1 min read change

Three random thoughts about today

  1. Meeting B&WThe problem with a job that involves looking at how technology changes will impact on editorial content is that the rate of change of technology is a lot greater than the rate of change of editorial businesses, so I spend all my time panicing about how far we have to go…
  2. All meetings should be measured on their Reggie Perrin Quotient. 0 RPQs is the perfect, enjoyable, productive, work-affirming meeting. at 100 RPQs, you’re driving to the beach and preparing to fold your clothes neatly… (never went higher than 15 RPQs today)
  3. People who just go ahead and give things a go, without being told to do A, B or C are worth their weight in any precious metal you care to name right now.

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