July 2007 - Posts

• The Friendship of Strangers

  Reflecting on working and travelling overseas I am struck by the openess of accidental encounters. The willingness of people to help a stranger. The gift of friendship even if only for a few brief moments. I've noticed, as well, that this impulse to support Read More... Posted 21 July 2007 11:33 by Sam Berrisford | 0 Comments Filed under: culture, power, racism, Paddington, guards, bullying, trains, a safe place to work

• Between the idea and the reality: Pace, programmes and market places

  'Plans are just another word for ideas on the shelf'. I came across this phrase in Hackers & Painters by Paul Graham (my personal Book of the Month). He is writing about pace and creativity in the programming world. About how quickly it is possible Read More... Posted 16 July 2007 16:49 by Sam Berrisford | 1 Comments Filed under: culture, Paul Graham, change, pace, creativity