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6 November 2026 at 21:05

Really enjoyable time at #DeliverCon in #Birmingham today. Great to see delivery management colleagues new and old. Lots of AI related discussions, of course, but also a useful cyber response chat, and a cracking "Rant Room" session at the end of the day.

A handwritten flip chart sheet titled "CYBER INCIDENTS + DM role" detailing strategies for incident response and team management.
The main key points and sections include:
* Header Principles (Green):
* Be transparent: What happened + why.
* Clear roles + responsibilities: Know when to adapt these.
* Keep people protected + focused on the right priorities.
* Keep calm: Provide support for those who might have accidentally caused the issue.
* Be proactive with your comms.
* Key Takeaways & Actions:
* Exclamation icon (Black): "The 'lurkers' can be helpful. Deploy them on X, Y, Z tasks."
* Practice (Red): "Practice with 'Chaos days' with test situation (ideally once a quarter)".
* Role of a DM (Blue & Green): "A DM can facilitate the creation of a plan & ensure lessons learnt are captured (both during the live incident + afterwards)."
* Frameworks & Guidance (Green & Blue): "Cynefin framework (chaos) can help" and "Identify which cyber experts can help."
* Wellbeing & Management (Red & Blue): "Be firm when people need to stop working, so that they don't burnout." "Recovery is a long game."
* Planning (Green): "Try + have mapped it out in preparation for what if a service goes down, where do users go?"
* Retro/Reflection (Teal): "RETRO/REFLECTION WHEN THE DANGER/RISK HAS REDUCED."
* Self-Care & Resources (Red):
* "Resource: 'Hacking Google' on YouTube"
* "DMs also need to protect themselves -> give yourself a mental break / Get help + support from your peers"

6 November 2026 at 10:59

The physical #DeliverCon session grid in #Birmingham is filling up nicely and people are deciding which discussion to join for the first session.

A group of people gathered around a grid board labeled with letters A, B, C, and D at an un-conference session. A banner behind them reads "DeliverCon, The annual un-conference for delivery managers around the sector". Sticky notes are arranged under each letter on the board, representing different discussion sessions. Attendees are standing, looking at the board, sipping drinks, and conversing.

6 November 2026 at 10:54

Elodie Short and Samuel Hoskin took us through 25/10 Crowdsourcing ( https://www.liberatingstructures.com/25-10-crowdsourcing ) at #DeliverCon in #Birmingham to source the session topics.

They're now taking the outputs and creating the session grid, which will appear at https://delivercon.uk/agenda/

A man and a woman stand behind a table covered in stationary items while working on a grid made with black tape. The woman, wearing glasses and a green, pink, and white striped t-shirt, holds cards near the top left of the grid. The man, wearing glasses and an orange short-sleeved button-down shirt, places a white card onto the grid. The table is cluttered with colorful tape rolls, scissors, pens, papers, a clear water bottle, and a clipboard with handwritten notes. In the background, modern open shelving units separate the workspace from colorful vertical wall panels.

6 November 2026 at 10:20

DeliverCon in #Birmingham is go 🚀 Samuel Hoskin and Elodie Short are setting the scene. #DeliverCon

Two presenters stand on a stage next to a DeliverCon banner and a screen displaying a "Housekeeping" presentation slide.

12 October 2026 at 15:58 · Reply

Thanks Olly 👍🏻

12 October 2026 at 13:58

Q: Do you know of any #public or #community owned conference venues in #Manchester that can host 250 people and have at least 8 breakout rooms, please?

Dates needed are either Saturday 16 or 23 January 2027.

@ukgovcamp.com 2027 ( #ukgc27 ).

A 2x3 grid of six photos from the UKGovcamp 2017 event, showing participants speaking into microphones, organizing sticky notes on a grid board, and celebrating during presentations.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

8 October 2026 at 15:33 · Reply

@rgarner I thank you 😊 https://www.zegerman-clothing.com/product/shirt-2

8 October 2026 at 15:18

Cracking day with @imhuyorks.bsky.social in #Leeds 🙂

A selfie of two smiling men in an open-plan office or library setting. The man in the foreground on the left is wearing a white button-up shirt patterned with orange foxes, smiling at the camera and making a hand gesture. The man next to him on the right has a dark beard and glasses, wearing a green cap and a white t-shirt while making a peace sign. In the background, there are desks, computer monitors, bookshelves, and another person working on a laptop.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

8 October 2026 at 15:08

I'm re-reading, "Mapping public sector reformers: an update" https://medium.com/kinship-works/mapping-public-sector-reformers-an-update-382f1de85d4c by @gavinfreeguard.com published 12 January 2026. #reformers #community #opensource

On Bluesky · Mastodon

8 October 2026 at 14:47

I'm reading, "September Updates: New Venues, New Team, and Tickets Coming Soon!" https://www.ukgovcamp.com/posts/september-updates-new-venues-new-team-and-new-tech/ by @daisywu.bsky.social for @ukgovcamp.com published 6 October 2026. #ukgc27 #unconference #PublicSector

A Google My Maps interface titled "UKGovCamp 2027 Manchester Venues" showing a map of central Manchester with various marked locations. On the left panel, a list under "Potential venues" includes multiple tagged locations such as Campfield, Contact Theatre, Department for Education, Depot Mayfield, Manchester Central Convention Complex, and several others. On the right side, the interactive map displays pins across the city corresponding to these listed venues, marked in green, red, pink, and orange icons, alongside major railway stations like Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, and Deansgate.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

6 October 2026 at 10:51 · Reply

@themself UoM are on my hit list today 👍🏻

5 October 2026 at 11:36 · Thread

❓ Science + Industry Museum = Left a message with venue team.

✅ The Midland = Rooms held and viewing booked for 1200 Monday 12 October 2026 https://www.themidlandhotel.co.uk/floorplans.

❓ The University of Manchester = Left a message with venue team.

3/3 #ukgc27

On Bluesky · Mastodon

5 October 2026 at 11:36 · Thread

❌ Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel = Will be closed for renovation.

❌ RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music) = Not available 16 January 2026.

2/3 # ukc27

5 October 2026 at 11:36 · Thread

❌ Depot Mayfield = Venue is a warehouse (no individual rooms) and doesn't have any natural light.

❌ Friends’ Meeting House = Not available 16 January 2026.

❌ Hyatt Regency Manchester = Not available 16 January 2026, and only has 6 breakout rooms.

❌ Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel = Will be closed for renovation.

❌ RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music) = Not available 16 January 2026.

1/2 #ukgc27

On Bluesky · Mastodon

5 October 2026 at 09:16

Setting off to #Manchester to check out potential @ukgovcamp.com 2027 venues https://youtube.com/shorts/6AIsVAcgu40
Check out the #ukgc27 venue map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1-jk23XGEcl2ecYhkpheZj8yr1DFS2no&usp=sharing

On Bluesky · Mastodon

4 October 2026 at 20:26 · Reply

Exactly 😉
#strictly #scd
#LetJoshBeJosh

4 October 2026 at 20:22 · Reply

Agreed 👍🏻 I nearly didn't watch this evening cause I was dreading it. But now he's upstairs in the Claudauditorium, I think he's found his unscripted sweet spot 🙂 #strictly #scd

4 October 2026 at 20:15 · Thread

19 minutes in and he appears doing unscripted stuff with Johannes. This is what he's good at 🙂 #strictly #scd

4 October 2026 at 20:12 · Reply

Just seen the start of the week 2 results show and Josh is missing. I hate to type this but it feels better without him 😔 Thoughts? #strictly #scd

3 October 2026 at 20:47 · Reply

...yes 🙂 (good job, not cancelled) #Strictly #SCD

3 October 2026 at 20:43 · Reply

I think they should swap Josh and Johannes round. Josh is brilliant when he's off script #strictly #scd

3 October 2026 at 20:39 · Reply

I wonder if he's writing his own material? #Strictly #SCD

3 October 2026 at 20:37 · Reply

#Strictly needs to let Josh be Josh. #SCD

3 October 2026 at 20:36 · Reply

He's great when off script 😂 #Strictly #SCD

2 October 2026 at 22:56 · Thread

The first one's not tech debt, but I'm going to have so much fun doing it. Huzzah for @frameworkcomputer 🎉

On Bluesky · Mastodon

2 October 2026 at 22:26

Now I've got some time on my hands (yeah, right) time to chip away at my tech debt.

