Thanks to those who completed the recent survey. As promised, this blog highlights some of the core findings and a few extra thoughts the results catalysed in my mind. You may or may not agree; either way, do let me know what you think.
There is too much for a readable blog so I've posted a pdf under the same name on my workspace the which contains more detail and some points for discussion!
I am now officially running the risk of standing in the path of a relentless tide of digital technology progress and drowning as a result. I don't buy into every new gizmo and gadget straightaway, either professionally or personally, and therefore, according to some, I am a fuddy duddy.
I'm a fortnight behind the game here I know, but I've only really just looked at the names of 'honoured' individuals from this year's list. Is anyone else tired of seeing overpaid footballers, popstars and TV personalities being awarded gongs simply for being on TV. I’ve long believed that the New Year’s honours list should contain just that; honours for deserving individuals.
We all remember the old adage that if something appears too good to be true then it probably is. But, every once in a while an initiative surfaces which seems, at face value, to buck the trend.
John Baguley's blog post this week about Kate Winslet's approach to 'sincere thanks' made me cringe. Not at John's thoughts, (which were interesting as ever), but at the difference between Kate's various 'thank yous' over the last couple of weeks.
The Times' headline today reports that "charities across Britain are being forced to cut staff and services following a dramatic fall in donations from businesses and the general public."
The number of British donors is falling.
