Category Archives: Opinion

2023 – repeat resolutions ready?

As the clock ticks over to 2023 goal setting season starts… or at least time for some new year resolutions. So… what do we all want to achieve this year? Outside regular personal resolutions… going to the gym, losing a … Continue reading

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Top themes in 2022

In this period between Christmas and New Year, it is always interesting, albeit maybe a little self-indulgent but ’tis the season, to look a little in the rearview mirror over the year that was. So here are some of the … Continue reading

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The human doth protest too much

Last week I descended into the rabbit hole of Generative AI, with ChatGPT. It really is very compelling and impressive. Need an essay on predictive dialling… no problem… how about an article on why predictive dialling is being replaced by … Continue reading

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What’s your story arc?

With the nights drawing in a new TV season is upon us. There have been some great new series released; The Crown, Andor and of course, the finale of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here (don’t ask… ). … Continue reading

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Think Tank round up

Last week was the Credit Connect Think Tank, now live again in Manchester. It is always great to be at these events and is especially refreshing when there are new topics to cover. This year was no different and being … Continue reading

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Drinking from the firehose – of information

I have always been a bit of a news fiend. Originally with extensive periodical/magazine subscriptions, I then started reading news online particularly via RSS feeds. I then had to mourn their loss as these were largely culled in favour of … Continue reading

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Biscuits and Branding

I have recently developed a fondness for Tunnocks Caramel Wafers. Apparently, over 7,000,000 are eaten every week, which is 1 millionth eaten in my household alone… best with a cup of tea btw Until now I have been purchasing these … Continue reading

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The end of the pub… as we know it?

If you look closely, you can see the economy changing before our eyes. This Friday I was out for a drink at my local. It is not a frequent event these days, but still nice to get out every so … Continue reading

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Getting heard – being listened to – by saying less

I had a very enjoyable trip to Newcastle last week and posted a photo of the train station on LinkedIn to indicate my pleasure in being in the city. Somewhat to my surprise, it garnered more views than many of … Continue reading

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Westminstenders & fast feedback

This week the political situation in the UK got so surreal, at one point it seemed all I needed for entertainment was the Financial Times and Newsnight, giving up watching the rest of TV for entertainment (let alone Eastenders). It … Continue reading

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