
The end of my second stint at the Guardian is nearly here. I’ll be finishing a few things off over the summer and then moving on. I’ll remember this stint for my ’3 users a week’ user testing, setting...
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my first Guardian job
So I’ve left the Guardian again. Maybe it’s a sign of age but I’ve been thinking more about my previous jobs at the Guardian than the last 2 years. I began my first stint at the Guardian in the last...
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my second Guardian job
After working in the Guardian library I started my MSc at City. To pay the bills I worked on the Guardian website at night. The website wasn’t run out of the main Farringdon road office but from an...
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an industry of hornbeam
I’m walking through our garden. There’s normal garden stuff: trees, shrubs, patio, table and chairs, a washing line. Not much lawn but that’s down to the chickens. But all about there are also the...
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