Tag Archives: knowledge management

Malcolm Bradbury and Diane Abbott predict the next bestseller (Rousse)

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The big clue as to the location of the conference was the island visible across the stretch of water to the west. If that was the Isle of Man, then this was rural Cumbria. However, it was impossible to work … Continue reading →

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Mistaken identity and a monkey (Rousse)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Dreamaticus

At first it was flattering when delegates approached me to say how much they admired my work, but soon it became obvious that they were mistaking me for someone else. I had never written a single word of research related … Continue reading →

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Where modern architecture and knowledge management meet (Rousse)

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I thought it was an act of genius to challenge the final year students to write an essay that tied Corble’s take on modern architecture with the practice of knowledge management. However, when I discovered the whole class fighting over … Continue reading →

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Talents of a child “very advanced for his age” rub off on Rousse

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Dreamaticus

We’d barely known him an afternoon, yet bit by bit Gwen was already revealing himself to be one of the most fascinating people that we had ever met. When he invited us to his 40th birthday party that evening in … Continue reading →

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A cycling trip and late admiration (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Dreamaticus

“I never imagined that I would settle in the UK” said PhD student VW. “In fact, I fully expected to be living in Poland by now”. He led me into the smart building on the western side of Edinburgh where … Continue reading →

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Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Gillian McKeith disappoint (Rousse)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole’s sudden departure from the X Factor left a huge hole that I was expected to fill. Knowing very little about the music industry, I let the bony woman through to the next round. She almost … Continue reading →

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Twentieth century icons AJP Taylor and Paul McCartney keep Rousse amused

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Boy did we have something to celebrate! PT and I took possession of the enormous office on the other side of the D corridor, with its fabulous views over the verdant countryside. I was yet to furnish my end of … Continue reading →

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Assessment extensions and the draw of the Ring of Brodgar (Rousse)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I was so terribly ill that I couldn’t possibly take the Knowledge Management exam. My tutor, Professor BC, was extremely sympathetic (and – most bizarrely – looked super-cool dressed in distressed denim jeans). He granted permission for me to take … Continue reading →

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Don’t mess with my baby/babies! (Rousse)

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Dreamaticus

So many turned up to the last Knowledge Management class of term that even the balcony was packed to the rafters. Until I spotted MN in the front row I was unsure as to whether or not we had the … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s Nazi raid

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Dreamaticus

We had to stop the Nazis. While they were out, the bear and I raided their headquarters. We rushed about gathering up anything that could be lifted: pictures, ornaments, carved wooden walking sticks etc. I found it ironic that a … Continue reading →

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