Another collection of goodies to amuse, intrigue and inspire.
NASA
If you want some perspective, or just to look at amazing photos from space, I really recommend signing up for the NASA Earth Observatory weekly email.
From thinking about the next normal to making it work: What to stop, start, and accelerate
A really useful article from management consultants McKinseys that includes thoughts on effective remote working, the importance of networks and teams (rather than lines and silos) and environmental strategy as a source of resilience not compliance.
As businesses step into the post-coronavirus future, they need to find a balance between what worked before and what needs to happen to succeed in the next normal.
Virtual meetings don’t have to be a bore
If you are struggling with how to present well online, and I know I am (!) there are some great tips from Andy Molinsky in this short article that is free to view.
Thinking about…risk
Really interesting research being developed by IVAR about funders and risk.
Increasingly, charities need funders to take more risks: to work with them to try new things, or stand by them in this climate of persistent turbulence. However, for funders, asking the question ‘are we taking enough risk?’ may require a deep look at current practice.
From anxious activity to wise collective action…
Reflections on the role of organisational development during this time of uncertainty.
In essence, when the environment around us proves unstable and unpredictable, we need to build and trust the strength in our connection with others to anchor, calm but also challenge us.
Leveraging our mistakes
This seems to echo well with our thoughts on helping people fail well. I enjoy the Story of Telling posts because they always seem to resonate. I couldn’t agree with this more:
‘What can I learn from this?’ is a powerful question
The Cosmic Miracle of Trees
I am a huge fan of Pablo Neruda’s work and trees seem to be an ever-present motif for me at the moment, what better than this wonderful post that combines both – Astronaut Leland Melvin reads Pablo Neruda’s love letter to earth’s forest.
Pottery and People
Share the story of your favourite piece of pottery or ceramic art at home. Perhaps your chosen piece of pottery is part of your daily life or only comes out for special occasions. From your favourite day-to-day mug to a precious heirloom, Leach Pottery wants to hear your story.
Susan & Dawn