Top of the backlog are:

1. Replacing my gen 1 @frame.work 13 laptop keyboard with a gen 2 https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Keyboard+Replacement+Guide/83

2. Replacing stock #android with @grapheneos.org.

3. Move https://cattell.com to #Wordpress.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

2 October 2026 at 15:20 · Reply

So did I 🙂 I like the content and pace (plus they're 2 of my hero's)

2 October 2026 at 15:18

I'm reading the new, "Government Cyber Profession" website https://cyber-profession.gov.uk/

It provides a central home for information about the Government Cyber Profession, helping colleagues explore cyber careers, profession resources and opportunities across government.

#cyber #security #profession

Screenshot of the Government Cyber Profession website featuring a teal background and white text. At the top, the UK Royal Coat of Arms appears alongside the title "Government Cyber Profession". Below it is a white search bar with a magnifying glass icon, followed by a dropdown labeled "Menu ▼". The main heading reads, "Securing government and public services," with descriptive text beneath stating: "The Government Cyber Profession supports cyber professionals and builds government-wide cyber capability and resilience."

On Bluesky · Mastodon

1 October 2026 at 22:08

I'm watching, "Openly open" https://youtu.be/3FudakIhnwo by @undermanager.bsky.social featuring @jukes.ie published September 2026.

My favourite Government Design Principle has been, and hopefully always will, be:

Make things open: it makes things better https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-design-principles#make-things-open-it-makes-things-better

#OpenlyOpen

Link: Openly open with Matt Jukes

On Bluesky · Mastodon

1 October 2026 at 18:38

Correlation or causation?

Politeness (please, thank you etc.) = fewer gun-related deaths.

(Just a random thought as I cycle home).

Where's @timharford.ft.com when you need him?

#MoreOrLess

On Bluesky · Mastodon

1 October 2026 at 17:06 · Reply

Was day dreaming about something similar during my 3pm break. Walked round the Defra Crewe office and saw someone in a hotel conference room presenting to people. Reminded me of all the things I've learnt about how to engage people, bring discussion and collaboration. Thanks for sharing 🙂

1 October 2026 at 17:02

Got a blog post brewing.

Working title is, "C̶r̶e̶a̶t̶e̶, merge or delete".

Feels like a history piece on how my younger self used to love creating stuff; design, build, test.

And now I'm in my '50s, I love to merge and delete stuff, removing waste.

Coming soon...

On Bluesky · Mastodon

29 September 2026 at 12:16

I'm reading, "What are the principles of prototyping?" https://designnotes.blog.gov.uk/2026/09/29/what-are-the-principles-of-prototyping/ by @cifountaine.bsky.social for the Design in government blog in the UK Civil Service.

#ServiceDesign #Prototyping #CivilService #GovDesign

On Bluesky · Mastodon

28 September 2026 at 17:30

I do love it when Google Maps takes me on a weird new cycling route 🚴🏻🌿

Video: A man in a gray t-shirt featuring a graphic of a bear riding a bicycle stands in a grassy countryside field on a sunny day. He speaks to the camera about a route navigation took him on while showing his bicycle parked nearby. He pans the camera around to reveal a wide, scenic view of rolling green hills, tall grass, and a distant skyline under a blue sky, before turning back to himself with a smile.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

28 September 2026 at 08:11

Today's cycle to station be like...

#TronLegacy.

Video: A futuristic, high-tech vehicle drives at high speed along a brightly lit, neon-blue grid highway toward a glowing sci-fi city skyline under a dark sky.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

28 September 2026 at 08:07 · Reply

Brilliant - thanks @sven 👍🏻🙂

27 September 2026 at 19:29 · Thread

Having loads of great responses to this over on Mastodon 🙂 https://mastodon.me.uk/@jacattell/117334548490200444

27 September 2026 at 15:42 · Reply

@mosgaard I also use M365 at my current day job, which is pretty stable in the browser (though the Win11 apps still crash at least once a week, especially Excel).

Q: Do.you have any experience with open source, cloud based alternatives, please?

e.g. NextCloud https://github.com/nextcloud

27 September 2026 at 15:28 · Reply

@xdej thanks for the pings 🙂

@fabi1cazenave @GLaG_38 @gendarmerie question; other than here, where is everyone organising, please?

27 September 2026 at 15:26 · Reply

@0a91bf0cdc9f871e65f2ede0570ff9d4fc2cf87b2c8a12ee647f5c2dc53825c0 I love this 🤩

Gonna ask my fellow IT Buddy's at my local community library if we wanna get involved and list ourselves.

Thank you so much for sharing https://endof10.org/ 🙏🏻

27 September 2026 at 15:23 · Reply

@mosgaard thanks for your reply 🙂

Those user experiences marry up what I've seen in the UK Civil Service.

Although I'm a massive, massive advocate for user centred design, I don't think the users will be the main issue.

It's everyone who has something to lose from losing Microsoft. That's where I suspect the real challenge is. Most people dislike change, right?

BTW, I recently dual booted Zorin OS on my Framework 13 laptop with long time install Fedora Workstation. I'm impressed 👍🏻🙂

26 September 2026 at 16:02 · Reply

Good point. Only apps the organisation in question currently run are web browser, Libre office and file explorer.

26 September 2026 at 09:47 · Reply

Thanks @floe and hello @dirkschroedter 👋🏻 Tell me more, please 🙂

26 September 2026 at 07:58 · Reply

@0a91bf0cdc9f871e65f2ede0570ff9d4fc2cf87b2c8a12ee647f5c2dc53825c0 many thanks for the links 🙂👍🏻

26 September 2026 at 01:38

Looking to speak to anyone who's migrated their organisation from @microsoft.com to #Linux, especially end user devices, please.

#opensource

On Bluesky · Mastodon

26 September 2026 at 01:25 · Reply

Q: You type from experience? 🙂

25 September 2026 at 21:07 · Reply

Will have a look. Thanks Daz 👍🏻

25 September 2026 at 20:30 · Reply

@janet thanks for your reply 🙂 Q: Fancy a natter next week, please?

25 September 2026 at 20:27 · Reply

Left London Last Lear, Year! Now in rural Staffordshire and loving it 🙂

Would also consider working for companies who predominantly work with #nonprofits.

25 September 2026 at 20:24 · Reply

Thanks for everything you do @robbutler.com. I appreciate you 💚

24 September 2026 at 20:11 · Reply

@Tony_Meredith thanks Tony 👍🏻

24 September 2026 at 19:27

I'm looking to move to the #nonprofit sector.

Any tips?

#job #jobs #career

On Bluesky · Mastodon

18 September 2026 at 21:41 · Thread

Just discovered I can buy the 13 Pro chassis and battery, then move the guts of my existing non-pro model into it https://youtu.be/JQb9eGeclQw

Checking prices...

