FYINI

Posted by on Nov 28, 2008 in social media, writing | 0 comments

I’ve written a few blogs for For Your Information Northern Ireland now and I’m really enjoying the opportunity.  There are always lots of interesting things to read on the site and above all, it’s NI focused, so events are likely to be within reaching distance too.  Take a look at the site, see what you think.  And, keep an eye out for the Guest Blogger! Exerpt from my...

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Jedi Knights – Myth and Reality

Posted by on Nov 26, 2008 in news and events | 0 comments

Once the publicity for the Jedi workshop started to skyrocket (or is it skywalk?) I got asked a particular question over and over again.  Even if it wasn’t asked explicity, I could see it in people’s smirking eyes, and feel it in draft left by their open mouths. “You don’t think all this Jedi stuff is really real, do you?” It’s not as silly a question as it...

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File the Harrassment Policy under Jokes, Sweetheart

Posted by on Nov 24, 2008 in assertiveness, ethics | 0 comments

I’m mad.  Once in a while (OK, more than once in a while) something really riles me.  This week, a report stated that Northern Ireland universities are among the worst in the UK for bullying among staff.  I’d go further and suggest that the problem lies not just with universities but across all sectors here in NI. So, we all have rights in the workplace?  Do we?  Does this...

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The UK’s First University Jedi Course

Posted by on Nov 21, 2008 in business, news and events | 0 comments

Last Saturday (15th November) I delivered my long-anticipated university workshop on Star Wars called Feel the Force: How to Train in the Jedi Way.  There was an excellent turn-out (over 30 apprentices from all ages, genders and species) with fabulous feedback.  We had a great time together; lots of humour, lots of discussion, plenty of new ideas to ponder, students left hungry for more. ...

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