steve
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workplace bez. doing product & strategy bits thru https://boringmagi.cc. more about me at https://visitmy.website/about
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Wild how walking around thinking about the thing you are working on usually helps sort it out while sitting staring at it does not
September 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Wild how walking around thinking about the thing you are working on usually helps sort it out while sitting staring at it does not
looking forward to a walk and camp on the south downs this weekend
September! How did that happen? 🍂
From changing landscapes to seasonal wildlife behaviour, there are plenty of signs that the seasons are changing. Look out for:
• The first hints of autumn colour
• Berry-laden hedgerows
• The start of the deer rut
• Early morning mists
📸: James Ratchford
From changing landscapes to seasonal wildlife behaviour, there are plenty of signs that the seasons are changing. Look out for:
• The first hints of autumn colour
• Berry-laden hedgerows
• The start of the deer rut
• Early morning mists
📸: James Ratchford
September 12, 2026 at 5:14 AM
looking forward to a walk and camp on the south downs this weekend
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Here's the latest from the NHS Wales App team on exploring test result designs, and the things we learnt along the way.
dhcw.nhs.wales/news/behind-...
dhcw.nhs.wales/news/behind-...
Exploring how to improve test result designs in the NHS Wales App
Test results are available to many patients using the NHS Wales App. The ambition is to ensure all patients have access to this feature, and increase the range of results that can be accessed.
dhcw.nhs.wales
September 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Here's the latest from the NHS Wales App team on exploring test result designs, and the things we learnt along the way.
dhcw.nhs.wales/news/behind-...
dhcw.nhs.wales/news/behind-...
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I spoke last week about the importance of shouting about your own work, else nobody will find you!
The Civil service awards are open for nominations. We’re writing an entry. If you’re in CS, why don’t you have a go too? 😄
www.civilserviceawards.com
The Civil service awards are open for nominations. We’re writing an entry. If you’re in CS, why don’t you have a go too? 😄
www.civilserviceawards.com
Civil Service Awards - Civil Service Awards
Planning for the 2026 Civil Service Awards is now underway, and we’re excited to be refreshing our award categories. To stay informed about programme updates, entry information, and important deadline...
www.civilserviceawards.com
September 10, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I spoke last week about the importance of shouting about your own work, else nobody will find you!
The Civil service awards are open for nominations. We’re writing an entry. If you’re in CS, why don’t you have a go too? 😄
www.civilserviceawards.com
The Civil service awards are open for nominations. We’re writing an entry. If you’re in CS, why don’t you have a go too? 😄
www.civilserviceawards.com
I’m currently reading a book about the 1381 peasant revolt and the contemporary patriots were assembled for ‘the true commons’, not the leader’s personal matters.
Daniel Thomas / Danny Tommo has today marched his private army of blackshorts to Daily Mail HQ to demand a new house for his mum within 48 hrs, after they doorstepped her for a feature on him.
Apparently he plans to blockade them + cry at them until they do
Bet those lads are glad of the balaclavas
Apparently he plans to blockade them + cry at them until they do
Bet those lads are glad of the balaclavas
September 10, 2026 at 5:17 AM
I’m currently reading a book about the 1381 peasant revolt and the contemporary patriots were assembled for ‘the true commons’, not the leader’s personal matters.
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Nation’s Smart Toilets Begin Counting Down https://theonion.com/nations-smart-toilets-begin-counting-down/
September 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Nation’s Smart Toilets Begin Counting Down https://theonion.com/nations-smart-toilets-begin-counting-down/
i’m about 👌 this close to booking a membership in a co-working space, purely because it’s the jlb credit office from peep show
(it’s also local and recently refurbished)
(it’s also local and recently refurbished)
September 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
i’m about 👌 this close to booking a membership in a co-working space, purely because it’s the jlb credit office from peep show
(it’s also local and recently refurbished)
(it’s also local and recently refurbished)
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A statistically significant amount of white smoke!
