Mark Dalgarno
@markdalgarno.bsky.social
Delivery @ http://createchange.io - Digital Transformation, UCD, Agile methods.
He/Him. I don't speak for my clients.
Organiser Agile Manchester, Agile Cambridge, Lean Agile Scotland, Ripples: Bristol, UX Scotland, SDinGov, Lean Agile Exchange
He/Him. I don't speak for my clients.
Organiser Agile Manchester, Agile Cambridge, Lean Agile Scotland, Ripples: Bristol, UX Scotland, SDinGov, Lean Agile Exchange
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December 1!
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
Advent Calendar | Zebra Escapes
Join us this December for the Zebra Escapes Advent Calendar 2025! Complete daily puzzles to earn raffle tickets and win an online escape room experience.
zebraescapes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
December 1!
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
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A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
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Giles says it better than I could: gilest.org/notes/haudoo...
gilest.org: How about some Haudoo?
gilest.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Giles says it better than I could: gilest.org/notes/haudoo...
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A post about one way I got a little better at tricky #AdventOfCode puzzles, and learned some lessons that come in handy outside of once-a-year Christmas themed coding puzzles too.
neil-vass.com/optimising-l...
neil-vass.com/optimising-l...
Optimising Life, using advice from Quake - neil-vass.com
I’m a big fan of Advent of Code, it’s taught me about lots of topics. Maybe the most generally useful lesson I’ve taken from it followed the “should I stop and read a book” post I mentioned a few year...
neil-vass.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A post about one way I got a little better at tricky #AdventOfCode puzzles, and learned some lessons that come in handy outside of once-a-year Christmas themed coding puzzles too.
neil-vass.com/optimising-l...
neil-vass.com/optimising-l...
Interested in your views @jasongorman.bsky.social - therecord.media/software-com...
Software companies must be held liable for British economic security, say MPs
A lack of liability for software vendors is putting Britain’s economic and national security at risk, an influential committee of lawmakers warned on Monday.
therecord.media
November 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Interested in your views @jasongorman.bsky.social - therecord.media/software-com...
The @uxscotland.bsky.social Call for speakers is open for one more week.
If you are thinking of submitting then why not do it today! (*)
The conference runs in Edinburgh from June 10th-11th.
See uxscotland.net/call-sessions for more information.
(*) Now that the sun is setting!
If you are thinking of submitting then why not do it today! (*)
The conference runs in Edinburgh from June 10th-11th.
See uxscotland.net/call-sessions for more information.
(*) Now that the sun is setting!
Call for Sessions
Our UX Scotland 2026 call for sessions is now OPEN!
uxscotland.net
November 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The @uxscotland.bsky.social Call for speakers is open for one more week.
If you are thinking of submitting then why not do it today! (*)
The conference runs in Edinburgh from June 10th-11th.
See uxscotland.net/call-sessions for more information.
(*) Now that the sun is setting!
If you are thinking of submitting then why not do it today! (*)
The conference runs in Edinburgh from June 10th-11th.
See uxscotland.net/call-sessions for more information.
(*) Now that the sun is setting!
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You would think the alleged indiscretions of the schoolboy Nigel Farage would have drawn outrage from a just, impartial British media. Strangely, it seems they have not.
This week’s column by Stewart Lee
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
This week’s column by Stewart Lee
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
November 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
You would think the alleged indiscretions of the schoolboy Nigel Farage would have drawn outrage from a just, impartial British media. Strangely, it seems they have not.
This week’s column by Stewart Lee
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
This week’s column by Stewart Lee
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
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This is a direct consequence of Jenrick's attacks. He needs to be held responsible.
Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This is a direct consequence of Jenrick's attacks. He needs to be held responsible.
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Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Public sector folks...
SDinGov Virtual returns on 11th March. Take part in this conference from home, work or wherever...
Event programme: virtual.sdingov.net/programme-2026
Tickets: virtual.sdingov.net
Sponsorship options: virtual.sdingov.net/sponsors
SDinGov Virtual returns on 11th March. Take part in this conference from home, work or wherever...
Event programme: virtual.sdingov.net/programme-2026
Tickets: virtual.sdingov.net
Sponsorship options: virtual.sdingov.net/sponsors
Service Design in Government
virtual.sdingov.net
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Public sector folks...
SDinGov Virtual returns on 11th March. Take part in this conference from home, work or wherever...
Event programme: virtual.sdingov.net/programme-2026
Tickets: virtual.sdingov.net
Sponsorship options: virtual.sdingov.net/sponsors
SDinGov Virtual returns on 11th March. Take part in this conference from home, work or wherever...
Event programme: virtual.sdingov.net/programme-2026
Tickets: virtual.sdingov.net
Sponsorship options: virtual.sdingov.net/sponsors
Agile Manchester returns in May.
The conference is looking for sponsors for the 2 day event.
See agilemanchester.net/sponsors for more information.
