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James Arthur Cattell

@jacattell.bsky.social

Bring us together, make things better. @janethughes.bsky.social's partner πŸ’ž https://www.cattell.com #ADHD #autistic #bipolar #dyslexic

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A person wearing a grey hoodie and glasses is sitting outdoors, looking at a laptop. To their left, a black cat is perched on a wooden surface, also staring at the laptop. The scene is brightly lit by the sun.

A person wearing a grey hoodie and glasses is sitting outdoors, looking at a laptop. To their left, a black cat is perched on a wooden surface, also staring at the laptop. The scene is brightly lit by the sun.

Got the builders in, so working from garden...

20.11.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

..also, I no longer volunteer for @ukgovcamp.com πŸ™‚

12.11.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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To everyone who's messaging me asking for tickets to @ukgovcamp.com 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) in #Birmingham, I'm sorry but registration has closed and tickets have been issued.

The only way to get tickets now is to sponsor the event www.ukgovcamp.com/become-a-spo...

12.11.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Trello Organize anything, together. Trello is a collaboration tool that organizes your projects into boards. In one glance, know what's being worked on, who's working on what, and where something is in a pro...

I've created a card in the UKGovCamp 2026 ( #ukgc25 ) board for someone to pickup the logo design trello.com/c/UbFeUsMz

It's my last day volunteering for @ukgovcamp.com today (I'm resigning to focus on other volunteering) but rest assured, the remaining organisers will pick this up.

31.10.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A vision board for ADHD Pathfinding that splits the organisation’s vision into users, needs, service, and strategic goals. The categories are displayed by group in vertical columns, and appear in a palette of various blues and purples.

A vision board for ADHD Pathfinding that splits the organisation’s vision into users, needs, service, and strategic goals. The categories are displayed by group in vertical columns, and appear in a palette of various blues and purples.

We’ve published our WIP vision board.
It maps how we turn our vision into services that help people now by putting users, needs, and strategy onto a single page.

View it here: www.canva.com/design/DAG2g...

Does it resonate? Share your feedback here or on adhdpathfinding@googlegroups.com

28.10.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of an Android phone in split screen mode showing 2 navigation apps. The top half is Citymapper, displaying a map of London with a highlighted cycling route that would take 28 minutes to complete. Below it, Google Maps Timeline shows cycling activity details, including a 5.2 km ride taking 15 minutes, burning 114 calories, equivalent to 5% of daily intake or 0.18 cheeseburgers.

A screenshot of an Android phone in split screen mode showing 2 navigation apps. The top half is Citymapper, displaying a map of London with a highlighted cycling route that would take 28 minutes to complete. Below it, Google Maps Timeline shows cycling activity details, including a 5.2 km ride taking 15 minutes, burning 114 calories, equivalent to 5% of daily intake or 0.18 cheeseburgers.

Many thanks to @jereeve.bsky.social for offering me a desk to work at in #London this afternoon πŸ‘πŸ»

Lovely atmosphere at the @tpximpact.com office in Whitechapel πŸ™‚

Even managed to make my train back to #Staffordshire, which I was sure I'd miss.

30.10.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a woman 's face with a triangle and a mathematical formula . Alt: Close up of a woman's face who's deep in thought. Superimposed on top is a triangle and a mathematical formula.

Q: How do you predict human behaviour in groups such as communities, please? #behaviour #probability #community

30.10.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
dxw's logo, which are the letters dxw and an orange dot

dxw's logo, which are the letters dxw and an orange dot

Our first UKGovCamp 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) sponsor has paid us the money.

Massive thank you to @dxw.com, long time supporter of @ukgovcamp.com as a positive force for change across the public sector.

This means we can pay the deposit for our crΓ¨che provider πŸ™‚

28.10.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of the YouTube video, showing Matt's slides on the left and Matt himself on the right. The current slide shows Matt's definition of "Working in the Open" which is a list containing:
1. think out loud, 
2. show your working, 
3. be authentic, 
4. Share your successes, 
5. be honest about your failures, 
6. it is all for an audience of one"

Screen shot of the YouTube video, showing Matt's slides on the left and Matt himself on the right. The current slide shows Matt's definition of "Working in the Open" which is a list containing: 1. think out loud, 2. show your working, 3. be authentic, 4. Share your successes, 5. be honest about your failures, 6. it is all for an audience of one"

"...It’s supposed to be a reflective practice. If you can’t truly be authentic in what you’re saying - if you can’t share your successes and be honest about your failures, in the same way [a previous speaker mentioned] then there’s no benefit to it." 2/?

27.10.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of the YouTube video, showing Matt's slides on the left and Matt himself on the right. The current slide shows Matt's definition of "Working in the Open" which is a list containing:
1. think out loud, 
2. show your working, 
3. be authentic, 
4. Share your successes, 
5. be honest about your failures, 
6. it is all for an audience of one"

Screen shot of the YouTube video, showing Matt's slides on the left and Matt himself on the right. The current slide shows Matt's definition of "Working in the Open" which is a list containing: 1. think out loud, 2. show your working, 3. be authentic, 4. Share your successes, 5. be honest about your failures, 6. it is all for an audience of one"

"My definition of working in the open is really about thinking out loud and being as authentic as possible. One of the big mistakes people make is treating working in the open as theatre - something performative. That’s when you don’t get anything from it..." 1/?

27.10.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Matt Jukes: The power, peril and privilege of working in the open
YouTube video by Nexer Digital Matt Jukes: The power, peril and privilege of working in the open

I'm re-watching, "Matt Jukes: The power, peril and privilege of working in the open" youtu.be/Rm8jZJWSvNM by @jukes.ie for #CampDigital 2026 by @nexerdigital.com published 21 July 2025.