September 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
A statistically significant amount of white smoke!
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Did a five minute lightning talk at last week's Product for the People. Had an hour spare today to type it up. Could've said more, could've said different but time, eh. (I went over...)
Let me know your favourite examples of reused or new infrastructure!
www.officeofwilson.com/product-for-...
Let me know your favourite examples of reused or new infrastructure!
www.officeofwilson.com/product-for-...
September 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Did a five minute lightning talk at last week's Product for the People. Had an hour spare today to type it up. Could've said more, could've said different but time, eh. (I went over...)
Let me know your favourite examples of reused or new infrastructure!
www.officeofwilson.com/product-for-...
Let me know your favourite examples of reused or new infrastructure!
www.officeofwilson.com/product-for-...
At the start of summer at a friend’s wedding, I met this bloke who said he was going to run 100 ultras in 100 days. Seemed mad so I donated to the cause.
Today’s the final day! He’s doing it! Please donate if you can. givestar.io/gs/mission-i...
Today’s the final day! He’s doing it! Please donate if you can. givestar.io/gs/mission-i...
givestar.io
September 5, 2026 at 6:13 AM
At the start of summer at a friend’s wedding, I met this bloke who said he was going to run 100 ultras in 100 days. Seemed mad so I donated to the cause.
Today’s the final day! He’s doing it! Please donate if you can. givestar.io/gs/mission-i...
Today’s the final day! He’s doing it! Please donate if you can. givestar.io/gs/mission-i...
Good things about running community events:
- DIY culture is still alive, no matter how corporate the civil service becomes
- You can have fun with friends showing imperfect work
- Everyone is working in a less-than-ideal environment and has hacks to share
- DIY culture is still alive, no matter how corporate the civil service becomes
- You can have fun with friends showing imperfect work
- Everyone is working in a less-than-ideal environment and has hacks to share
September 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Good things about running community events:
- DIY culture is still alive, no matter how corporate the civil service becomes
- You can have fun with friends showing imperfect work
- Everyone is working in a less-than-ideal environment and has hacks to share
- DIY culture is still alive, no matter how corporate the civil service becomes
- You can have fun with friends showing imperfect work
- Everyone is working in a less-than-ideal environment and has hacks to share
the wet weather and cooler mornings fragrance the air with plants and leaves, and it’s making me excited to go running again. love autumn. love changeable weather.
September 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
the wet weather and cooler mornings fragrance the air with plants and leaves, and it’s making me excited to go running again. love autumn. love changeable weather.
One of the nicest parts of the South Downs Way when you walk up this hill!
Some sunflowers to brighten your Wednesday.
📸: Andy Flowerday
📸: Andy Flowerday
September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
One of the nicest parts of the South Downs Way when you walk up this hill!
we should do this more with software www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...
Emily Wilson to retranslate the Odyssey from scratch
Wilson, whose 2017 English translation of Homer’s epic poem inspired Christopher Nolan’s box office hit, is revisiting it after criticising the film adaptation
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM
we should do this more with software www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...
returned a library ebook 9 days early
where is my fifa peace prize?
where is my fifa peace prize?
August 31, 2026 at 6:38 PM
returned a library ebook 9 days early
where is my fifa peace prize?
where is my fifa peace prize?
there’s a miller & carter and hotel chocolat in banbury that always gets our custom during a charge. wouldn’t say no to a pizza!
OK this charging station has a machine vending freshly baked pizza 🤩⚡️🍕
August 29, 2026 at 5:37 PM
there’s a miller & carter and hotel chocolat in banbury that always gets our custom during a charge. wouldn’t say no to a pizza!
going to a day festival with fun people but…it’s raining
August 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
going to a day festival with fun people but…it’s raining
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Of course the more we extend the list of property attributes that are re-usable as #opendata in the UK, the weirder it looks that we don't also have #openaddresses i.e. the most widely recognised descriptor for each property
August 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Of course the more we extend the list of property attributes that are re-usable as #opendata in the UK, the weirder it looks that we don't also have #openaddresses i.e. the most widely recognised descriptor for each property
Alternative skeet:
“Fixing the plumbing takes yonks and costs loads.