Link: I Could Cry Over the Framework Pro 13

On Bluesky · Mastodon

18 September 2026 at 21:26

I do not need a new @frame.work 13 Pro laptop.

My existing 3.5 year old non-pro model works just fine, can be upgraded if needed, and happily runs Fedora Workstation 44 Linux.

But the Pro model it's so pretty 😍

https://youtu.be/GnOpIQJnYWU

On Bluesky · Mastodon

11 September 2026 at 13:04

I'm listening to, "Unlocking the power of cognitive science in government with Dr John Vervaeke & Dr Carla Groom"
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GgNaODLrELOQTdVRLiGdh published 4 October 2023.

#RIPCarla ❤️

Link: Unlocking the Power of Cognitive Science in Government with Dr. John Vervaeke & Carla Groom

On Bluesky · Mastodon

11 September 2026 at 11:27 · Reply

Also, she was completely bonkers 🙂 All the best people are ❤️

10 September 2026 at 22:59

Very sad to share that @ukgovcamp.com legend Dr Carla Groom died at home on 9 August 2026, aged 50. Her family and friends are raising money for the Carers Centre Tower Hamlets in her memory https://www.justgiving.com/page/carlagroom

#RIPCarla

A blonde woman speaking into a microphone while holding a large, pink sticky note that reads "Behaviour science for better policies + processes - Carla Groom."

On Bluesky · Mastodon

9 September 2026 at 21:51

I'm relaxing to, "lOnDn" by EMBRZ.

Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/album/londn/1609378335?i=1609378338

SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/thisneverhappenedlabel/embrz-londn

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/16vsw3UO3DmSmRDzmoaHx7

YouTube https://youtu.be/HdKfKMtUAtc

On Bluesky · Mastodon

9 September 2026 at 08:20 · Reply

Maaaaybe? 🙂

8 September 2026 at 18:45

29 June 2017 was the first #OneTeamGov unconference.

Were you there?

How did you feel?

Wanna do it again?

#OneTeamGovAt10 #OTGAT10

An event schedule board for an unconference event, laid out on a large white poster grid with colorful sticky notes detailing different sessions.
The vertical axis on the left lists venue room names, each paired with a historical portrait photo and maximum capacity:
* Fry (40)
* Pankhurst (40)
* Butler (35)
* Hill (25)
* Stopes (20)
* Wilberforce (20)
The horizontal axis across the top features bright pink section headers showing time slots:
* 11:00 – 11:45
* 12:00 – 12:45
* Lunch (spelled out vertically down a central green stripe)
* 13:30 – 14:15
* 14:30 – 15:15
* 15:30 – 16:15
Each cell in the grid contains handwritten yellow, green, or orange sticky notes detailing speaker names and pitch topics, such as "Gov Depts: Evolution or Revolution?", "Digital & Policy", "BREXIT", and "Policy as Code".

On Bluesky · Mastodon

12 August 2026 at 20:13

#SolarEclipse2026

A close-up photograph of a partial solar eclipse, depicting a smooth, vibrant yellow-orange crescent glowing vividly against a completely black, empty background.

A close-up image looking through a dark, circular viewport or portal into an intensely glowing orange-yellow space, similar to the interior of a kiln or furnace. Along the bottom right rim, delicate dark shapes resembling thin twigs or insect-like features are silhouetted against the bright light.

20 July 2026 at 14:49 · Thread

Alt text = A life-sized Dalek model from Doctor Who, flashing colored lights while dancing at an outdoor event at night, surrounded by people dancing, watching, and filming with their phones.

20 July 2026 at 14:43

A dancing Dalek at #emf2026 🙂

Video: A life-sized Dalek model from Doctor Who, flashing colored lights while dancing at an outdoor event at night, surrounded by people dancing, watching, and filming with their phones.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

19 July 2026 at 14:55 · Reply

No, but here's a dancing dalek. #emf2026

Video: Here is the alt text for the video clip: Alt Text: A dynamic tracking shot at an outdoor nighttime event, centering on a metallic bronze-colored Dalek replica positioned on a grassy field. The Dalek stands prominently as its built-in spherical body lights pulse and change color through shades of blue, orange, purple, and bright white, synchronized with upbeat background music. In the middle ground, a group of attendees dances and grooves together under the night sky. The background features event production elements, including a brightly lit stage on the left casting beams of light, a white canopy tent structure, and several rows of empty canvas deckchairs arranged near wooden picnic tables.

18 July 2026 at 20:35 · Reply

@sam thanks Sam 👍🏻 It'll replace the board / processor in the I.T. Buddy's PC at Cheadle Community Library. The current ones run Linux just fine, but can't manage Windows 11 (which 1 of my fellow buddies wants). Thanks for the donation 🙂

18 July 2026 at 09:47

@phlash @kestral nice 🙂 Go to your local hackspace village for help!

17 July 2026 at 22:04 · Reply

@kestral YES!! 😍

17 July 2026 at 22:03

Not only is there karaoke at #emf2026, but they have the Pet Shop Boys version of Always On My Mind.

Fan-tas-tic 🙂

Inside a large white event tent decorated with strings of warm fairy lights, a small group is gathered for a karaoke setup. In the center background, a middle-aged man in a blue plaid button-down shirt, khaki shorts, and sandals stands facing a television screen displaying blue lyrics. He holds a microphone up to his mouth as if singing.
To the right, a woman sits on a black folding chair facing towards him. She is wearing a red cap, a white top over a red corset-style bodice, black shorts, and bright red knee-high socks. She holds a small blue melodica to her mouth.
In the foreground on the left, a woman with long red hair tied up in a green scrunchie sits with her back mostly to the camera, watching the man. She wears a long, patterned green maxi dress and holds a small teal purse.
The tent floor is covered in dark gray tiles with scattered bits of straw, and several empty black folding chairs are arranged around the open central space. Large black speakers are positioned on stands to the left and right.

A screenshot of a digital karaoke song request interface on a dark blue background.
At the top left, the word "KARAOKE" is displayed in a bold, white sans-serif font. The main heading below reads "Request Song," followed by the selected track: "Pet Shop Boys - Always on My Mind."
Below the song title is a form field labeled "Singer Name:", which contains the entered text "James Cattell" inside a thin-bordered text box. A small italicized reminder beneath the input field reads: "Please remember EMF is family friendly and this name may be displayed".
Further down, the section "Vocal effects?" is accompanied by a small information icon. Below it are two toggle switches, both turned off, labeled "Auto Tune" and "Reverb". In the bottom right corner, a prominent blue button reads "Request Song".

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 July 2026 at 20:20

There's a presenter here at #emf2026 whose pun runs are almost as much utter bullshit at @zaltzcricket.bsky.social's. Incredible.

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A man with short dark hair and a beard stands barefoot on a stage, dressed entirely in green. He is wearing a green sleeveless top featuring a large white heart graphic with the text "I [Heart] Excel" printed on it, paired with matching bright green trousers. He is holding a small object in his hands and appears to be speaking or presenting. Behind him is a large projection screen displaying partial text that reads "Electromagnetic" and the year "2026," alongside stylized illustrations of planets and stars. The scene is illuminated by stage lighting, casting shadows behind him, with the silhouettes of audience members visible in the foreground.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 July 2026 at 19:20

Be nice to have a repair station at #emf2028 next to the swap shop so you could take stuff to bits and see if it works. A few tables, some power, maybe a few monitors and necessary cables. I'd be up for helping make it happen. #emf2026

A green computer motherboard sits inside an open cardboard box, viewed from a top-down, slightly angled perspective.

