All Respect for Generation X

All Respect for Generation X

The UK is suffering a Pensions crisis. We’ve known about it for years and are constantly warned about it by Government and Financial Services. Estimates suggest a growing pension gap of some £27 billion per year. As Charlotte Black, marketing director at Brewin...
When technology really empowers

When technology really empowers

Whilst feeding my lightie early this morning in front of the TV, I was fortunate enough to catch the tail end of a story that showed how technology can be truly empowering. Unfortunately I was unable to find the article on the BBC World News site, but I will do my...
Ever read the legal yada yada @ the carwash?

Ever read the legal yada yada @ the carwash?

Have you ever really read the legal notices/warnings at carwash? Well, yesterday after some heavy dirt road travelling I popped into a car wash to spruce up the jalopy. I was afforded some great complimentary coffee, and sat sipping it while watching the attendants...
Belbin Team Roles

Belbin Team Roles

In doing some work on a proposal for a client today, I was reminded again of different frameworks – different ways of becoing self-aware, of categorising and making sense of the world. One method I came into contact with a number of years ago, but have not used...
The micro multinational

The micro multinational

Here’s an idea for a global enterprise that can run from your kitchen. The downside is that there are already some big players in this space. The good news is that there is plenty of space to play in. Every day around the world, Really Important People shout out...