Allen’s Film Reviews for Summer 2010 #3: The A-Team
Darn it but I loved The A-Team as a boy! For me, this was the film of the summer. Reviews have been mixed. This reflects my own judgment of the final product. But as a concept it still has class! In a venture like this, casting is everything, more important than plot or even dialogue. They had to look and feel the part, they had to have that chemistry of camaraderie that gave The...
Read MoreWhat Do Comedians and Wolves Have In Common?
They both have stuff to teach businesses, that’s what! There have been quality BBC articles and vids recently on new sources of inspiration for business development. One was comedy. You don’t have to think too hard to realise that the skills necessary in stand-up – creativity, improvisation, confidence, communication – are directly transferable to the world of work....
Read MoreI Love It When An Archetype Comes Together #3
Previously in I Love It When An Archetype Comes Together (1) & (2) … I’ve tried to show how the idea of a perfect team consisting of ‘ideal types who fulfil set function’ is hardwired into the human mind. Maybe you’ve found it interesting. But what does it have to do with business? Whether you work for a small business or as part of a project within a larger...
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