Dominating the upper-middle section of the motherboard is a large, metallic CPU heatsink with dense cooling fins. Four copper heat pipe tips protrude from the top of the aluminum block. Attached to the heatsink is a black plastic fan shroud. A bright yellow sticker is affixed to the shroud, featuring a black arrow indicating the direction of airflow; it is labeled "FRONT SIDE" on one end of the arrow and "BACK SIDE" on the other.

The motherboard itself is packed with various electronic components, including rows of expansion slots (PCI and PCIe) in black and white near the bottom, silver capacitors, and various input/output ports visible along the left edge. A silver coin-cell CMOS battery sits in the bottom left corner. A small, bright yellow post-it note or sticker is partially visible on the right edge of the board.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 July 2026 at 16:12 · Thread

Decimation = Definition

17 July 2026 at 16:12 · Reply

@pascoda definition! Have corrected the post. Thank you 🙂

17 July 2026 at 12:51

Definition of hacker at #emf2026 by @zweifeln ( https://geronagel.de/bio/ ).

Investigating systems,
finding weak points,
fixing broken things,
Improving systems.

A wide shot inside a large blue event tent where a presenter with light hair and a red shirt stands at a podium on a brightly lit stage. To the right, a large projection screen displays the heading "HACKER" in green text, followed by four bullet points: "investigating systems," "finding weak points," "fixing broken things," and "improving systems." In the foreground, the backs of a seated audience are visible, watching the presentation. Stage lights hang from the ceiling structure above.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

16 July 2026 at 13:37

Off to Electromagnetic Field 2026 #emf2026

An open trunk of a dark grey hatchback or compact SUV, neatly packed with camping gear. On the left, a green duffel bag wrapped in orange straps, a red bag, and other small gear containers rest on a red mat. In the center, folded camp chairs are tucked behind the gear. On the right stands a large, light mint-green cooler with black latches and a carrying handle. The back seats are visible through the trunk opening, and the vehicle is parked outdoors on an asphalt surface with green foliage in the background.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

18 June 2026 at 14:06

"Pipe (with Vashti Bunyan)" by @segabodega.music-social.com from their 2025 album "I Created The Universe So That Life Could Create a Language So Complex, Just To Say How Much I Love You" is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard 🥹 https://open.spotify.com/track/2IQdRkhiTJVRf2Q5I1OYl3

Link: Pipe (with Vashti Bunyan)

On Bluesky · Mastodon

11 June 2026 at 15:42

I'm having a cracking work week. Just wanted to share. That is all 🙂

On Bluesky · Mastodon

26 May 2026 at 16:06 · Reply

That looks like a #DeliverCon prop 🙂

30 April 2026 at 13:13

I'm re-reading, "What if boldness were an explicit value of the civil service?" https://medium.com/public-innovators-network/what-if-boldness-were-an-explicit-value-of-the-civil-service-3df6a3d2d008 by @janethughes.bsky.social published 26 January 2016.

29 April 2026 at 20:58

I'm reading, "What’s New in Fedora Workstation 44" https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fedora-workstation-44/ by Matthias Clasen for @fedora.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy published 28 April 2026.

#opensource #linux #desktop

On Bluesky · Mastodon

29 April 2026 at 20:39

I'm listening to, "Why voice notes are huge in some countries but not the UK" https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ngv9hj by Ashitha Nagesh for BBC Reporter Reads published 27 April 2026.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

29 April 2026 at 20:16 · Reply

I'll be in Brighton again over the 2nd week of May. Happy to trip into London and chat @oneteamgov.bsky.social revival, if you're about?

29 April 2026 at 19:11 · Reply

When you in London next?

29 April 2026 at 19:07

Q: Jonathan Slater's answer to Civil Service reform at @transformgovtalks.bsky.social this evening?

A: Open up (stop working in secret).

#CivilService #government #reform

A man with short white hair, wearing a shirt, stands in front of a projector screen.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

29 April 2026 at 17:35

Q: I wonder who'll ask Jonathan Slater about his 2021 April Fools tweet at @transformgovtalks.bsky.social tonight? 🙂

https://x.com/_JonathanSlater/status/1377514608265691140

A screen shot of a tweet from Jonathan Slater posted at seven fifty four in the morning on the first of April 2021. The tweet reads: "Thanks Gavin Williamson for reappointing me. And thanks Susan Acland-Hood for your great work over the last 9 months." The tweet has 16 replies, 12 retweets, 152 likes, and 2 bookmarks.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

29 April 2026 at 17:02 · Thread

Q: Does it show that I ate an entire brownie before doing this video 🤦🏻‍♂️ #SugarHigh

On Bluesky · Mastodon

29 April 2026 at 16:52 · Reply

ditto 🙂

29 April 2026 at 16:38

Right! I'm marching over to #Brighton railway station and heading to #London for @transformgovtalks.bsky.social April 2026 session at the Ministry of Justice featuring former permanent secretary Jonathan Slater on Civil Service reform https://luma.com/7nu2j853 (along with 87 fellow peeps).

#excited

Video: Me talking to camera.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

29 April 2026 at 11:18

Personal standup for Wednesday 29 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/xCwSlnGoEWs featuring The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) Data and Digital Industry Working Group, my TPR Innovation and Design team and @transformgovtalks.bsky.social April #London meetup https://luma.com/7nu2j853.

#WorkInPublic #PensionsInnovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

28 April 2026 at 21:22

I'm listening to, "Chernobyl at 40: Is nuclear power back in fashion?" https://open.spotify.com/episode/0x3FRJAnJoKirk5vmla59y by Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar for the BBC World Service published 26 April 2026. #Chernobyl #nuclear #NuclearPower

Link: Chernobyl at 40: Is nuclear power back in fashion?

On Bluesky · Mastodon

28 April 2026 at 09:05

Personal standup for Tuesday 28 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/5JV8W6a0hZM featuring @tprgovuk.bsky.social colleagues @imhuyorks.bsky.social and Lucy Stone, #Brighton and The Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group. #WorkInOpen #pensions #innovation #PensionsInnovation

Link: Personal standup for Tuesday 28 April 2026 featuring @ThePensionsRegulator and #Brighton.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

27 April 2026 at 10:45

Personal standup for Monday 27 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/tAWSRNSXUHU featuring The Pensions Regulator's Brighton office Telecom House and Lucy Stone. #WorkInPublic #Pensions #Innovation #PensionsInnovation

Link: Personal stand up for Monday 27 April 2026, featuring @ThePensionsRegulatorBrighton office.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

24 April 2026 at 14:45

Personal standup for Friday 24 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/Tf1Jb_pb6hw featuring The Pensions Regulator's executive committee, me Dad and #Barmouth, #Cymru / #Wales.

Link: Personal standup for Friday 24 April 2026 featuring @ThePensionsRegulatorand #Barmouth #Wales

On Bluesky · Mastodon

23 April 2026 at 11:13

I'm watching, "How to upgrade to Pro from the Framework Laptop 13" https://youtu.be/JSxgCEpkiKM by Nirav Patel and Shawn Lin for @frameworkcomputer published 22 April 2026.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

23 April 2026 at 08:39

Personal standup for Thursday 23 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/UGLmroibMQU featuring The Pensions Regulator's Executive Committee (ExCo) and a paper I'm writing for them about the Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group.
#WorkInPublic 🙂
#FeelTheFear 😬
#DoItAnyway ✅

Link: Personal standup for Thursday 23 April 2026 @ThePensionsRegulator #WorkInPublic 🙂 #FeelTheFear 😬

On Bluesky · Mastodon

22 April 2026 at 13:30

Open Data Camp (@odcamp.uk) is coming to #Birmingham on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026 💚💚💚

https://www.odcamp.uk/open-data-camp-11-save-the-date/

Tickets will be free (as always) and available soon.

