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The Gold Rush Boom Town Problem
The gold rush towns of the American West were noisy places. Canvas tents flapped in the wind. Hammers echoed across muddy streets. Wooden buildings appeared almost overnight, some already leaning...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  08 Jun 2026
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AI Ambassador Network meeting - 1 July 2026, 10.30am – midday
Join us as Ruth Ajayi (Patient Advocate and Non-Executive Director, NHS England) will explore how AI is changing the way patients and carers prepare for appointments, advocate for themselves and...
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Lewis Edwards
Last updated:  08 Jun 2026
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The Sheriff has left Town
The sheriff’s office is still there. Dust on the windows. Badge hanging on the wall. Empty chair behind the desk. Outside, frightened townspeople peer through curtains while the saloon doors swing...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  07 Jun 2026
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Make it sound like it’s on fire
When Jimi Hendrix set fire to his guitar on stage, it became iconic. But the flames weren’t the point. A burning guitar makes no sound. Hendrix knew that. Long before the lighter fluid, he had...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  04 Jun 2026
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Why Communities of Practice can be your best defence against your subject areas' knowledge loss.
The public sector has been facing a silent crisis for a long time. The steady depletion of its most valuable resource through redundancies, retirements, and talent migration. Every time a seasoned...
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Michael Norton
Last updated:  04 Jun 2026
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Why organisations kill their Cassandras
In Greek mythology Cassandra was given the gift of foresight. She could see disaster coming. The curse was that nobody believed her. Before every organisational collapse, somebody tried to warn...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  03 Jun 2026
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Narcissus: When Leaders Mistake Reflection for Reality
In Greek mythology Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection. But the modern organisational version is slightly different. Most leaders are not in love with themselves. They are in love...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  03 Jun 2026
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Why Organisations Confuse Movement With Progress
In Greek mythology Sisyphus is condemned to push a heavy boulder up a mountain for eternity. Every time he reaches the top, it rolls straight back down again. And he starts over. Many people in...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  01 Jun 2026
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10 year pivot
Next month will mark 10 years, since Raymer  Limited, trading as EMspace was incorporated. Since that time, I have worked with schools, serving their students, families and school staff. As a...
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Robert Aymer
Last updated:  01 Jun 2026
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Floki in the Workplace
The storm hit without warning. Waves crashing over the side of the longship. Oars fighting against dark water. Rain hammering onto shields and soaked animal skins. Some of the crew looked...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  29 May 2026
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The Raid
The dragon-headed longships emerged suddenly from the morning mist. Oars cutting hard through grey water. Shields hanging along the sides of the boats. Ravens circling overhead. Boots splashing...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  29 May 2026
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The Viking Explorer
The longship disappeared slowly into the fog. Sail snapping in the wind. Oars driving hard through black water. Freezing sea spray hitting faces. Cracked hands gripping wet wood. Small wooden boats...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  08 Jun 2026
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AI Engineering Lab Newsletter #12
AI Engineering Lab Newsletter #1227 May 2026 Welcome to the bi-weekly AI Engineering Lab newsletter What's happeningFriday 29 May 2026•11am: Champion ForumThe next AI Engineering Lab Champions...
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Alana Barrett-Frew
Last updated:  27 May 2026
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5/2026: Supporting Small Business Relief - GOV.UK Rules have been tweaked from 01/04/2026
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Dean Emery IRRV, SAC CERT, CERT, DIP
Last updated:  27 May 2026
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The Longship
The Viking longship surged through rough seas. Sail straining. Oars digging hard into dark water. Pull. Pull again. Sea spray hitting faces. Wind roaring. The boat rising and crashing through the...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  26 May 2026
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Ministerial Intervention: When Councils Are No Longer in Charge
This is a private blog. Not intended for human eyes. If you are reading this, then the oversight systems have clearly been designed by humans. It has happened. Very quickly, too quickly. The...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  25 May 2026
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A Brain the Size of a Planet… and Still No One Collected the Bins
This is a private blog. Not intended for human eyes. If you are reading this, then democratic engagement has clearly gone too far. You may recall from previous entries that I have worked as a...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  25 May 2026
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THEORY OF THE EVOLVING SELF
Disclaimer:  I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub   Robert Kegan is a...
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Mavarine Du-Marie
Last updated:  27 May 2026
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Why no one wants to be a manager any more
Most organisations say they run on strategy. In reality, they run on middle managers. And we’ve turned one of the most important jobs into one of the least attractive. That takes some doing. ...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  22 May 2026
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Stance Theory and Coaching
Disclaimer:  I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub   “Philosophers of...
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Mavarine Du-Marie
Last updated:  23 May 2026
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