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@AMooreye @PaulMatthews67 Allyson always check NRW pages and @MonmouthshireCC as that will be updated frequently as the situation progresses. I also have Alexa updates for my area, when there’s a significant weather event for my postcode area Alexa sends me a notification. Hope this helps. Stay safe.

@PaulMatthews67 Thanks for sharing this — really useful. Is there a single link or source you’d recommend as the quickest way for residents to check flood updates?”

Things don’t look great on the weather front for a couple of days.MCC teams are stood up and meeting with partner agencies throughout tomorrow. I’ve heard several residents / businesses say recently that they don’t know where to look for flood warning information-detail attached

If we want sustainable organisational change, which group is more important? (a) People who are active in response to the change (even if they are resistant); or (b) People who accept the change? Newly published research suggests (a); it is more important to get people active in change than it is to get favourable responses to it. Active dissenters/resisters/opponents are preferable to passive, seemingly accepting people who go along with the change. Many existing change frameworks focus on “valence”: the extent to which people are positive or negative about the change. This research highlights the importance of another dimension: “activation” - the energy or action level in people’s response to change - whether they are engaged, energetic & visible (active) or quiet, withdrawn, & non-participative (passive). The authors have created a four box framework called “the Change Response Circumplex Scale”. I’ve added some strategies for working with the different categories alongside their graphic. Active resistance is preferable to passive disengagement because it: -keeps the lines of feedback & dialogue open -surfaces important information & risks that passive compliance might hide -enables leaders to create psychological safety for diverse reactions to change. -Creates the conditions for long term engagement in change. Implications of this research for leaders of change: 1. Go beyond reducing resistance: Don’t just focus solely on minimising resistance or seeking passive agreement; aim to foster active, positive engagement from people -what the authors term “change proactivity.” 2. Understand engagement levels: Differentiate between passive acceptance, disengagement & truly active, positive support. Use the framework to understand people’s responses to your change initiative. 3. Create interventions accordingly: Disengaged people need approaches to increase involvement, passive assent can become active support & resistance can become constructive dialogue. 4. Leverage the value of dissent: Rather than viewing resistance solely as an obstacle, explore what motivates active dissent & use it as a resource for learning & adaptation. I appreciate this model because it challenges so much of the existing (dubious) advice for change leaders to “overcome resistance to change”. Instead we should work to activate engagement in change. The research shows that both high activation responses (change proactivity & change resistance) show the most promise for long term change engagement. Activism is what changes the world. There are two research articles about this framework. The 1st, from 2024, validates the framework (This is a version from Scrid so it is it accessible): scribd.com/document/89056…. The 2nd, which sets the framework in a wider change context, is from 2025 & is attached to this LinkedIn post from Cheese Cheeseman: linkedin.com/posts/cheesema…. By Shaul Oreg & Noga Sverdlik.

@sainsburys only rec’d 1/4 of my online shop tonight, called the customer helpline who weren’t able to help because the store wouldn’t answer phone to approve refund! I now have no shop and no resolution #poorcustomerservice

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This makes complete sense, and resonates, yet organisations will continue to put their business case before the people. People are the most valuable asset in any company, period!

My @Tesco delivery tonight had the foustiest smell, the culprit, a rotten bag of potatoes! The main problem not the potatoes but the #plastic wrap! When are these huge companies going to stop procuring natural products wrapped in plastic. Mother Nature has her own protection!

@ChrisRo74283816 I’ll weave my magic Mr R 😂

@CherylHaskell That's the NHS sorted then?🤣

After a crazy few months I’m excited to share my news, it’s new job offer day! Taking some energy and enthusiasm to a role in the NHS. Smashed it, still got it! 😊 #newhorizons #newjob

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@ChrisRo74283816 Thank you Chris, it’s been an absolute privilege to “be” a public servant, I’ve always approached it with a make the difference mindset. If there’s anything out there after this that I love half as much I’ll be lucky indeed!!

@CherylHaskell Hi Cheryl, thanks for all your help, support and advice over the last decade. Always given with kindness and a smile. Thanks!

The countdown is on. This time next week I will be hanging up my lanyard. It’s a strange and surreal mixture of emotions, though one things for sure it’s never, ever been ‘just a job’ #redundant #privilege

@just_staceyPics @AneurinBevanUHB Unfortunately not had the best outcome from NHS so had to have mine removed privately, glad it’s gone though. Well done!

@CherylHaskell @AneurinBevanUHB They are amazing! And they found this one on my 3 month check after the last. I feel so looked after! Especially after the surgery in Jan. Huzzah for the NHS ❤️❤️

Another mole that had melanoma removed. They've done a beautiful job at healing my tattoo back together! Thank u @AneurinBevanUHB for 2 swift identification and treatments within 3 months of these. Be sure to check yourself and see a doctor if you're unsure #wearSuncream

@PaulMatthews67 @MonmouthshireBS A fantastic partnership, and the community are really embracing it!

It’s good to have you back @MonmouthshireBS - your commitment to remain a high street presence in Monmouthshire is always appreciated and really good that you now share our premises. More should do this.

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@PeterFox61 I have to use this road every day for work, it was such a dangerous road as it was. Economy matters however if only one life is saved as a result of this amazing feat of engineering then it’s money well spent…

The Heads of the Valleys roads is finally set to be completed this year, but will end up costing the public purse an eye-watering £2 billion. Although we hope the benefits to the Welsh economy will flow as a result, we do however have to ask questions about the value for money that this road project will bring. The Welsh Government need to learn lessons from this to ensure that every penny spent is value for money for our residents.

@just_staceyPics @upbeatwales Nadolig Llawen Stacey - great photo! x

A beautiful way to end my work year before my operation with an energetic drumming session with @upbeatwales and the Community development team. We did the sambar, and jingled all the way!! Thank you!!!!!! #TeamWork #Christmas

@BBCTheOneShow Where is Alex’s dress from it’s fabulous ❤️

#DoctorWho writer Russell T Davies opens up about the challenges and expectations behind crafting the Doctor Who Christmas Special 🎄✨ #TheOneShow 👉 bbc.in/4f6dyDP