Communications
Tech - making a difference
KISS write: I’m pretty glass half-full but some days even I find it hard to get going in the morning. I look at the state of the UK and the world and think… how do I contribute anything good? How does Cambridge make a difference? Well, I offer you these thoughts on this week’s Cambridg...
The social media revolution - ten years on
In 2012 we posted a blog discussing social media which, over a decade ago, all still felt relatively new, and businesses weren’t sure whether or not to ‘participate’. So much has changed since then so we’re revisiting what our top tips were and considering if they hold up now... ...
Evolve Counselling celebrates 45th year by launching 45 for 45 Challenge
This Mental Health Week, Evolve Counselling is launching its 45 for 45 Challenge, asking people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to run, cycle, swim or walk or undertake an act of mindfulness or meditation, or an activity that supports their wellbeing, for 45 minutes for 45 days, ...
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Personality testing in the workplace: gimmick or gamechanger?
“We’re going to be doing personality tests in our session next week!” This has to be one of the most divisive things you can say to your colleagues, potentially more so than whether the office is too hot or too cold. Why have personality tests become so popular, why do people like/disl...
Three important questions in tough times
We’re big fans of asking the right questions - especially in tough times. To arrive at clear, shared and powerful goals, you have to be unafraid to ask the right questions, even if it feels a little uncomfortable. ...
New World Spirit at the PROI Worldwide Summit
Sue recently attended her first PROI Worldwide summit in New Delhi, India. The theme for the event was ‘New World Spirit’ – celebrating everything that India represents as a truly incredible country full of opportunity. ...
Beyond the Horizon
A Cabinet seat for the new Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology and ‘record-breaking public R&D spending’ can only be good things. But will they deliver what the UK R&D sector needs? ...
EdTech trends to watch
Teaching channels and student support have changed massively, not only due to the pandemic. Some of that change was arguably overdue, and much of it is here to stay. ...
The power of our Playbook values
One year on from our merger with Isle, I thought it was worth a quick reflection. Not all mergers pan out perfectly … so is ours working, and why? And why did it need a Playbook? ...