Alun Rees

On the Pop in North Yorkshire

I enjoyed a couple of working days in Yorkshire last week. I met old and new friends including Janet Mason from DPAS who I bumped into outside a Dental Practice in a certain market town. This particular practice has been in place for a couple of years but hasn’t managed to get as far asContinue reading “On the Pop in North Yorkshire”

Why Bother Having Expert Advisors?

A report in today’s Guardian concerning the free availability of anti-virals to treat the symptoms of swine ‘flu. Before I left for my holiday in Ireland in mid July it seemed that the population was going to succumb to this dread plague but in the nick of time Gordon and his chums had come toContinue reading “Why Bother Having Expert Advisors?”

The Monday Morning Quote

Basics #1. “It’s always ‘the people.’” It may be glib, but in this instance I don’t care. Network, keep your promises, behave decently. Your are as good as your relationships. Period. Short term. Long term. Good times. Tough times. This is the time (though all times are, in fact, the time) to “over” invest inContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote”

The next big things – Neil Crofts

I’ve been an admirer of Neil Croft’s work for several years and was fortunate enough to spend an evening in his company a little while back. I love his quest for authenticity, his optimism and courage. This is from today’s newsletter. If you like it go to his website and subscribe in whatever format suits.Continue reading “The next big things – Neil Crofts”

The Monday Morning Quote

“Who you are speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you’re saying.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Last day of the holiday – First day of the future.

This year for the first time in many I have done the very minimal amount of business work whilst staying in our home in Ireland. We have slept long, eaten well and enjoyed each day’s weather as it has arrived. The results are that I feel my batteries are recharged, I have greater perspective aboutContinue reading “Last day of the holiday – First day of the future.”

The Monday Morning Quote #51

People are empowered when they switch from a perspective of “I can’t” to “How can I?”. Thomas Leonard

How to Work Better

This came from the blog Jean-Marc Le Tissier // Fresh Ideas at Work 1. Do one thing at a time 2. Know the problem 3. Learn to listen 4. Learn to ask questions 5. Distinguish sense from nonsense 6. Accept change as inevitable 7. Admit mistakes 8. Say it simple 9. Be calm 10. SmileContinue reading “How to Work Better”

Death spiral! (Seth puts his finger on it again)

Another great blog post from Seth Godin. You’ve probably seen it. The fish monger sees a decline in business, so they have less money to spend on upkeep and inventory, so they keep the fish a bit longer and don’t clean up as often, so of course, business declines and then they have even lessContinue reading “Death spiral! (Seth puts his finger on it again)”

The Celtic Tiger loses its bite

19.07.2009 Irish dentists ‘shocked’ over report’s recommendations The Irish dental community is “shocked” at the changes recommended in a report released this week by the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA). Overall, “The Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure ProgrammesContinue reading “The Celtic Tiger loses its bite”