We’re experimenting with improving a thinner slice, in the hope it’ll give prevention services more control of how test results appear in the NHS App.”
“Fixing the plumbing takes yonks and costs loads.
We’re experimenting with improving a thinner slice, in the hope it’ll give prevention services more control of how test results appear in the NHS App.”
Healthcare information systems are a complex web, and data quality isn’t great. But we think we can improve the ‘health moment’ around test results anyway.
This outlines our first experiment on the alpha, and it’s a technical one. design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk/managing-my-...
This outlines our first experiment on the alpha, and it’s a technical one. design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk/managing-my-...
How might we give teams more control of a test result?
We’re using research and testing to reduce risk and learn what works. Our riskiest assumption is technical in nature but could enable improvements to the way users experience test results.
design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk
August 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Alternative skeet:
“Fixing the plumbing takes yonks and costs loads.
We’re experimenting with improving a thinner slice, in the hope it’ll give prevention services more control of how test results appear in the NHS App.”
“Fixing the plumbing takes yonks and costs loads.
We’re experimenting with improving a thinner slice, in the hope it’ll give prevention services more control of how test results appear in the NHS App.”
Healthcare information systems are a complex web, and data quality isn’t great. But we think we can improve the ‘health moment’ around test results anyway.
This outlines our first experiment on the alpha, and it’s a technical one. design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk/managing-my-...
This outlines our first experiment on the alpha, and it’s a technical one. design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk/managing-my-...
How might we give teams more control of a test result?
We’re using research and testing to reduce risk and learn what works. Our riskiest assumption is technical in nature but could enable improvements to the way users experience test results.
design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk
August 28, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Healthcare information systems are a complex web, and data quality isn’t great. But we think we can improve the ‘health moment’ around test results anyway.
This outlines our first experiment on the alpha, and it’s a technical one. design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk/managing-my-...
This outlines our first experiment on the alpha, and it’s a technical one. design-history.prevention-services.nhs.uk/managing-my-...
please cross your fingers, for i am high bidder on a rare-ish 90s groovebox stuffed with delightful pads and drums. auction ends tonight!
August 28, 2026 at 7:09 AM
please cross your fingers, for i am high bidder on a rare-ish 90s groovebox stuffed with delightful pads and drums. auction ends tonight!
wow, what a statement www.ipo.gov.uk/accessibilit...
Intellectual Property Office - Accessibility
Where services are delivered on the internet, this sometimes involves placing small files of information, known as cookies, on your device, for example, computer or mobile phone
www.ipo.gov.uk
August 28, 2026 at 7:05 AM
wow, what a statement www.ipo.gov.uk/accessibilit...
Who’s coming along next week?
The long awaited return* of Product for the People will be in Bristol on the 3rd September - luma.com/rjsq2i36
Less unconference this time and more talks and talking but fun will be had.
*I'm not sure by whom...
Less unconference this time and more talks and talking but fun will be had.
*I'm not sure by whom...
Product for the People - Bristol · Luma
'Product for the People' returns to Bristol!
An event for people interested in public service and product management (not just product managers in public…
luma.com
August 27, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Who’s coming along next week?
As long as this doesn’t disrupt the standing capacity or wheelchair and bike spaces, I’m for it. These trains are so much nicer to travel on as a commuter, even when packed, compared to others. You can spread out and there’s plenty headroom.
Thameslink to replace over 60,000 'ironing board' train seats
Thameslink to replace over 60,000 'ironing board' train seats
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
As long as this doesn’t disrupt the standing capacity or wheelchair and bike spaces, I’m for it. These trains are so much nicer to travel on as a commuter, even when packed, compared to others. You can spread out and there’s plenty headroom.