So Many Passions - Here’s a Few

 

Purpose

Change-Makers & Socially-Aware Business

Business is undergoing a rapid evolution. This enables some to drive change and others to benefit from it.

I like to share examples of activity by all types of brand - some good… others well… less so…

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Young People

Untapped Passions & Power

I love change and succession. Young people are incredibly talented and creative.

I like to share examples of young people driving change - locally and globally - as they discover their powers.

Tech

Empowering & Driving Change

We take low-cost technology for granted, but not too long ago it was out of reach for most on the planet.

I like to share examples of how devices, media and content are challenging and driving change.

A few thoughts, and some stories, and a bit of news

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A New Met for London?

During a meeting at Scotland Yard, I was introduced as a 'Gangs Expert,' a label I quickly corrected. I privately clarified with the senior officer chairing the meeting that this was not my lane, nor had I ever claimed it to be.

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The FA

Why the FA?

The Football Association (FA) is undoubtedly the largest business in North West London, and Wembley Stadium is perhaps the most famous building in the city. Over the past decade, Slenky has had the privilege of collaborating with both the FA and Wembley Stadium.

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Willmott Dixon

The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change.

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White Light

The Blueprint

Being the first event of its kind, there’s no blueprint, and the first hour or so of the event threw up some challenges.

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Take Your Shot Zone

Last week, Slenky unveiled the ‘Take Your Shot Zone’ in collaboration with the ‘Brent Works Wembley Job Fair’ at Wembley Stadium.

Our aim was to modernise the traditional careers event by transitioning it to a more accessible and sustainable digital format, allowing opportunity seekers to use their mobile devices to connect with employers and businesses offering opportunities.

We also unveiled the latest upgrades to the Slenky platform and app.

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Ban Smartphones and Social Media?

I recently posted about a Guardian article with some really interesting insights provided by Dr Vivek Murthy. ‘Social media is like driving with no speed limits’: the US surgeon general fighting for youngsters’ happiness. I agree with this guy so much. But…

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Birmingham’s Finest - Thank You Izzes

The plaudits have been flying around since we launched Take Your Shot Studios in Wembley Park.  But the genesis of this innovative co-working space came from time spent in Birmingham, working and exchanging ideas with Izzes Gayle.  Thank you Izzes.

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The Magic Sauce in Change - Partnership & Collaboration

Travelling daily to Wembley Park from as far away as Croydon, Walthamstow and Hastings (yes Hastings), at the time of writing this note, Slenky’s partnership with Brent Council and Ultra Education, ‘Take Your Shot Studios’, is already home to 32 enterprises.

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