Reporting is a lot like doing favours, people are happy to do it as long as it doesn’t take over their life* *This does not apply to those who like to report.
Author: thomaspfduggan
Creative feedback
With creative feedback it's important to remember that there is no correct answer. It's not a case of I'm right and you're wrong, it's all subjective. If two people disagree then it's simply a clash of opinions, nothing more. When JK Rowling got rejected by that first publisher she didn't start to think 'Harry Potter … Continue reading Creative feedback
Behaviour changing bins
There was a small village with a big litter problem. The local authorities had tried a number of different tactics. They asked the public to report offenders, they handed out fines, they ran ads publicly shaming litterers. All to no avail. There was still rubbish everywhere. Then they tried a different tactic. They introduced mechanical … Continue reading Behaviour changing bins
Time sheets
The worker who meets every deadline doesn't have to fill out time sheets. The boss doesn't need to scrutinize his daily tasks because he finishes every project, on time. The same can't be said for the worker who hasn't hit a deadline in years, who has truly no idea when the finish date will be. … Continue reading Time sheets
Luxury Portapotties
She spent all that money and didn’t even enjoy herself. I was at a birthday party recently where there was a black tie dress code, free drink, 3 DJ’s, luxury portapotties and catering by a well known gourmet restaurant. It was clear money was no object for this occasion. This set up blew every other … Continue reading Luxury Portapotties
Tuxedo hunting
I went tuxedo hunting today. I haven’t needed a tuxedo in years and I was anxious about how much it was going to cost me. Pretty quickly I found I could rent one for €90 or I could buy one for €85. It’s cheaper to buy it but the real question is how often would … Continue reading Tuxedo hunting
Waffler’s kryptonite
A - Communication is a key part of business and in this area we have an unmatched wealth of experience that could be at your disposal for a reasonable fee. B - Do you mind elaborating on your experience? A - We have worked with a number of different clients, each is different to the … Continue reading Waffler’s kryptonite
Showing vulnerability
Showing vulnerability is definitely a hard thing to do, especially if you've been hurt before but it shouldn't be seen as a display of weakness but rather a display of courage. Because let's face it its a big risk, it may go wrong. But with great risk comes great reward. It's a chance for trust … Continue reading Showing vulnerability
Asking strangers for favours
Asking strangers for favours is a lot like fishing. You get better results with bait on the hook.
It appeared simple
It appeared to be a simple task but once you got into it you realised you opened Pandora's box. The list of problems is growing exponentially in front of your eyes and it doesn't show any signs of stopping. You check to see if this task is absolutely necessary to do. You groan audibly when … Continue reading It appeared simple