#excited 🙂
#CivicTech
#OpenData
#unconference

On Bluesky · Mastodon

21 April 2026 at 15:10

I'm reading, "Re‑imagining pensions for real life in the digital age" https://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/workplace-insights/articles/reimagining-pensions.html by Richard Brown for Scottish Widows. Published April 2026. #Pensions #Innovation #PensionsInnovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

21 April 2026 at 11:39

Personal standup for Tuesday 21 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/5o5CYMSPUaQ (YouTube Short) featuring:

1️⃣ The Pensions Regulator's Pensions Data and Industry Working Group, plus colleagues Mark.H and Imran Hussain,

2️⃣ #OneTeamGov North in #Manchester and our host the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

#WorkInPublic #Pensions #Innovation #PensionsInnovation

Link: Personal standup for Tuesday 21 April 2026. #WorkInPublic #OneTeamGov #North #Pensions #Innovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

20 April 2026 at 11:11

Personal standup for Monday 20 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/Eb6UDkYEeYU (YouTube short) featuring @iafenglandwales.bsky.social's #Facilitate2026 conference and @tprgovuk.bsky.social's Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group. #WorkInPublic #Pensions #Innovation #PensionsInnovation

Link: Personal stand up for Monday 20 April 2026, featuring @iafenglandwales2968 #Facilitate2026

On Bluesky · Mastodon

19 April 2026 at 21:17 · Thread

I ran out of time to finish the blog post today, but I've made a good start.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

19 April 2026 at 21:16

Good night #Staffordshire 🌄

A wide, landscape photograph shows a deep blue and orange sky transitioning into a black silhouette of a horizon. In the upper left-hand side, a small crescent moon and a star sit a small distance above each other. Below, along the horizon line, the orange gradient of the sunset silhouettes a tree-lined horizon and a distant town with a few lights. The foreground of the image is completely pitch black.

A portrait-oriented photograph captures a serene twilight sky transitioning from a vibrant orange glow at the horizon to a deep, clear blue above. Centered in the upper half of the frame, a thin, bright crescent moon hangs gracefully above a single, sharp point of light, likely a planet or star. Below, the dark silhouette of a tree-lined ridge stretches across the bottom of the image, grounding the ethereal celestial display.

A close-up photograph capturing a serene and intimate celestial composition against a deep blue, clear twilight sky. The image focuses tightly on a slender, bright waxing crescent moon positioned in the upper center of the frame, its sharp form and earthshine clearly visible. Below it, at a much closer vertical distance and perfectly aligned, is a single, sharp, bright pinprick of light, identified as the planet Venus. The small, focused point of Venus contrasts with the curved form of the moon above. The deep blue sky fills the surrounding space, emphasizing the closeness and isolation of the two objects. The photograph is clean and has visible grain, typical of a low-light shot. The composition is centered, creating a sense of vertical alignment. All distant horizons or landscape details are absent.

18 April 2026 at 17:35

In the #Facilitate2026 wrap up, facilitator Paul V Kelly asks us to A.C.T. by writing down:
🔴 1 Action and by when,
🟢 1 Commitment (ongoing),
🔵 1 Take away.

Mine are:
🔴 a blog post by 20 April,
🟢 attend IAF #Manchester,
🔵 #facilitation = change 🙂

On Bluesky · Mastodon

18 April 2026 at 11:17

Personal standup for Saturday 18 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/UYQngwaq-mg (YouTube Short) featuring @iafenglandwales.bsky.social's #Facilitate2026 conference, #Birmingham, Damascena and @janethughes.bsky.social ♥️

Link: Personal standup for Saturday 18 April 2026, heading to #Facilitate2026 by @iafenglandwales2968

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 April 2026 at 21:20

Post #Facilitate2026 day 1 reflection and food in Moseley, #Birmingham at the awesome Damascena https://www.damascena.co.uk

Thanks to the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) England and Wales chapter for filling me with ideas.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 April 2026 at 14:55

Really hoped to make it all the way to Olayinka Lagunju's 15:40 #Facilitate2026 session, "For those who hold the room" https://padlet.com/IAFFacilitate2026/facilitate2026-conference-bdsah9xb6qjajuho/wish/E1P8aXpnxPOEawA9

...but I'm done. Almost completely done 🫩

Been a busy week of research, design, briefings, facilitation, type-ups, retros and things more challenging.

Will sit in the quiet room for a bit and see if my energy comes back. Wake me up if I snore too much, please 😴

A top-down, slightly angled shot of a wooden coffee table cluttered with various items, set against a backdrop of bean bags.
In the foreground, a notebook lies flat, featuring a hand-written white label that reads "International Association of Facilitators (IAF)." Resting on the notebook is a clear plastic **food container** filled with mixed nuts.
The center of the table is dominated by a tangled web of **black fairy lights** with small, warm white bulbs glowing. Scattered around the lights are various **fidget toys**, including two "pop-it" balls, a small puzzle cube, and rubber strings. A patterned lanyard and a black pen are also visible near the notebook.
The background shows soft, casual seating with bean bags in vibrant patterns, suggesting a creative or relaxed workshop environment.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 April 2026 at 10:19

My 1st #Facilitate2026 session.

"It's not about you... Overcoming self-doubt as a facilitator" by Natalie Savery.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 April 2026 at 09:58

Paul Brand from the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) England and Wales, shares tips about #Facilitate026.

#Familar #Unfamiliar #InnerEar

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 April 2026 at 07:43 · Reply

You okay with YouTube Shorts, please? https://youtube.com/@jacattell/shorts

#Facilitate #Facilitation #Facilitate2026

Link: James Arthur Cattell

17 April 2026 at 07:32

Right 🙂

I'm away to #Birmingham for the 2 day #Facilitate2026 event, run by the England and Wales chapter of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).

See the agenda and a whole lot more at https://padlet.com/IAFFacilitate2026/facilitate2026-conference-bdsah9xb6qjajuho

#car #drive #driving

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 April 2026 at 07:29 · Reply

Thanks @owenboswarva.bsky.social 👍🏻 Knew you'd have a useful answer, as ever 🙂 #address #addresses #property #UPRN

@tomski.com hope our borked UK system hasn't caused you additional stress 🤞🏻 and thank you for being open about your frustrations, also, as ever 💚

16 April 2026 at 19:38

#offline 202604161938

On Bluesky · Mastodon

16 April 2026 at 19:33

I'm re-listening to, "Theme from Harry's Game" https://youtu.be/4zHTcxVjX0I by Clannad, released October 1982. #RIPMoyaBrennan

On Bluesky · Mastodon

16 April 2026 at 19:23 · Reply

Q: Where in the world had similar issues to us, but experimented, iterated and fixed their sh1t, please? #address #addresses #uprn

/cc @owenboswarva.bsky.social

16 April 2026 at 18:55 · Reply

See you there 🙂

16 April 2026 at 18:54

Looking forward to #Facilitate2026 in #Birmingham tomorrow and Saturday 18 April 2026 🙂

It's my first in-person International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Wales and England event, so I've opted to volunteer (I'm #Autistic, have #ADHD + other challenges, so structure at new things helps, e.g. volunteering).

#accessibility #a11y

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On Bluesky · Mastodon

16 April 2026 at 13:06

Personal standup for Thursday 16 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/sGlsj-63eYs featuring lots of lovely colleagues from The Pensions Regulator - thank you all for your ongoing help with the Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group 🙂👍🏻 Very, very much appreciated.

