From feature to framework: why an upgrade isn’t a strategy #DURBBU
Last week I attended the Durham Blackboard User Conference, my first visit in nine years and over 13 years since
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Tag: Management
Shouting into the void
Shouting into the void is what it feels like when you speak to be heard, to add to the conversation,
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Observe
Do you see a shift in how someone behaves depending on who’s around? The same individual can be assertive in
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Sponge or stone?
The ‘sponge and stone’ theory is a simple metaphor, but it carries an uncomfortable amount of truth. Faced with the
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Curiosity
Why do people stop asking questions. It’s not because they don’t have questions but because past experience has taught them
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The Sound of Silence
Silence has become unusual. We rush to respond, to comment, to contribute. Messages arrive, notifications blink, and replies follow within
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Knowing Me
How much do we really know about each other? A job title. A LinkedIn headline. A CV. A presentation at
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Stronger together
Back in March 2025, I became part of a growing number of professionals whose roles in Higher Education have been
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Rethinking leadership in higher education: time for a new approach?
Thoughts for a Friday afternoon… The challenges facing Higher Education today – rising costs, student wellbeing, technological disruption, and the
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Change vs adaptability in HE: are we getting it wrong?
Higher education is no stranger to change. Over the years we’ve experienced shifts in funding models, policy reforms, national and
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