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Artist, illustrator, facilitator, consultant, whatever. Retired polar explorer, swan whisperer. Love single malts and the call of the wild. FRSA
Jun 21, 2022 8 tweets 2 min read
Been pondering (again) on the insistence for a return to the office because "creativity and innovation".
Thought it might help if I jotted down a few of the things I've been involved in over the last decade that I've done without going into an office.
1) Co-authored two books
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2) Illustrated a number of books
3) Cover design for six books
4) Course design for a business school
5) An ongoing series of magazine illustrations
6) Over a dozen published articles on workplace issues
7) Brand design for two businesses and advisory on three more
8) Five logos
Apr 10, 2020 28 tweets 7 min read
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OK, doodle fans, here’s an eggstra special tutorial for all you essential workers and for everyone keeping them and all our loved ones safe by staying home. This weekend we’re going to learn to draw the EASTER BUNNY.
#StayHome
All you really need is this
👇 Start with this simple curved shape
Mar 13, 2020 22 tweets 6 min read
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I know many of us are having a hard time of it right now so here’s something that might take your mind off things for a wee while or give you an activity to share with others.
Let’s learn how to draw a dog.
All you need is paper and a pen/pencil. Give yourself a bit of space and draw a simple oval like this
Jan 9, 2020 69 tweets 11 min read
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The Lexicon of Workplace Bullshittery
(Taken from my 2016 article of the same name)
The world of work is full of nonsense. Here’s a guide to help you navigate:

110 percent – The inverse amount of humility required for a job in sales

1/~ 360 degree review – A performance review that makes your head spin

80/20 Rule – What you invoke to excuse yourself from reading the whole report

Accountability – What dimwit recruiters in the Financial Services sector go looking for.

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