#WorkInPublic #PensionsInnovation

Link: Personal standup for Thursday 16 April 2026. #WorkInPublic #daily #standup #PensionsInnovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

15 April 2026 at 20:31

I'm listening to, "Seven Nation Army" (2003) https://open.spotify.com/track/3dPQuX8Gs42Y7b454ybpMR by The White Stripes.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

15 April 2026 at 08:57

Personal stand-up for Wednesday 15 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/-LsAMY4nNj8 (YouTube Short) featuring The Pensions Regulator (TPR) colleagues Paul Neville, Anita Hockin, Leanne McHugh, Ellis Hatch, Sarah Meyers, Lisa Allen and Louise Gubbins.

#WorkInPublic #daily #standup #facilitation #pensions #innovation #PensionsInnovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

14 April 2026 at 12:55

Personal stand up for Monday 13 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/NC3epPtK2wg (YouTube Short) featuring The Pensions Regulator's Data and Digital Industry Working Group 🙂

#WorkInPublic #daily #pensions #innovation #pensionsinnovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

13 April 2026 at 15:46

RE: https://bot.openbenches.org/posts/69dcf75f-d9e0-be70-8399-ecab82520fcd.json

I love @openbenches 🙂

13 April 2026 at 14:04

Personal stand up for Monday 13 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/tVFeyFGlCyc (YouTube Short) featuring The Pensions Regulator's Data and Digital Industry Working Group.

#WorkInPublic #daily #coaching #structure #leadership

Link: Personal #standup for Monday 13 April 2026. #WorkInPublic #daily #coaching #structure #leadership

On Bluesky · Mastodon

11 April 2026 at 01:13

What a ride 🙂

#artemis2
#artemisiII

10 April 2026 at 16:20

No personal stand up today, as I'm looking after me Dad in Brum ( #Birmingham, #England, that is ).

#carer

A close-up photograph features an older man with short, white hair eating Carrot Cake from a small fork at a coffee shop. The man is looking down at the fork and has his mouth slightly open, ready to take a bite cake. He wears a grey zippered hoodie over a light-colored collared shirt and a black vest. A large, teal coffee mug containing a beverage is on a saucer in the foreground on a marble table. Partially visible background details show a restaurant environment with wooden paneling and other people. An enlarged 😋 is covering the face of a stranger in the background, as James didn't have permission to share their likeness. Hope that makes sense?

On Bluesky · Mastodon

9 April 2026 at 09:03

Personal stand up for Thursday 9 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/HEK8S4Ovwuw (YouTube Short) featuring The Pensions Regulator (TPR) colleagues Steven Daly, Gareth Sumpter, Dan Hay and Paul Neville. Thank you all 🙏🏻

#WorkInPublic #daily #standup #happy #collaboration #community

On Bluesky · Mastodon

8 April 2026 at 17:41 · Thread

First time hitting over a thousand views for one of my personal stand-ups. Must not let it go to my head. #Ego

On Bluesky · Mastodon

8 April 2026 at 08:50

Personal standup for Wednesday 8 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/EzC5GO5tkGg (YouTube Short) featuring The Pensions Regulator's Data & Digital Industry Working Group https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-tpr-does-and-who-we-are/industry-working-groups and my Directors Paul Neville, @lisaallen.bsky.social and Anita Hockin. #PensionsInnovation

Link: Personal stand up for Wednesday 8 April 2026. #WorkInPublic #daily #standup #pensions #innovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

7 April 2026 at 11:13

Personal stand up for Tuesday 7 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/mwlbkqvFYsU (YouTube Short) featuring ‪The Pensions Regulator‬'s @lisaallen.bsky.social (Director of Data Services) + Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group. Plus Nasa's #Artemis2.

#WorkInPublic #daily #standup #PensionsInnovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

2 April 2026 at 16:54

Sheesh! I did some stuff this week https://trello.com/c/f4Zn4Yg5 😫

Roll on the #BankHoliday (s) 🥚🍫

On Bluesky · Mastodon

2 April 2026 at 16:07

Late lunch and watching, "Best of Wendy Rhoades (Maggie Siff) [from SHOWTIME's #Billions]" https://youtu.be/GH6lph-Jb2c published 21 September 2022 on YouTube.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

2 April 2026 at 09:29

Personal stand up for Thursday 2 April 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/jV6G1Q7ydhU (YouTube Short).

Featuring the Department for Work and Pensions #Manchester office, Imran Hussain, The Pensions Regulator's #Innovation and #Design team + Data & Digital Industry Working Group (https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-tpr-does-and-who-we-are/industry-working-groups), Paul Neville and #Cheadle #Community #Library.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

1 April 2026 at 19:05

Loving @nsfvoyager2.bsky.social #AprilFools prank over on X (Twitter) https://x.com/i/status/2039297120646095072.

Good job @nasajpl.bsky.social #SocialMedia peeps 🙂 Good job 👍🏻

1 April 2026 at 18:50

No personal standup today over on https://youtube.com/@jacattell

Q1: Did you miss seeing me standup today?

Q2: If so, why? 🤔

Q3: Anyway, how's you? 🙂

#WorkInPublic #PensionsInnovation

Link: James Arthur Cattell

On Bluesky · Mastodon

1 April 2026 at 15:00 · Reply

Poor little Timmy (sorry, couldn't resist 🙂).

#NotSorry.

31 March 2026 at 13:22 · Thread

There's also a #London in-person breakfast on the 1st Wednesday of the month, and a #Virtual meetup on the 3rd Wednesday of the month https://luma.com/oneteamgov

#OneTeamGov #PublicSector #meetup

Link: One Team Gov · Events Calendar

On Bluesky · Mastodon

31 March 2026 at 13:21

If you're in #Manchester on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, come join the in-person One Team Gov North breakfast chat and/or all-day coworking https://luma.com/oneteamgov-north.

#OneTeamGov #PublicSector #coworking

Public sector employees only.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

31 March 2026 at 12:40 · Thread

@antonioacunar.bsky.social saw this and thought of you 🙂

31 March 2026 at 11:22

Personal stand up for Tuesday 31 March 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/m7ZLU87FN0Y featuring The Pensions Regulator's Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-tpr-does-and-who-we-are/industry-working-groups.

#WorkInPublic #daily #standup #BadHairDay

Link: Personal standup for Tuesday 31 March 2026. #workinpublic #daily #standup #badhairday

On Bluesky · Mastodon

30 March 2026 at 16:17

I'm reading, "Our plan for https://data.gov.uk" https://www.data.gov.uk/roadmap by the #datagovuk team. Published March 2026. #data #opendata #PublicSector

On Bluesky · Mastodon

30 March 2026 at 14:08

I'm reading, "What’s changing on https://data.gov.uk and why" https://dataingovernment.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/25/whats-changing-on-data-gov-uk-and-why/ by Antonia Panayotova, @joelanman.bsky.social and Candice Colgan. Published 25 March 2026 on the Data in Government blog. #data #opendata #PublicSector

On Bluesky · Mastodon

30 March 2026 at 11:18

Personal stand up for Monday 30 March 2026, in the format of yesterday, today and any blockers https://youtube.com/shorts/4s3zwIW8IXs (YouTube Short).

Featuring The Pensions Regulator's Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group subgroups.

