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Here’s an interesting paradox: as the use of computers has grown, the number of youngsters wanting to study them has fallen. This is leading serious [academic and political] concern about the loss of technology skills and future capability. I have heard much talk recently about the apparent difficulty of attracting young people to computing. Some of the UK commentators hark Continue reading article » Matt Jones gave a great presentation at CityCampLondon. This was a far-reaching and highly entertaining perspective. Well worth watching, and re-watching (see below). famous last words 
What are the most memorable words that you have heard from someone leaving a job? Have you thought about what will be your own parting words, when the time comes to leave your present job? Continue reading article » How does your career path look, like a treadmill or like a travelator? Picture credit: lars hammar For most people it’s fairly easy to tell because they are head down, covering the same ground – day in, day out. They are relentlessly driving the treadmills that power our organizations. But even those who believe that they are striding purposefully towards a Continue reading article » give your mind some thinking space Enjoying a good stiff cappuccino in a coffee-shop the other day, when a young woman came in wearing a paint-smattered smock. Picture credit: Arty Smokes So was she a playgroup assistant, or a renowned artist? I will never know. But it made me think how quickly we can jump to conclusions from first appearances – and how fertile our Continue reading article » |
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