The conference is looking for sponsors for the 2 day event.
See agilemanchester.net/sponsors for more information.
Sponsors
Agile Manchester provides a relaxed setting to showcase your brand to our UK & European communities. Get high-profile visibility before, during, and after the event. We also welcome support from meetu...
agilemanchester.net
November 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Agile Manchester returns in May.
The conference is looking for sponsors for the 2 day event.
See agilemanchester.net/sponsors for more information.
The conference is looking for sponsors for the 2 day event.
See agilemanchester.net/sponsors for more information.
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seasonal reminder that if someone says they don't drink:
-it's none of your business why
-hosts should have several non-alcoholic beverage options
-the holidays can be a tough period for non-drinkers
-many jokes about not drinking are bad
-people are burned out and might just be tired
-it's none of your business why
-hosts should have several non-alcoholic beverage options
-the holidays can be a tough period for non-drinkers
-many jokes about not drinking are bad
-people are burned out and might just be tired
November 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
seasonal reminder that if someone says they don't drink:
-it's none of your business why
-hosts should have several non-alcoholic beverage options
-the holidays can be a tough period for non-drinkers
-many jokes about not drinking are bad
-people are burned out and might just be tired
-it's none of your business why
-hosts should have several non-alcoholic beverage options
-the holidays can be a tough period for non-drinkers
-many jokes about not drinking are bad
-people are burned out and might just be tired
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Thanks to @sioldridge.bsky.social @nickoldridge.bsky.social & the team for their monumental efforts in pulling together yesterday’s National Emergency Briefing www.nebriefing.org on climate change. Thanks also go to those MPs, journalists & others who attended.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Thanks to @sioldridge.bsky.social @nickoldridge.bsky.social & the team for their monumental efforts in pulling together yesterday’s National Emergency Briefing www.nebriefing.org on climate change. Thanks also go to those MPs, journalists & others who attended.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘We know this funding works. Every £l spent on public R&D generates £8 in benefits for the country over the long term’ says Secretary of State for Science and Technology @lizforleicester.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/article/c9e4...
www.thetimes.com/article/c9e4...
Stronger growth will be led by science, technology and innovation
The UK has committed £38.6 billion to research and innovation projects. This investment aims to propel the nation’s economic growth
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
‘We know this funding works. Every £l spent on public R&D generates £8 in benefits for the country over the long term’ says Secretary of State for Science and Technology @lizforleicester.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/article/c9e4...
www.thetimes.com/article/c9e4...
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Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
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🚨 Tickets ARE LIVE for After Section 28: LGBTQIA+ Rights in an Age of Censorship and Backlash (link in comments) 🚨
Please share, feel like this is vital now to understand the rise of anti-rights movement against LGBTQIA+ community and wider human rights
www.tickettailor.com/events/after...
Please share, feel like this is vital now to understand the rise of anti-rights movement against LGBTQIA+ community and wider human rights
www.tickettailor.com/events/after...
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🚨 Tickets ARE LIVE for After Section 28: LGBTQIA+ Rights in an Age of Censorship and Backlash (link in comments) 🚨
Please share, feel like this is vital now to understand the rise of anti-rights movement against LGBTQIA+ community and wider human rights
www.tickettailor.com/events/after...
Please share, feel like this is vital now to understand the rise of anti-rights movement against LGBTQIA+ community and wider human rights
www.tickettailor.com/events/after...
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Flu cases are rising in London - cases are three times higher than this time last year.
It’s important to protect yourself this winter by getting vaccinated.
The NHS is making it easier than ever for eligible Londoners to get their flu vaccine: www.england.nhs.uk/london/our-w...
It’s important to protect yourself this winter by getting vaccinated.
The NHS is making it easier than ever for eligible Londoners to get their flu vaccine: www.england.nhs.uk/london/our-w...
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Flu cases are rising in London - cases are three times higher than this time last year.
It’s important to protect yourself this winter by getting vaccinated.
The NHS is making it easier than ever for eligible Londoners to get their flu vaccine: www.england.nhs.uk/london/our-w...
It’s important to protect yourself this winter by getting vaccinated.
The NHS is making it easier than ever for eligible Londoners to get their flu vaccine: www.england.nhs.uk/london/our-w...
Reminded today of my post on playbook creation - markdalgarno.medium.com/the-playbook... - hoping an organisation I am working with will find it useful.
The Playbook Playbook — or How to create your first Playbook
I’ve been working with a few government teams to help them create Playbooks capturing how they do things in their team, project, programme…
markdalgarno.medium.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reminded today of my post on playbook creation - markdalgarno.medium.com/the-playbook... - hoping an organisation I am working with will find it useful.
Classic #TypoOfTheDay single pont of failure
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Classic #TypoOfTheDay single pont of failure
I knew something was up!
November 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I knew something was up!
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 65,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 70,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 65,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 70,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...