#PensionsInnovation
#WorkInPublic

On Bluesky · Mastodon

26 March 2026 at 14:03

Personal stand-up for Thursday 26 March 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/zJRxg0LTnxM (YouTube Short) featuring The Pensions Regulator's Innovation & Design Team, and Pensions Data & Digital Industry Working Group https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-tpr-does-and-who-we-are/industry-working-groups

#WorkInPublic #Brighton #Swim🏊🏻‍♂️

On Bluesky · Mastodon

25 March 2026 at 17:48

Walking back to my #Brighton hotel so I can watch @transformgovtalks.bsky.social.

Two men are walking behind me having a conversation.

One of them suddenly says, "Shift the paradigm".

My inner Government Digital Service dogma cringes.

I really need to work on that dogma {SWEAR_WORD}.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

25 March 2026 at 09:48 · Thread

RE: https://mastodon.me.uk/@jacattell/116284953294269243

Why are there 437 views of this? Stop watching my stuff people! 😉 #WorkInPublic

PS: It's the shirt, right? Must be the shirt https://www.zegerman-clothing.com/

On Bluesky · Mastodon

25 March 2026 at 09:07

Personal stand up for Wednesday 25 March 2026 in the format of yesterday, today and any blockers https://youtube.com/shorts/nngX4FXglJw (YouTube short). #WorkInPublic

Link: Personal stand up for Wednesday 26th March 2026 in the format yesterday, today and any blockers.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

24 March 2026 at 20:15 · Thread

Went and bought the real thing instead.

The cover of the "The Wired World in 2026" magazine annual issue, featuring smart ideas from contributors like Carl Benedikt Frey, Cory Doctorow, and Eric Topol, and covering topics such as technology, politics, health, business, and more. The price is £9.99, and it has 120 pages of expert insights.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

24 March 2026 at 20:13 · Thread

Went and bought the "real thing" instead 📖

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24 March 2026 at 18:51 · Thread

The doom loop I got stuck in (and 45 minutes of my life I wasted) trying to subscribe, being billed twice and trying to contact customer support to get my money back. What a f****** joke. Could do better @wired.com

On Bluesky · Mastodon

24 March 2026 at 18:06

I'm reading, "Omniscience, Omnipresence, and Omnipotence: Meet the Gods of AI Warfare" https://www.wired.com/story/project-maven-katrina-manson-book-excerpt (paywall 😒) by @katrinamanson.bsky.social for @wired.com published 23 March 2026.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

24 March 2026 at 15:52

Personal stand-up for Tuesday 24 March 2026, in the format of yesterday, today and tomorrow https://youtube.com/shorts/rLU_JNViNUY (YouTube Short).

Link: Personal stand up for 24 March 2026, in the format of today, yesterday and any blockers.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

23 March 2026 at 08:33

Personal standup for Monday 23 March 2026 in the format of yesterday, today and any blockers https://youtube.com/shorts/KqslISgwts8 (YouTube short).

Featuring @tprgovuk.bsky.social and @imhuyorks.bsky.social.

Link: Personal stand up for Monday 23 March 2026.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

23 March 2026 at 08:28

RE: https://mastodon.me.uk/@jacattell/116250531878838434

Interested to see what the ADHD Pathfinding team has been working on? Come to our show and tell tomorrow, Tuesday 24 March 2026. Everyone is welcome.

#adhd #neurodiversity #mentalhealth

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On Bluesky · Mastodon

19 March 2026 at 10:50

Fancy a breakfast time natter with fellow public sector colleagues on current topics of interest?

Then coworking in a Civil Service office?

The @oneteamgov.bsky.social North meetup is monthly on the 3rd Tuesday in #Manchester.

Signup via https://luma.com/oneteamgov-north (public sector employees only).

On Bluesky · Mastodon

19 March 2026 at 09:59

Personal stand-up for Thursday 19 March 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/dFaDSYp1wcY (YouTube Short).

Featuring @tprgovuk.bsky.social, #Birmingham, Louise Gubbins, @adhdpathfinding.org.uk (show & tell signup https://luma.com/qi9spcfa), #PensionsInnovation industry working group, Sarah Meyers and #Brighton ☀️

Link: Personal standup for Thursday 19 March 2026

On Bluesky · Mastodon

18 March 2026 at 13:56

ADHD Pathfinding show & tell:

1) Our vision, mission and goals - Himal Mandalia,

2) Service standard workshop playback - Sian Murray Huynh,

3) Post diagnosis support: what good looks like - Ellie Smith-Barratt.

1230 to 1330 Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Sign-up on Luma via https://luma.com/qi9spcfa

The session will also be recorded and shared afterwards.

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 March 2026 at 08:07

Personal stand up for Tuesday 17 March 2026, in the format of yesterday, today and any blockers https://youtube.com/shorts/QvoqpT-VV-0 (YouTube short).

Featuring The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA).

#PensionsInnovation

On Bluesky · Mastodon

12 March 2026 at 09:44

I'm listening to, "A new form of pension run-on with John Hamilton Stagecoach Group Pension Scheme trustee chair" by Paul Kitson and Charlotte Moore for EY, via Leanne McHugh. Published 21 January 2026.

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/re-imagining-pensions-podcast-powered-by-ey/id1870794750

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MhRJTjLROdzZPyi0aclZS

YouTube https://youtu.be/rXhrglJNZuw

#Pensions #PensionsInnovation

Link: A new form of pension run-on with John Hamilton Stagecoach Group Pension Scheme trustee chair

On Bluesky · Mastodon

10 March 2026 at 10:14

Without thinking, I just ending a telephone conversation with, "Alright Duck".

#Staffordshire
#EastMidlands

PS: "Duck": Despite sounding like the bird, it is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term ducas, which was used as a form of respect, similar to "duke".

On Bluesky · Mastodon

10 March 2026 at 10:10 · Reply

...apparently, once you get a ticket and attend, the trick is to volunteer for something at the event, then you get priority access to next year's tickets.

9 March 2026 at 20:09 · Reply

There's 2 more tranches. Good luck!

9 March 2026 at 20:03

Woo hoo! I got tickets to @emfcamp.bsky.social 2026 :-)

https://www.emfcamp.org/tickets

#emfcamp #emf2026

On Bluesky · Mastodon

6 March 2026 at 09:30 · Reply

Agreed 🙂

6 March 2026 at 08:07 · Reply

Why they increase? 🙂

5 March 2026 at 19:40

On the way home from facilitating an away day.

Started writing 2 lists:
1) things to improve,
2) things to celebrate.

My improve list is 4 times longer than my celebrate list.

Not because I have a negative mindset.

But because I'm good at spotting things to fix.

Right? 🙂

An enthusiastic meme featuring a stick-figure character with wide eyes, a massive open-mouthed, and one arm raised triumphantly. The character has a small blonde tuft of hair, wears a pink shirt, and holds a broom in the other hand. Behind them is a large, jagged yellow explosion or sunburst effect on a white background. Bold, white text with black outlines reads: "LIST ALL THE THINGS."

On Bluesky · Mastodon

3 March 2026 at 08:44

Personal stand up for 3 March 2026, in the format of yesterday, today and any blockers https://youtube.com/shorts/dnc4fsm2I0k (YouTube Short).

#WorkingInTheOpen

Link: Personal stand up for Tuesday 3 March. 2026

On Bluesky · Mastodon

25 February 2026 at 09:16

Personal stand-up for Wednesdays 25 February 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/dv6ow6o6CCY (YouTube short).

Yesterday = morning off + research and design tasks in the afternoon.

Today = meetings.

Blockers = bit tired as slept away from home last night.