27.10.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, this works pretty well πŸ™‚ though I had to stop prematurely cuz my phone battery was about to run out. Note to self: charge phone before setting off, next time.

24.10.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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j.mp/typing-now Ephemeral note taking

Right. I've got a new headings template, and some subheadings for week 41 to 43 specific content in j.mp/typing-now. On me walk home I'll pick a subheading, dictate some stuff and let me phone do the transcribing. Then when I get home I'll do a bit of editing, pick a picture of the week and publish.

24.10.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red.

A bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red.

Quick reminder that registration is open for the UK public sector's best unconference (I may be biased) www.ukgovcamp.com

Never heard of unconferences or not sure what to expect? Don't worry, you'll absolutely love it πŸ™‚ www.cattell.com/unconference

#PublicSector #unconference

24.10.2025 06:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A white bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red, also with a halftone dot pattern. The overall impression is one of strength and movement.

A white bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red, also with a halftone dot pattern. The overall impression is one of strength and movement.

We now have 240 registrations for @ukgovcamp.com 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) in #Birmingham on Saturday 17 January 2026.

You can still register and sponsor via UKGovCamp.com

23.10.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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James Arthur Cattell (@jacattell@mastodon.me.uk) Attached: 1 image Had the afternoon off from work to attend some Comms training at VAST Staffordshire, on behalf of Cheadle Community Library. Now trying @bufferapp@mastodon.social for the first ti...

Hmmm. Posting from the Android app didn't share the attachment with #alttext here, but it did work on Mastodon mastodon.me.uk/@jacattell/1...

Maybe the desktop browser version works better?

23.10.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Had the afternoon off from work to attend some Comms training at VAST.org.uk on behalf of Cheadle Community Library.

Now trying @Buffer.com for the first time in ages to post from 1 place to multiple social media channels.

#SocialMedia

23.10.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red, also with a halftone dot pattern. The overall impression is one of strength and movement.

A bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red, also with a halftone dot pattern. The overall impression is one of strength and movement.

217 people have now registered for UK Gov Camp 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) in #Birmingham on Saturday 17 January 2026.

Register to attend or sponsor via UKGovCamp.com, repost this message and share with your colleagues.

We welcome everyone, whether you work with the #PublicSector or not.

#unconference

23.10.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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James Arthur Cattell - Week notes 2025 Goal = Establish, improve (or stop) habits which achieve goals (or not). 2025 week 41 + 42 - reflecting and typing now... 2025 week 40 - we have a date! 2025 week 39 - new project πŸ₯³ 2025 week 15...

Note to self: Edit and publish your missing #weeknotes and be kind to yourself for not having done them, yet.

www.cattell.com/week-notes

22.10.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red, also with a halftone dot pattern. The overall impression is one of strength and movement.

A bull with prominent horns is depicted in a stylized logo. The bull is in motion, with its body angled towards the left. Behind the bull, there's a dynamic, flame-like shape split into two colors: the upper part is a deep blue with a halftone dot pattern, and the lower part is a vibrant red, also with a halftone dot pattern. The overall impression is one of strength and movement.

Work in or around the #PublicSector?

Want to discuss how to make things better, and expand your network?

Free on 17 January 2026 and can get to #Birmingham? (travel and accommodation bursary available).

Then register for @ukgovcamp.com 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) via forms.gle/tL5q1ZBHYxAq...

21.10.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Briefing Room - Is the UK in a data crisis? - BBC Sounds What’s gone wrong at the Office for National Statistics?

I'm listening to, "The briefing room: Is the UK in a data crisis?" www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... presented by @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social for BBC Radio 4. Released 16 October 2025. #data #statistics #census

20.10.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks Stefan πŸ‘πŸ»

20.10.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I definitely think the #Birmingham canals should be part of the #ukgc26 logo πŸ™‚

Q: What do you think @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social? πŸ™‚

/cc @daisywu.bsky.social @ukgovcamp.com

20.10.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Q: I wonder who designed this, please?

20.10.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I totally agree, and these are just some mock-ups of potential examples to inspire whoever actually designs the new #ukgc26 logo. If you know anyone, please do point them towards @ukgovcamp.com.

20.10.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A slightly worn wooden stile set into a post-and-wire fence, providing access to a grassy, gently sloping field beyond. The foreground path is muddy and framed by dark, wet foliage and branches, suggesting an overcast autumn day.

A slightly worn wooden stile set into a post-and-wire fence, providing access to a grassy, gently sloping field beyond. The foreground path is muddy and framed by dark, wet foliage and branches, suggesting an overcast autumn day.

Good morning πŸ™‚

20.10.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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James Arthur Cattell - Contact me BlueSky

Done βœ…

If you ping me on other "work" socials I'll do the same www.cattell.com/contact

17.10.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

See you there, anyone? I'll be in #London for the day, especially #Whitehall and #Stratford, if you fancy a natter before, at or after @transformgovtalks.bsky.social πŸ™‚

17.10.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two stiles, one with crossed steps and one parallel steps, stand in a green field under an overcast sky. A yellow sign with a black cow symbol warns of cattle.

Two stiles, one with crossed steps and one parallel steps, stand in a green field under an overcast sky. A yellow sign with a black cow symbol warns of cattle.

1 stile is perfect for me.

The other is not.

Guess which...

17.10.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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ADHD Pathfinding Weeknote #14 17 October 2025β€Šβ€”β€ŠAnnouncing more roles, defining our vision, and building on our connections

Weeknote 14 is here!

This week was about resetting and reforming.

@sianmurrayhuynh.bsky.social as Service Owner keeping us on course while @himal.bsky.social sets the direction. @jacattell.bsky.social on delivery, @powlander.bsky.social on comms/content.

Surging ahead with renewed clarity.

17.10.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

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