I think a project can't move forward on implicit loose terms. I think everyone has just got too busy a day and too short a memory for vagueness. I think a project needs concrete specific measurable next actions with people assigned to those actions and deadlines for each action. Otherwise project creep sets in. Otherwise … Continue reading Concrete next actions →

Starts are always fun. Everything is new and exciting. The novelty of it all is just thrilling.Then the prospect of fame and glory is also exciting. Think about signing autographs and taking pictures with strangers in the street. Now that sounds cool.But between those two points is this huge no mans land of hard work, … Continue reading No man’s land →

Tony: “But the economic impact of raising the price will be catastrophic”Frank: "Yes if there are no limits to the price increase but if the regulators step in like we know… Tony?Frank just realised that Tony was no longer walking beside him.Frank turned around to see Tony trying to squeeze himself into a hole in … Continue reading F and T →

When Steve Martin was writing ‘Roxanne’ he gave the main character a giant nose and he imagined a scene where this character comes across a bully who mocks the hero for his huge facial feature.As a retort, Steve Martin’s character (C. D. Bales), scoffs at the insult and says something along the lines of - … Continue reading Steve’s darts →

'Great job today! Thanks for the hard work! Amazing session today, thanks so much!'Without a sarcastic tone all three of these comments are easily labelled positive.But what about non verbal feedback?I can tell Ciara liked the activities because she came up to me and told me they were fantastic but what about Dirk?Dirk doesn't talk … Continue reading Silent Dirk →

"You only miss the sun when it starts to snow"Passenger in his song 'Let it go'I think within these lyrics lies a great strategy for those who feel taken for granted.If you feel like your time and effort are not appreciated then stop.Walk away. Take a holiday.Let the dirty dishes pile up.Don't do their laundry … Continue reading Taken for granted →

Apparently the under water sequence in Harry Potter 4 (the film) took 18 months to finish. Daniel Radcliffe spent 6 months training for it and 41 hours under water shooting it. And guess how much of that work made it into the movie? 8 minutes. 18 months of hard work to make 8 minutes of … Continue reading Fleur never got past ze Grindelows →

Small talk leaves a lot to be desired I find. It just scratches the surface and doesn't support further deeper conversations. That's why I think small talk should be used sparingly and only as a platform to launch into more meaningful and more interesting conversation topics. Like for example getting to know you questions. Getting … Continue reading Getting to know you →

'Where are the Twirls?' 'Ah here they are!' I pick one up, then I look up to see there was a 2 for €2 special on Twirls. 'Hmmm I had only been asked to get one, but I could save money with a second' Smash cut to a few hours later where the Twirl had … Continue reading The secret Twirl →

I’ve been doing a bit of tag rugby coaching recently. It’s nothing really. Just showing a few friends a few drills.Yesterday I ran out of new drills and asked my friends if they had any areas they wanted to work on. And one by one, in quick succession, I got the following:Passing under pressureKicking under … Continue reading Passing under pressure →