Ian Burbidge.

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Thinking out loud…

  • On being a systems entrepreneur

    How do we move forward in an uncertain world? A systems entrepreneur recognises that whatever their interests and various areas of expertise, they are moving forward into an unknown world.… Read more

  • On how to solve the two problems with Kindle highlights

    If, like me, you are becoming increasingly comfortable reading on your Kindle – however difficult that journey has been – there are still two problems that arise: How can I… Read more

  • On Brexit

    The country has spoken. And one thing’s for sure, there will be lots of attempts to understand why so many people voted to leave the EU last Thursday. A combination… Read more

  • On pulling the levers of change

    There’s really nothing especially new about behavioural science⁠1 yet it has gained traction with policy makers over the last decade due in no small part to the publication of Thaler… Read more

  • On ditching Outlook and those inbuilt apps

    I think it’s important to have a separate calendar and email programme if you are to be focused and productive and reduce stress. And you shouldn’t automatically use the apps… Read more

  • On my RSA publications

    I share here copies of the various publications I’ve authored or co-authored at the RSA, from most recent first. They offer examples of the research programmes I have completed. A… Read more

  • On my consultancy work

    I’ve delivered a number of consultancy projects as a freelance strategist and within my role at the RSA. I’ve delivered value for a range of clients, including the following. Running… Read more

  • On setting up Evernote in a way that works for the way you work.

    The power of Evernote is the flexibility to set it up in a way that works for the way you work. Here’s how I organise it. Read more

  • On my programmes of work

    Below are a selection of documents and decks I have written or prepared for various previous projects as an illustration of the areas of work I have been involved in.… Read more

  • On getting content into Evernote

    There are numerous ways of getting information into Evernote; the following are listed in order of frequency with which I think I use them: Google chrome browser plug-in clips web… Read more

  • On why I love Evernote

    One of the challenges many people face in using Evernote is its simplicity. For me this was daunting at first but then I realised this is a bonus. The key… Read more

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