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On my last trip to #bla25 i read on the plane "Good Strategy/Bad Strategy" What i liked about it was it beautifully crucified what passes for strategic thinking today, template based mission vision strategic objective etc (1)

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Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters
Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters : Rumelt, Richard: Amazon.sg: Books
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June 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
#BLA25 reflections..(part deux).. do astronomy, debate with Jo Webb about the future of our profession. This list is just a taste of what happened (didn't even make it to the gin or whisky 'tour'). Bless you BLA, so long and thanks for all the fish. I did eat a lot of fish. Xx
June 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
#BLA25 reflections.. Where else could I hang out with Aaron Tay for drinks, or get to the nub of UX with Andy Priestner, learn the inner most thoughts of deans of business, ponder on the unfathomable ripple effects of kindness with Helen Rimmer..
June 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
With Glasgow just 30 mins on the train from Stirling, it’d be rude not to pop over after #BLA25 and visit some libraries!

First up: The Mitchell Library, which houses the BL Business & IP Centre Glasgow
June 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Conference Organiser Neil making a start on his Recovery Pack (Irn Bru and chocolate).

@blalib.org #bla25
June 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Great tour of the Library to finish the Conference. I particularly love the Wellbeing Space and the blankets. @isstirling.bsky.social #bla25 @blalib.org
June 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
@blalib.org #bla25

It's been a great conference everyone. So much food for thought (and actual food... I am stuffed!)
June 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Stirling work #BLA25.
June 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A fabulous end to the @blalib.org conference today, ending with a keynote on kindess by Helen Rimmer. Big thanks to the committee who did a wonderful job of organising it, and the University of Stirling for hosting. It's been great. Until next time....
#bla25
June 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
And that’s a wrap. Thank you to Neil and the committee for organising another wonderful conference. Thank you to those who presented members papers. Thank you for some stimulating keynotes #bla25
June 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
That’s it. Congratulations to @blalib.org on their 50th anniversary.

What a way to celebrate in beautiful Sterling with excellente member paper presentations and keynote speakers.

Big thank you to everyone and safe travels home. #bla25
June 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Well done everyone and thanks to the fantastic organisers and presenters! It was fab #bla25
June 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Thank you Mary Lister for closing out our Kindness session with a wonderful story of the ripple effect in action. It all started with The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛

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June 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
A talk about kindness - what a wonderful way to end a confetence! #bla25
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Individual change matters, but collaborative change creates lasting impact. #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Goals shouldn’t be punishment #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Kindness starts with you.

Ask yourself - Where do I need to show myself more self-kindness? #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Kindness is an antidote to burnout #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Interesting statistics about wellbeing and feeling cared for impacts. #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
“Carewashing” is when organisations claim they care about your wellbeing, but their actions say otherwise.

Having too many meetings is a part of this.

#BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Look at your organisation’s bereavement, parental and fertility policies.

The fertility policy needs to be separate from the maternity policy.

#BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Hobbies are important in burnout prevention #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Fostering a supportive work environment is so important - and networks like the BLA are part of that #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Did any 1st person manage not to smile back? #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Kindness is not the same as being nice. #BLA25
June 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM