Over several years I have been involved in university programmes that build workplace learning into the coursework where the students are asked to apply their academic learning to real life situations and reflect and report on what happens. I love reading this kind of submission. The stories are often full of experiences and outcomes that [...]
A few weeks ago I started using my Super Seven plan.
It’s simple. In a small notebook, on the right hand page, I write down 7 things to do each day . By the end of the day I tick off those I have done and forward the ones that were not possible( for all sorts of reasons). [...]
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” CS Lewis.
On Sunday my Dad was ordained as an elder at his local Church of Scotland. His role is described on their website as
elder – one of a group of voluntary, ordained leaders – responsible, along with the minister, for [...]
I had an early start this morning ( for me – I really come into my own about 3.30 in the afternoon when my most productive and creative phase of the day usually kicks in) and was heading for the station to catch my train to Glasgow for a meeting. I took a different bus [...]
I have always believed that the responsibility for my personal and professional development rests solely with me. As an associate of Speakersbank I am required to be a member of a speakers club to support my own continuing development in that area. As a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ( CIPD) [...]
