Alison Freer

Such a key indicator of healthy team dynamics lnkd.in/eREV9ZJC

The importance and power of human connection gets lost in a digital-first world. An insightful and thoughtful approach from @digates and the Sphere Network team. lnkd.in/dSQ4Byhv

“Being okay when things are not okay”. One of the most insightful and helpful articles about change fatigue I’ve come across. Recommended reading for leaders. lnkd.in/ehj778vu

The climate emergency isn’t ‘coming’, it’s already here. This was the key message from leaders in the water utility sector at this week’s Carbon Culture Club online sprint, part of Northumbrian Water’s #innovationfestival22 sprint faciltation team at Inn…lnkd.in/eUh-pers

Creating an active carbon conscious culture isn't easy. Yet it's mission critical, as we will hear from those ahead on the journey in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Looking forward to working out how we do this whilst facilitat…lnkd.in/eMGY-sBH lnkd.in/eZKrsNmr

It’s been a pleasure to be part of Sphere Network with so many new insights in 2021. Thanks to all of the Board and network members who have kept our horizons wide. lnkd.in/eympJ7Hu

How do you teach wisdom? I read Maverick by Rocardo Semler in the first decade of my career. Watching his TED talk now, I really see the value of deconstructing corporate traditions. Hope you enjoy some fstive food for thought. lnkd.in/ez266WGW

@Northpowergrid please update on NE614NL - i was told yesterday issue would be resolved by 1200 today. We are now in day 5 of no power and no sign of any repair activity or plan.

Looking forward to chairing this webinar today. Sign up using the link below. lnkd.in/dsNEn2wU lnkd.in/d5A2i2zP

If we held a half day conference in Spring 2022 on #DigitalTransformation & it’s effect on #Productivity covering #manufacturing #academia #futureofwork #culture #WFH #innovation Would this be of interest? @Charles_Sellers @SusanOrm @KateBaucherel @freerthinking @HelenaHillUXCX

SuperNetworkNE (@SuperNetworkNE) Tweeted: Looking for a cash injection to deliver more value (cont) tl.gd/notc75

The rate of digital disruption amongst professional services sectors has been seismic over the past 18 months. I'm looking forward to chairing this webinar on Friday 24th Sept - in conversation with Alex Craig for Sphere Network. Register here: lnkd.in/diX3BWNt

“Employee Optionality” - the next leadership challenge in the quest for ‘normalcy’. McKinsey have published one of the most realistic and insightful articles I’ve read on navigating the next phase of people and organisation development. lnkd.in/dTgzVgXS

Looking forward to lifting the lid on the key to elevating customer experience with @HelenaHillUX tomorrow. lnkd.in/dc5X9us

Join us for the next Sphere Network webinar of the season on 16th July. lnkd.in/d7pqCkm

Good luck to #ChallengeNE teams pitching solutions today to improve the delivery of in-home services in response to Covid disruption. So impressed by how Affotek, Bellevie, DABS, Digimonk, Waterstons, Trench Networks and The Carents Room have risen to challenge @northeastlep

@northeastlep @SuperNetworkNE @SunSoftCity @DigiCatNETV We have had a great day with the first cohort pitching to receive further funding from the #challengeNE programme. Sharp and smart solutions for dealing with big Covid 19 issues in the NE. Can’t wait for day 2.

Successful open innovation takes team effort, listening ears, creativity and lots of determination. Proud to be working with the #ChallengeNE team to see this programme reach a major milestone this week. Excellent blog by @Identity…lnkd.in/dqj9SXV lnkd.in/dRyN-EG

This morning, our first group of SMEs will be pitching their solutions to Challenge 1: Delivering Safe and Engaging In-person Events. Excited to hear what they have to say. Good luck @KerckhoffsLtd @MAADigital and Great North Research and Innovation #ChallengeNE

📢New blog post: Sarah Cox, Programme Director for #ChallengeNE updates us on the drive to fast-track products that could help the region recover from the pandemic @SuperNetworkNE @SunSoftCity @DigiCatNETV northeastlep.co.uk/news/challenge… 1/2..