Author Archives: Ian Brookes

Cake Solutions – our perspective on building agile teams

February 20, 2013 by Ian Brookes | , | Leave a comment

Every project team goes through the five stages of team development, as identified by Bruce Tuckman. His theory, called ‘Tuckman’s Stages’ was based on research he conducted on team dynamics. He believed (subsequently born out by experience) that these stages … Read more →

I met Steve Jobs on the bus to Burnley

November 4, 2011 by Ian Brookes Leave a comment

One Saturday in early summer I sat next to Steve Jobs on the X43 bus to Burnley. He told me he was on a secret innovation vacation, and he had heard about the great ukulele shop in Burnley and had … Read more →

Integrity

October 19, 2011 by Ian Brookes Leave a comment

Whatever happened to Leon Trotsky? Of course, he got an ice pick that made his ears burn. Assassinated in Mexico, Trotsky was a Russian Marxist revolutionary and theorist, and the founder and first leader of the Red Army. Great job … Read more →

Composure and planning makes you a winner

October 4, 2011 by Ian Brookes Leave a comment

The 2011 Rugby World Cup is in full flow. I’ve got my TV chair nicely in position and viewing schedule sorted, and my wall poster in the kitchen with results filled to date. I know the next round of fixtures … Read more →

Frank Xerox and the Copy Cats

August 23, 2011 by Ian Brookes Leave a comment

I was just sorting out my final batch of old LPs and Singles last tonight, as I build up my digital collection to replace the back catalogue of the old black vinyl. Oh the nostalgia! Teenage Kicks! Alternative Ulster! White … Read more →