Barry Smith - Stuff and things

I’ve just completed the interim evaluation of the ALPs programme, reporting on progress thus far.
In summary:
The programme has improved links with partner organisations, particularly Telford College.  There has been siginificant benefit to the young people on the programme as a result of this, providing opportunities on the Sports Leadership course that almost certainly would not [...]

I found out at the weekend I have passed Unit 4 of SQH, this is a tremendous relief as I was slightly concerned about whether my submission had covered all the bases.  It was a pleasant surprise to receive my tutor’s comments and I can now look forward (maybe!) to the next 7 months and [...]

…..changing the way I and others perceive my blog or reflecting the fact that I drink gallons of coffee, either way my new theme is wholly appropriate!
“Drink more coffee, do stupid things faster and with more energy” as my colleague’s coffee cup states!

I took part in an interesting exercise on perception and diversity last night.  As part of the leadership development programme of a French Electricity Provider (EDF) we (the band in which I play) posed as waiters, serving the participants a meal before spontaneously breaking into a song, dance and African music performance. 
Afterwards we introduced ourselves to [...]

I’m currently struggling to get back in the habit of blogging after a long summer break.  It’s making me re-visit why I’m doing it.  I’m spending much less time on the computer in the evening these days and having a breather from SQH reading after the Unit 4 submission. 
I have defined the blog by my work [...]