#WorkingInTheOpen

Link: Personal stand-up for Wednesday 25 February 2026. #WorkingInTheOpen

On Bluesky · Mastodon

20 February 2026 at 10:13

Personal stand-up for Friday 20 February 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/Xj70d-5cuMk (YouTube Short) in the format of yesterday, today and any blockers.

#WorkingInTheOpen

Link: Personal stand up for Friday 20 February 2026

On Bluesky · Mastodon

19 February 2026 at 13:34

Personal stand-up for Thursday 19 February 2026 in the format yesterday, today and any blockers https://youtube.com/shorts/DUErZ_2HyYA (YouTube Short).

(Recorded on my morning walk, but didn't get around to posting till this afternoon).

#WorkingInTheOpen

On Bluesky · Mastodon

17 February 2026 at 09:08

Personal stand-up for Tuesday 17 February 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/SCfYu5fDvLg (YouTube Short).

#workingintheopen

Link: Personal stand up for Tuesday 17 February 2026

On Bluesky · Mastodon

16 February 2026 at 10:00

Personal stand-up for Monday 16 February 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/YKdr3wJDs5k

Link: Personal stand-up for Monday 16 February 2026

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11 February 2026 at 09:27 · Reply

Peer accountability!

11 February 2026 at 09:14 · Thread

Also available as a YouTube short https://youtube.com/shorts/B-jrcHtPs8Q

11 February 2026 at 09:10

Personal stand up for Wednesday 11 February 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/B-jrcHtPs8Q featuring The Financial Conduct Authority, The Pensions Regulator, Joe Craig and @DerekAlton.

Video: Selfie of me talking to camera whilst walking through a field

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29 January 2026 at 11:37 · Reply

How can I help? 🙂

29 January 2026 at 10:42

@jukes.ie how far d'you get with finding a "Medium changes" workaround, please? https://weeknot.es/publishing-your-weeknotes-to-weeknot-es-289ab12076ac

28 January 2026 at 18:47 · Thread

Perhaps #PolicyCamp is part of the answer?

"Camp" as in "Campus", i.e. coming together and learning from each other.

Q: Are you a policy official?

Tell them what you think via:

Google Form https://bit.ly/GPolicyCamp

Microsoft Form https://bit.ly/MSPolicy

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28 January 2026 at 18:25 · Thread

Interesting slides from Linda at @tpximpact.com

Slide title is, "Misaligned incentives".

Underneath are 3 bullet points:

1. We're organised in silos.

2. Green book economics culture - need more creative, multidisciplinary impact modelling.

3. Accountability for the risk of not doing market-shaping

Slide title is, "Lack of common language & approaches".

There are 2 bullet points:

1. DDAT, the service manual and other established norms don't equip policy, technology or delivery people to diagnose complex systems and organise around outcomes.

2. Complexity is hard, but community-driven approaches define successful system shaning.

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28 January 2026 at 18:11

This evening's @transformgovtalks.bsky.social talks has started, this evening hosted at @tpximpact.com in #London.

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26 January 2026 at 17:11

Lookie, lookie !! @janethughes.bsky.social is on the tele 😍

Janet's answering questions on, "Accountability in small government bodies" at the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee.

Live stream / recording available via https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/5264821e-66e5-48fd-b247-d95534ed98a6

#SoProud ❤️

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25 January 2026 at 21:56 · Reply

https://youtu.be/yOzW3Qwfd_A 🙂

Link: Left Bank Two

23 January 2026 at 09:43 · Reply

Maybe. I've already done several roles in Cabinet Office, so I've kind of ticked that department off my bucket list.

That typed, I'm always happy to have a chat.

Are you involved in the recruitment, please?

22 January 2026 at 23:13 · Reply

Innit, thou? 😯

22 January 2026 at 19:45

The awesome Sam Villis (@stamanfar.bsky.social) hosted the first #OneTeamGov virtual meet-up of 2026 this week.

One of the things we discussed was doing a 10th anniversary #unconference next year in 2027.

Please like and repost if you're interested.

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22 January 2026 at 19:34 · Reply

Bored of peace?

22 January 2026 at 12:00

Before my time with The Pensions Regulator is done, I'd love to figure out how I could get paid to organise all the cross-gov things.

Not fussed what combination of people or organisations fund me (public, private, voluntary sector, etc) within reason.

#PublicSector
#community
#events

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21 January 2026 at 13:15

The first #OneTeamGov Virtual of 2026 hosted in the UK / GMT time zone is currently underway. Here's what we're discussing https://trello.com/b/aQDNXtPS

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20 January 2026 at 18:27

#DayNotes for Tuesday 20 January 2026:

1. Facilitated the #OneTeamGov North breakfast meetup https://luma.com/oneteamgov-north

2. Collaborated on agendas for next week's TPR working group meetings https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/about-us/what-tpr-does-and-who-we-are/industry-working-groups

3. Pinged Data & Digital working group members via email.

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17 January 2026 at 22:20

Q: Anyone fancy doing a @ukgovcamp.com XL next year, please?

Would be interesting to open the registration this month, then have all year to promote it and see how many people we get.

Would also be awesome to get a sponsored hotel deal so people can arrive the day before.

Thoughts?

#ukgc26

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17 January 2026 at 22:15 · Reply

I do worry we've gone from 1 echo chamber to an even smaller, less diverse one. Though I don't have the numbers to prove it.

That typed, I cross-post all my stuff to Bluesky, LinkedIn, Mastodon and X. Most resulting engagement then happens on LinkedIn. I barely get anything on X anymore.

#ukgc26

17 January 2026 at 19:25 · Reply

@kitten_tech no worries 🙂 /cc @ukgovcamp @MrMikeRose

17 January 2026 at 19:23 · Reply

Glad you liked 🙂 How was your session?

17 January 2026 at 17:14 · Thread

Some of the stickers we made 🙂

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17 January 2026 at 16:47

Thanks to @mikerose.co.uk for helping me run #HopeCamp at @ukgovcamp.com 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) in #Birmingham today.

Look at all the mess we made 🙂

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17 January 2026 at 11:35

Really looking forward to @bm.wel.by's session at #ukgc26 🙂

You can view details of all sessions via https://UKGovCamp.com/grid

17 January 2026 at 11:12 · Reply

Your session will happen at 1345 in room 6 (HMS Daring). #ukgc26

17 January 2026 at 10:59 · Reply

Wish I was skiing in the Alps

17 January 2026 at 10:36 · Reply

Couple of years ago someone pitched, "What do do when your #localgov goes bust". But sooo many people attended, it was challenging to take part. Intimate it best, in my opinion. #ukgc26

17 January 2026 at 10:34 · Reply

innit, thou...

17 January 2026 at 10:33 · Reply

Your pitch is perfect as is 🙂

Q: Any idea what time you'll get to #ukgc26, please?

17 January 2026 at 10:28 · Reply

@nominally fascinated by the "ban email" pitch :-) Sooo many questions. #ukgc26

17 January 2026 at 10:09 · Reply

I'm pitch it for you, if you want? #ukgc26

17 January 2026 at 10:06 · Reply

Just been told that. Will wear the marks it left as a badge of honour

17 January 2026 at 10:05

...and we're off 🙂 #ukgc26

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17 January 2026 at 09:44

I'm walking to the @ukgovcamp.com 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) venue in #Birmingham and just got shat on by a seagull.

Fuck you bad omens, nothing will keep me away 🙂

15 January 2026 at 22:26

Making stickers for @ukgovcamp.com 2026 in #Birmingham this Saturday.

Thanks to @janethughes.bsky.social for the #HopeCamp idea 🙂

Makes a nice change from #FailCamp...

#ukgc26

A page of hand drawn stickers on the theme of hope.