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
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.
Willmott Dixon
The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change.
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.
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.
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…
Digital Mavericks @Take Your Shot Studios: Tecric
Tecric helps new and small businesses grow by empowering them to focus on their business. We offer web design services, domain name registration and hosting service
IDID3D @Take Your Shot Studios
‘This led me down the path of additive manufacturing, a cost-effective solution that could bring to life characters and figures that would resonate with young minds.’
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.