Carmen Paputa-DutuOde to flexible workingI decided to attempt to break my long pause from week-notes, mostly out of guilt at not having written one in more than a month. However, I…Aug 30, 20231Aug 30, 20231
Carmen Paputa-DutuLeaning into challenges and blank pagesMy inspiration level is somewhere at the bottom of the ocean right now, so a couple of bullet points of random thoughts is the most I can…Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Carmen Paputa-DutuPatienceThe key theme for my work and personal life over the last few weeks has definitely been ‘patience’.Jul 5, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Carmen Paputa-DutuHow not to ask terrible questionsAs I mentioned last week, I am currently taking advantage of some slightly quieter times to do some forward planning. I am really keen to…Jun 15, 2023Jun 15, 2023
Carmen Paputa-DutuSunny half-way reflectionsI am sure this won’t be news to anyone, but in an unexpected turn of events, summer has arrived and has brought with it actual sunshine and…Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
Carmen Paputa-DutuCuring motivational wobblesLast week once again saw me missing the team ‘working in the open’ group. This was partly due to having my monthly ‘motivational wobble’…May 24, 20231May 24, 20231
Carmen Paputa-DutuStinky fishWhat are stinky fish? As well as a Scandinavian delicacy, believe it or not, it’s also the latest facilitation technique I have come…May 3, 20231May 3, 20231
Carmen Paputa-Dutu‘Be like the squirrel’Things are truly busy now that the 2023 Social Innovation Challenge is open for Expressions of Interest and applications. In the run up to…Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023
Carmen Paputa-DutuShowing upAt the beginning of the year, during the height of the new year resolution craze, I read an article about neural pathways and habit…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
Carmen Paputa-DutuDefeating the post-holiday slumpIs there ever an easy way of returning back to work after a holiday?Mar 29, 2023Mar 29, 2023