Drew Pontikis

A Lack of Inspiration – Ideas for Community Sessions: Lean Coffee A series covering different types of community sessions you might choose to run or take part in

Today starts a short series of posts with ideas of different types of #community sessions, why they work and how to run them effectively

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Ok I'm going to need to find £1.35m www.knightfrank.co.uk/properties/r...

A Lack of Inspiration – Ideas for Community Sessions: Lean Coffee A series covering different types of community sessions you might choose to run or take part in

Today starts a short series of posts with ideas of different types of #community sessions, why they work and how to run them effectively

by-people-for-people.beehiiv.com/p/a-lack-of-...

British.

I was playing my bass this evening, and as often happens my youngest decided he should practice his keyboard in the next room. We then randomly found ourselves independently playing the ghostbusters theme tune at the same time, and for a brief moment I was truly happy 🙂

Why is it important for presenters to incorporate audience engagement? Because participation improves learning—and audiences love it!

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#meetings #presentations #engagement #SocialLearning #leadership #events

Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working? Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownership

This was an important pledge for me during the election - I wasn't aware so much progress has already been made #GoodNews

YouTube video by Beau Miles I planted a forest four years ago

I love trees. This video makes me happy

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Dramatic DHL A300 Tailstrike at London Heathrow Airport #avgeek #aviation

I've been getting familiar with Playwright over the past day or so - I've been really surprised how easy it is to pick up

Not being able to park within the lines should be three points on your licence

"Why didn't testing find this issue?" Because you desire something that doesn't exist! After 15 years in software testing, this is still a topic I'm dealing with way too often: people who have a completely misguided understanding of what testing can and cannot do. In the year 2025, too...

Really excellent writing from @maaikees.bsky.social www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/why-didnt-te...

Feeling pretty down this morning, but my cat has come to give me a hug so thats nice at least

Ffs Mclaren #SingaporeGP

@cassandrahl.com sharing real practical tips for making your achievements for visible - using the Show Share Shine method at #Testbash #Motacon

.....and now ready for this year 🙂

First time at #TestBash (back in 2017 I think)....

4am start, now sitting in a cafe enjoying a coffee before #TestBash kicks off

Recommended Reading - September Edition A selection of interesting things I have read watched or listened to this month

Here's the September edition of Recommended Reading from By People For People, and there's some really good stuff in this one 😊

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Recommended Reading - September Edition A selection of interesting things I have read watched or listened to this month

Here's the September edition of Recommended Reading from By People For People, and there's some really good stuff in this one 😊

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No sorry - I think it opens for general access soon though

Oh good - its going to be one of those games again ffs

Bruno Fernandes after his penalty was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.

Today has been exhausting

Probably not tbf - usually I'll go before breakfast to avoid working out on an empty stomach. Stupidly I thought that was normal!

Question for #fitnessSky people - if I go to the gym in the evening, I come out feeling really good and happy. If I go in the morning and do the same workout, mentally I feel like shit for the whole day. Is there a reason/solution for this beyond 'don't go in the morning'?

When There's Nobody There Why low turnout can create unique opportunities for connection and value creation

Anyone whos organised a community event has been there before, and knows the fear - what if no one turns up? This week's By People For People talks about what happens when that actually happens, and why it matters

#Community #SocialLearning

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I can confirm mine are all written by me personally, which is why they are both boring and tedious

When There's Nobody There Why low turnout can create unique opportunities for connection and value creation

Anyone whos organised a community event has been there before, and knows the fear - what if no one turns up? This week's By People For People talks about what happens when that actually happens, and why it matters

#Community #SocialLearning

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I feel like I could be a luxury travel YouTuber - I'm not saying its not a hard job, I'm just saying that I'd be open to the opportunity